First off, the sound? Mind-blowing for its size. I placed it on my kitchen counter, and the bass actually made my coffee mug vibrate during Billie Eilish's 'Bad Guy'. The brass knobs let me tweak treble/bass easily—no app fiddling required.

Alexa integration is hit-or-miss. While it nails basics like weather and smart lights, trying to play Spotify via voice command got me radio silence. Workaround? Using Spotify Connect directly from my phone. AirPlay 2 works flawlessly though—my iPhone recognizes it instantly.

Design-wise, it's pure Marshall aesthetic. The textured vinyl and gold script make my IKEA furniture feel fancier. Pro tip: The power cord is annoyingly short (2ft), so I had to rearrange my outlet setup.

Multi-room audio is where it shines. Paired with my Echo Dot in the bedroom, they synced perfectly for apartment-wide Queen jam sessions. Just don't expect battery portability—this stays tethered like a vinyl purist's dream.