To the original poster: I don't have experience with either radio (I do
own and really enjoy my Grundig Satellit 800, which is basically the
precursor to the E1). There are good reviews of both models you're
asking about at www.radiointel.com. I know both have gotten really good
reviews. Obviously there is a bit of a price difference between the two
models you're considering.

I won't go as far as most people on this board who immediately defer to
Sony over anything by Grundig/Eton, though.