| This product is designed to work with the digital radio standard in the UK only and is supplied with a UK 3-pin plug. The digital radio is not suitable for use outside of the UK. For all warranty claims, the product must be returned to the manufacturer in the UK, at the sender's cost. |
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A powerful iPod/iPhone dock with best-in-class audio, Contour brings digital music to life with taut, punchy sound and an open soundstage that's as detailed as it is dynamic. And with digital, FM and internet radio, and music streaming direct from a Mac or PC there's always something good to listen to.
Contour features PURE Clearsound, our proprietary end-to-end digital audio solution using high-quality Class D amplifiers and digital audio shaping technology to deliver taut, punchy, dynamic audio. All matched with custom, full-range 3.5" speakers and dual bass ports for 36W RMS of room-filling sound.
Part of our internet radio range, Contour also includes digital and FM radio and uses a Wi-Fi connection to open up a world of audio including thousands of internet radio stations and podcasts. You can even use it to stream music directly from your Mac or PC.
Contour doesn't just sound fantastic, its oozes quality with a damped retractable dock, great looks, smooth satin-touch finish, full-function remote and backlit touch-sensitive controls.
And with composite, component and S-Video out for connection to your TV (cables sold separately), Contour is a complete entertainment hub, bringing your entire iTunes library – video as well as audio – to life.
Contour works with any Wi-Fi network.
Just switch it on – it will find all available Wi-Fi networks and you'll be ready to access the vast range of internet radio stations, listen again programmes and podcasts available on the web, as well as PURE Sounds – unique soundscapes created by PURE to stimulate, inspire and relax.
And don't forget that if you've got a computer or network storage device connected to your Wi-Fi network you can stream music from it direct to Contour and enjoy your tunes away from the computer.
Now you can buy music direct from your radio. FlowSongs is a unique new service which you can use to identify tracks on any radio station and buy them in high-quality MP3 format directly from any PURE internet radio. FlowSongs is currently exclusive to UK customers.
FlowSongs allows you to identify tracks on any radio station & buy them directly from any PURE internet radio. Click here for a larger image.
One, open and top-up a Lounge Account. Two, listen until you hear a track you like – FlowSongs will identify what's playing and give you the option to buy it there and then. Three, enjoy the music you've bought on any PURE internet radio, your computer or your iPod / MP3 player.
To use FlowSongs you'll need to have registered your PURE internet radio on www.thelounge.com, then open and top-up a Lounge Account using a credit or debit card. When you open your Lounge Account you will get a free 90 day trial subscription to FlowSongs, so that you can identify (tag) as many tracks as you like, but of course you'll need credit in your account to actually buy tracks.
FlowSongs works with any digital, FM, or internet radio station. If you hear a track you like, just select the 'Flow' or 'FlowSongs' option on your radio. FlowSongs identifies the track and shows you the artist, album and price. All you need to do is choose 'Buy', then enter your optional four digit PIN to confirm the purchase.
Once you've bought a track it's immediately available to stream to all your PURE internet radios, or you can download them to your computer and because they're DRM-free you can listen to them on any platform you choose including your iPod or MP3 player. Your tracks are stored securely online so you can rest assured that once you've bought something it's always there for you to enjoy.
Radio is the way to find new music and FlowSongs makes it easier than ever to own the tracks you love.
The PURE Lounge is a revolutionary radio and media portal with online music store. PURE's internet radios use the Lounge to access a world of internet radio and on-demand content and to offer unique services such as FlowSongs which lets you purchase music direct from your radio.
The Lounge has enhanced search facilities, making it easier than ever to find the listening you like. Type in any search term and the Lounge will locate matching live radio, podcasts and BBC Listen Again services. Once you've found content you like, save it as a favourite for quick easy access anytime.
All Lounge content can be enjoyed on any PURE internet radio. Just register on the Lounge and your radio and the Lounge will synchronise so that you can enjoy easy access to your favourites wherever you listen. The Lounge is also available as an App for the iPhone and iPod touch, enabling you to listen to Lounge content and enjoy its powerful search features on your iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, 3rd or 4th Gen iPod touch or iPad.
Every page on the Lounge can be sent straight to friends on Twitter or Facebook so they can also enjoy your latest audio discoveries. You can also see if friends on Facebook like the same Lounge content as you.
Visit the Lounge shop to buy tracks you tagged earlier with FlowSongs, or search for music by artist, album or track. Once purchased, your albums or tracks are available both from your PURE internet radio and from the Lounge and can be organised in playlists and download to your MP3 player. The Lounge shop is currently exclusive to UK customers.
EcoPlus is a statement of PURE's ongoing commitment to our environment and its future. It indicates that environmental impact has been considered in the design, manufacture and transport of our products, and has driven both what we do and how we do it.
At the heart of EcoPlus is the requirement to reduce the power consumption of our products while playing audio and also in standby.
All EcoPlus products are packaged using cardboard produced with a minimum of 70% recycled material, and finished using water-based varnish. All internal pulp trays are 100% recycled, and the user documentation is printed on 100% recycled paper using Soya-based inks. We also encourage our customers to recycle all packaging materials.
The boxes of EcoPlus products are designed to be the smallest they can be whilst still ensuring the integrity and security of the product inside. This maximises the number of products which can be shipped in each container, and thus minimises the environmental cost of transport.
With digital radio (DAB) you'll discover a broader range of music, debate and ideas, all in crystal clear digital sound. Digital radio offers:
Digital radios are much easier to use than analogue radios because they automatically search for all available stations. Once the radio has found all the available stations you just choose the one you want by name. No more trying to remember frequencies.
You'll be spoilt for choice - as well as many of your existing favourite stations now broadcasting on digital radio, you'll also find great exclusive-to-digital stations and there are more on the way.
Digital radio is not subject to the same interference as analogue radio resulting in crystal clear, interference free listening.
| Digital & FM Radio | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Internet Radio | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| On-demand content | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Music Streaming | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Pure Stream | YES | NO | NO | NO | NO | YES |
| Pure Tag | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Remote Control | NO | Optional Extra | NO | YES | YES | YES |
| Display | LCD | OLED | OLED | LCD | OLED | Touchscreen |
| Audio Power Output (WRMS) | 2.5 | 7 | 10 | 36 | 80 | 30 |
| Social Media Feeds | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | YES |
| Record to USB | NO | NO | NO | NO | NO | YES |
