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- Superb sound quality
- DAB, DAB+ and FM Tuner with RDS
- 10 Station Presets
- Switchable auxiliary input for MP3 and other audio devices
- 9 watts nominal power output
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Product Description
The Vita Audio R1 MkII (formerly the Vita Audio R1 MkIIi) is a superb desktop radio. It feature the same beautiful design, DAB, DAB+ and FM (with RDS) reception, a new large LCD display and is available in three smart finishes.
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
I purchased one of these with some trepidation because it was to replace a much-loved Tivoli Model 3. I needn't have worried - the Vita R1's sound quality is definitely in the same league. It sounds great on DAB, but it's good enough to reveal that extra sparkle which FM gives you.
Build quality seems pretty good. The whole thing is basically a sturdy and compact loudspeaker enclosure. You can turn the volume full up without any of the horrible grating noises you would get from something cheaper.
So, more that happy with the quality, but how about ease of use? Here it really blows the old Tivoli away. Everything seems well thought out, from the layout of the controls to the menu system. There are some nice little touches, for example you can set the alarm to run for over an hour, which solves the problem of sleeping through the 7am news bulletin then being switched off just when the 8am starts! Best of all, there's an ambient light sensor which dims the display so you don't feel it's glaring at you after lights out. Seems they really made the effort to design something easy to live with.
FM and DAB are treated equally. You can set the alarm to wake you up to either, and there is much the same information presented because the radio understands RDS. Vita have not skimped on the FM: the auto scan works well, there is a mono mode for less interference, and with a good signal it sounds to me more detailed and natural than DAB. This is of course a limitation of DAB and not the radio's fault.
My only disappointment was the telescopic aerial which can flop around, poke you in the eye, and generally get in the way. The manual says to fully extend it, but at 65cm long, it's plain ugly and not what I want right next to my bed. I imagine they chose a telescopic because the radio can be upgraded to portable with an external battery pack. For me however, that is too much of a compromise, and anyway, I don't know anyone who carries their alarm clock/radio around with them during the day!
I would have deducted a star but for that fact that the aerial is detachable with a standard fitting. I replaced it with a wire antenna which dangles down the back of my bedside cabinet, gets just as good a signal, and is not going to injure me when I fumble around in the dark. Problem solved.
Build quality seems pretty good. The whole thing is basically a sturdy and compact loudspeaker enclosure. You can turn the volume full up without any of the horrible grating noises you would get from something cheaper.
So, more that happy with the quality, but how about ease of use? Here it really blows the old Tivoli away. Everything seems well thought out, from the layout of the controls to the menu system. There are some nice little touches, for example you can set the alarm to run for over an hour, which solves the problem of sleeping through the 7am news bulletin then being switched off just when the 8am starts! Best of all, there's an ambient light sensor which dims the display so you don't feel it's glaring at you after lights out. Seems they really made the effort to design something easy to live with.
FM and DAB are treated equally. You can set the alarm to wake you up to either, and there is much the same information presented because the radio understands RDS. Vita have not skimped on the FM: the auto scan works well, there is a mono mode for less interference, and with a good signal it sounds to me more detailed and natural than DAB. This is of course a limitation of DAB and not the radio's fault.
My only disappointment was the telescopic aerial which can flop around, poke you in the eye, and generally get in the way. The manual says to fully extend it, but at 65cm long, it's plain ugly and not what I want right next to my bed. I imagine they chose a telescopic because the radio can be upgraded to portable with an external battery pack. For me however, that is too much of a compromise, and anyway, I don't know anyone who carries their alarm clock/radio around with them during the day!
I would have deducted a star but for that fact that the aerial is detachable with a standard fitting. I replaced it with a wire antenna which dangles down the back of my bedside cabinet, gets just as good a signal, and is not going to injure me when I fumble around in the dark. Problem solved.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Wanting to replace a faulty DAB radio, I first purchase a Pure Evoke 1S, but despite the overall quality of the product I was very disappointed with the sound quality. Enter the Vita Audio R1.
Available in 3 distinct colours, I opted for the Walnut. The finish is exceptional and the product ooses class. Setting up is a doddle, and the product is very intuitive to use. The first thing that was noticeable, was how sensitive the DAB tuner is. Stations that my old radio had struggled to receive were pulled in with full signal strength on the R1, and there were plenty more stations that I previously had not received at all.
The main feature however, is the sound quality. Without doubt, this is the best sounding portable radio on the market, with rich bass tone and exceptional clarity in the upper region. It sounds and feels more like a 'grown up' hi-fi than a portable radio. There are tone controls if you want them, but the standard setting is so good that there really is no need to adjust it, from Classic FM to Kiss.
Overall this is an exceptional product, and will make you fall in love with radio again. It is more expensive than most, but the old adage holds true - you get what you pay for!
Available in 3 distinct colours, I opted for the Walnut. The finish is exceptional and the product ooses class. Setting up is a doddle, and the product is very intuitive to use. The first thing that was noticeable, was how sensitive the DAB tuner is. Stations that my old radio had struggled to receive were pulled in with full signal strength on the R1, and there were plenty more stations that I previously had not received at all.
The main feature however, is the sound quality. Without doubt, this is the best sounding portable radio on the market, with rich bass tone and exceptional clarity in the upper region. It sounds and feels more like a 'grown up' hi-fi than a portable radio. There are tone controls if you want them, but the standard setting is so good that there really is no need to adjust it, from Classic FM to Kiss.
Overall this is an exceptional product, and will make you fall in love with radio again. It is more expensive than most, but the old adage holds true - you get what you pay for!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
I agree with the other reviews of this product, having struggled for a couple of years with a Pure DAB radio the Vita is just so much better.
Easy to use, clear large display, excellent sound, attractive appearance, excellent finish.
Yes, it is more expensive than other apparently similar products, but worth every single penny!
Easy to use, clear large display, excellent sound, attractive appearance, excellent finish.
Yes, it is more expensive than other apparently similar products, but worth every single penny!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great radio
Excellent radio. Looks great, sounds great. The alarm is really easy to set & turn off. Stations are easy to preset. Read more
Published 4 months ago by radiohead
gorgeous but a couple of niggles
This is easily the best radio I've ever owned. I bought a first generation Pure Evoke-1 years ago and found DAB thin and tinny compared with FM but DAB radios have improved over... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Andrew Cowie
Quality sound, but has drawbacks
This radio feels solid and well built, looks good and the sound is by some margin the best I have heard for something this size. Read more
Published 5 months ago by A. Reynolds
What a cracker!
What a cracker of a radio. And alarm. And an MP3 player. Subtly lit with sleek good looks. The sound output is superb and tuning is a doddle. Read more
Published 8 months ago by DinkyDi
Amazing sound
A beautiful looking, easy to use bedside radio. Sounds superb.
It really does dim well, very well and does not light up the room like so many other bedside clock... Read more
It really does dim well, very well and does not light up the room like so many other bedside clock... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Basil Garnish
Good sound, not much options...
For such a small device, the sound is increadibly good. The radio doesn't have much options, also it's a pity that you can't use the usb-port for playing mp3 from a memory stick.
Published 12 months ago by bruijn
Excellent DAB Radio
This is an outstanding quality DAB radio in terms of build, sound and functions. The DAB tuner is truly excellent, but the FM tuner is weaker by comparison (hence 4 stars rather... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Glosman
Excellent - but when will they release the battery pack?
The radio's great, but still no sign of the battery pack going on sale? Would be great for using in the garden.
Published 15 months ago by PeteHunt
At last, a stylish digital radio!
I had been wanting to buy a digital radio for ages, but they all looked so nasty and cheap (apart from the Robert's Radios, but I didn't want that totally retro look). Read more
Published 18 months ago by candyflippa
Listmania!
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