The R2 DAB Radio from Vita Audio

This is probably one of the coolest new developments in audio technology. The DAB Radio! What makes it different to conventional radio?

DAB Radios receive their signals digitally which allows a lot more scope for what the radio can do. Apart from the superior, no-hissing sound quality, the technology allows you to view scrolling information on the radio's panel. The broadcasting station sends out information such as contact numbers, program details, song information, the quality and speed of the signal to name just a few possibilities. This little thing is not something that you're going to see in someone else's place - this is a piece of the highlife!

All that aside, it is probably the ultimate in audio experience and all in a smart, sleek unit.

The R1 (or single speaker) model of the radio will be coming on to the site in the next few days.

Here's some more techie information about the radio. Let me know what you think...

Voted Product of the Year Awards 2007 by WHAT HI*FI? Sound and Vision

Still on the lookout for a funky stereo? This R2 radio system from Vita Audio is the cutting edge in style, technology and quality. In a very high quality ivory or walnut finish, this unit features a DAB/FM tuner and can be connected to an MP3 player via the socket on the front panel for playback.

Ideal for the bedroom, kitchen, office etc.

Features - DAB and FM with 10 direct-access station presets - Easy to use clock & alarm functions include sleep timer - RDS & data: RDS & DAB text - Navigate using up/down or ergonomic RotoDial - 2 x 3.5" custom hi-fi drive units and 2 x 10 watt amplifier produce superb sound quality - Switchable 3D Wide stereo sound, adjustable EQ settings - Backlit display with 2 line LCD readout - Stereo minijack (3.5mm) line input for playback of MP3 player or other audio device through system - Stereo minijack (3.5mm) headphone socket - Stereo line out via 2 x gold-plated RCA/phono sockets - Stereo line in via 2 x gold-plated RCA/phono sockets - Power supply: 12 volt mains transformer (included) - Remote control handset.

Size: 340W x 120H x 170D - 3kg