Other notable features include support for MP3 CDs, several clock alarms, up to 20 DAB recording schedules, 99 DAB and 24 FM presets and full bass and treble control for customised listening preferences.
Performance
The Legato II does a pretty good job of
reproducing a wide range of audio, from the melodic strumming of folk
rock, through to the complexities of modern progressive metal. Using a
lossless file through the auxiliary input, KT Tunstall's Black Horse and The Cherry Tree
bit through the speakers and into our ears with excellent clarity and
definition. This track demonstrated the Legato II's strength at mid-
and high-range frequency reproduction.
Moving on to Dream Theater's Peruvian Skies, we heard a great ability to drive a complex but well-mixed blend of guitars, a unique range of keyboard effects, powerful drums and complex bass patterns. While performance with this type of music could be improved upon in terms of overall definition, we were very content with the Legato II's general audio performance.
Using the Legato II's independent bass and treble controls really makes a difference and adds significant warmth and body to any audio played on the system. Rock music in particular sounds improved by using these tweaks and bass-driven dance anthems sound much more powerful, too.
Conclusion
The Legato II is an all-round great performer
and the DAB recording and EPG features are superb. The only downside is
that it's a little on the expensive side, but if you're planning on
using all of the features it boasts, it's worth paying the extra.
Additional editing by Nick Hide
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Dabchick 22 February 2010
Good: Great sound
Bad: It breaks down
Comment: I am a big Pure fan, and was an early adopter of the Pure Legato II. However, it is now only in use as an amplifier...since this is the only bit that works. First there were problems with the CD player not loading certain discs, and then not loading at all. I managed to persuade the retailer to replace my Legato as "not fit for purpose" - this was after a few months. But the replacement model had the same problems...having now passed the 1 year guarantte, I eventually decided to cut my losses and purchased a Sony CD player to plug into the Legato....at least I still have the DAB radio....ah No, that was the bit that went next. So I have a £350 amplifier with a useless CD player and DAB systems that only does FM. What a waste of money - I am bitterly disappointed and as someone with a Pure radio in every room....I am astounded with Pure's poor build quality on this model.
keithc 29 October 2007
Good: Great to look at & lots of useful features
Bad: Constant lound electronic buzzing noise makes it completely unuseable
Comment: I'm hugely disapointed with the Legato, and feel complely ripped off. I bought it for my bedroom for the alarm wake up to radio & DAB, but it makes so much noise I can't use it as intended. I returned it twice and all 3 units had the same problem, a constand loud background hum, rendering it unusable in a quiet room.
Anyway it's now consigned to my noisier kitchen (what a waste of damn money!!) where the humming's not so noticeable, and I'm looking for another make replacement DAB for my bedroom.
Really annoyed & really disapointed.....
technoluddite 28 October 2007
Good: range of inputs and menu access
Bad: short time span to choose menu selection
Comment: Bought this after much comparison with Teac, Denon and Onkyo alternatives. This looked much cooler and had a larger lcd screen for information. Also much preferred the menu selection using rotary dial and press for selection.
Bought the console version to feed into my Kef 104ab speakers and Minimus 7W speakers. Sound quality was superlative.
Disappointed that some DAB stations are in mono.
Original antenna replaced with home made slim jim antenna in my attic which moved my station hit from 18 to 42!
My only downer is that with talk of DAB+ have had no reply from Pure regarding future upgrades either of software or hardware.
CD performance is just as quick as my separates system which is not a cheapo setup.
Startup from standby is a couple of seconds at most not a problem.
I can access and load the SD card from my PC, Mac and Linux computers which is fine.
Stylish, a little bit retro and satisfies all my aural desires!
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