PURE Digital Legato II review

PURE Digital Legato II Review

Reviewed by: Nate Lanxon

Reviewed on: 24 May 2007

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.