Typical price: £500
What is it: High-end all-in-one iPod/DAB/CD system
What we think: A fine example of what can be built for radio-loving, CD-hoarding iPod fans
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 30 October 2008
Tags: Vita Audio, Vita Audio R4, performance, speakers, songs
We like:
Sound quality; luxurious design; smooth bass for a system of this type
We don't like:
Not great at handling complex rock and metal
You might also need:
iPod
CNET UK judgement:
With a generally superb sound quality and one of the classiest builds ever made, only the high price tag and questionable performance with heavier music would put us off snapping one up
Full review:
Vita Audio's R4 is a high-end CD/DAB system aimed at the bedrooms of high-end audio-lovers -- and by that we mean it's not for anyone who thinks the earphones that ship with iPods are anything but utter crud. With a crucial iPod dock and all-in-one design, this luxurious stereo setup wants to be as convenient as it is high-performing. And for £500, it's going to have to be. It's on sale now. Continue Reading...
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