Typical price: £187
What is it: Serious-minded mini system for digital radio lovers
What we think: An extremely attractive DAB/CD-player unit -- perfect for discerning listeners who can't be bothered to source separate components
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Yamaha CRX-M170 compared to other DAB mini systems
 Yamaha CRX-M170 |
 Revo Blik RadioStation |
 PURE Digital DMX-50 |
 Arcam solo |
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| Review date | 10 Mar 06 | 13 Mar 08 | 15 Mar 06 | 5 Jul 06 |
| Editor's rating |
7.9
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8.8
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8.7
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8.7
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| Price range | £187 |
£84.95 - £152.90
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| Review summary | Though hardcore audiophiles are quick to dismiss integrated units, the CRX-M170 demonstrates that packing a CD player, amplifer and DAB radio into the same unit doesn't always result in compromised sound. Most listeners will be impressed by this mini system's fidelity and power output Read full review |
Managing to combine DAB, FM and Internet radio in an attractive, compact and above all affordable package is no mean feat, but Revo has pulled it off with the Blik RadioStation. While the sound quality might not match the finest systems DAB has to offer, we feel most people will be more than happy with it Read full review |
PURE has dealt up one of the smartest DAB hi-fis we've seen so far. Rich, clear tone and a credible CD player will please any DAB listener. If you're a radio fan this is by far the best way to listen to DAB. The currently low bit rates of digital broadcast mean anything more is overkill, and anything less won't sound quite as good Read full review |
Arcam has a well-earned reputation for quality ear candy, so we're not surprised to find that in evidence here. If you're pushed for space but can't face giving up the finesse of your hand-picked hi-fi separates, this is the logical solution Read full review |
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