Hi-Fi Separate Digital Radios

Onkyo T-4555

Audiophiles will adore the Onkyo T-4555 DAB/AM/FM tuner, from its stylish brushed aluminium design to its readiness for the pending upgrade to DAB+. This separate makes a quick job of tuning and reception is excellent on a range of stations. This is a premium investment for premium sound

Editor's rating 9.2

Arcam DiVA DT-91

Arcam has a fiercely earned reputation for high-end stereo equipment aimed at those who would happily describe themselves as audiophiles. The DT-91 is a well-built separates unit with both analogue and digital audio outputs, and if you can cope with DAB's low bit rate, is an option well worth considering

User rating 8.0

Editor's rating 8.1

Sony ST-SDB900

Sony has delivered a strong offering to the entry-level hi-fi enthusiast. At this price, the ST-SDB900 is an exceptionally capable tuner, with ease of set-up and sound quality at the head of its list of attributes. The currently low bit rate of UK DAB broadcasts hinders its performance, though

Editor's rating 7.5

PURE Digital DRX-702ES

The DRX-702ES is ostensibly the most high-end DAB radio unit we've looked at. Within the inherent limitations of current DAB radio broadcasts, it's equipped to deliver the fidelity of sound that audiophiles demand -- its impressive specs suggest that the weakest link should be the broadcast source, not the receiver

Editor's rating 8.3

Denon TU-1800DAB

Denon has done its best to make DAB an acceptable addition to the hi-fi separates system, but the medium's quality just isn't up to scratch at the moment. This is the best we've ever heard DAB sound -- but it's still nowhere near as good as a CD

Editor's rating 8.2