the R1 is elegant, and as much an indicator of the owner’s superior taste as an Eames lounge chair and ottoman. And it has the sonic abilities to back up its looks. Best Desktop DAB £100–£200
What Hi-Fi Awards 2010
serious small audio
media reviews, customer testimonials & awards for R1
the R1 is elegant, and as much an indicator of the owner’s superior taste as an Eames lounge chair and ottoman. And it has the sonic abilities to back up its looks. Best Desktop DAB £100–£200
What Hi-Fi Awards 2010
“It's the best all-round performer in the DAB/FM radio category, regardless of price.”
BEST BUY - What Hi-Fi Awards 2012
“I can’t think of anything funny to say about this - it’s simply the most beautiful radio in the world.”
Emma Freud – Tatler Magazine
“If you want something a little cooler, classier, and more exclusive, check out the R1.”
Best Buy – The Sunday Times
“Only the Vita feels like a classily made, truly well-engineered item.”
Smart Life Magazine
“It’s the Aston Martin of DAB Radios.”
The Sunday Telegraph
“The finish really is fantastic; the controls are responsive and well crafted. Good sound and the alarm function make it a fine bedroom machine.”
Best Buy – The Mail on Sunday
“The R1 sells itself as the best sounding tabletop DAB radio on the market and in our opinion Vita Audio has every right to make such claims as we've yet to hear one that's better.”
Recommended – Trusted Reviews
“British-designed Vita Audio’s reputation continues its exponential soar to radio stardom. This, its latest mono tabletop digital set, is an evolution of its three-year old R1 model and is very possibly the most stylish radio you can currently buy.”
The Financial Times
“The Mk2 remains the most gorgeous DAB radio money can buy.”
T3 Magazine
“Providing a rich and detailed sound in addition to its elegant exterior, the new R1’s beauty is certainly not just skin deep.”
GQ Magazine
“As a great sounding and compact digital radio for the home, it’s absolutely top class.”
5 Stars – BBC Music magazine
“The crucial thing in the R1’s favour is that at any level the sound has detail and a really plausible wholesomeness that just seems to escape many such products. Engaging and very enjoyable.”
Group Test Winner – Hi-Fi Choice Magazine
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“Quite simply it's all about the sound and this is superb.”
Mr Stent, East Sussex
“Absolutely love the product, which was a Christmas present. Delighted with the build, design and sound quality. Wish I could carry it around everywhere with me.”
Neil Platt, Hertfordshire
“I just love my new radio; we think it is awesome; it looks different and looks so good for a small radio; it is so easy to use and I don't have to keep resetting the time!; the sound is brilliant - once I saw it on the shelf in John Lewis I knew there was only one option.”
Geraldine Martin, Bristol
“Very pleased with purchase. Very easy to set up, sounds great and looks fab.”
Blandine File, Maidenhead
“As a lifetime technophobe I appreciate its quality in appearance as well as performance. The hifi sound is excellent.”
Mr H Jepson, Cheshire
“Great radio – first DAB and have always hated designs of all other DAB’s until I saw your design!”
David Warner, Kent
“Beautiful design/best radio I've ever owned!”
Ms Audrey K Farlow, West Sussex
“OMG! It's fantastic. It finds everything and sets the time and date as well.”
Miss Sarah Sinton, Newcastle upon Tyne
“Great product, sounds fantastic with really good and flexible alarm clock facilities (which was a key buying consideration).”
Alan Genzel, Surrey
“I have never been happier with a piece of audio equipment in my life. Ever. It sounds fantastic.”
Kenneth Bentley, Reading
“The only product I found with equal emphasis on design and sound/build quality.”
Andrew Gray, Notts
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