I was in the market for a portable music system that would be future proof in terms of connectivity and enable me to listen to FM and digital radio, have bluetooth connectivity and a CD player.
After unpacking, I really appreciated that the manual is online and is not printed as part of the package as that’s usually the first thing I throw away.
First thing I noticed was that this device is fairly compact however this is just a disguise. It actually packs a lot of punch. I have ordered a version with a bright wooden finish and I’m using it in the kitchen and living room where it fits well.
Quality of sound is outstanding and on par with other major brands. Sound is balanced and crystal clear considering the size of this compact system. I get good reception for DAB and FM across my house without any need of moving.
Navigation through the menu takes a short time to get used to, however it’s intuitive enough and usually I guessed right on first attempt the right button to push. Must say I’m not having trouble anymore as I have checked all modes – FM, DAB, bluetooth, podcasts, CD and all worked as expected.
Internet connectivity – what makes this system special is that it allows you to connect to wifi (to support internet radio) but also to get new firmware updates. I’m looking forward to getting some improvements over time on the software side.
As I’m quite conscious of power consumption I have noticed this device uses in comparison low amounts of electricity – only about 3-5 W in FM Radio mode.
I’ve been using this system for a couple of weeks now and I was able to use all the functionality without any troubles.
At the end of the day I got what I expected, a well rounded, compact music system that can fill the room with tunes, with crystal sound and good level of future proofing.