NEWS: Vita expands its range with new music centre
This is the new R4 'Integrated Music System' from Vita Audio, combining a CD player, DAB/FM tuner, iPod dock, amp and speakers in one sleek unit.
At prices starting from £500, it comes in a choice of real wood or high-gloss finishes, and has at least one feature unique to the company - the RotoDial main control in the top-panel can be detached and used as a remote handset.
The R4 has a slot-loading CD player, capable of handling standard CDs as well as discs carrying MP3 and WMA files, and those compressed formats can also be played in via a USB slot on the front panel.
Two analogue auxiliary inputs are also provided, the dock can accept most 1st-5th generation iPod models, including the Touch, and there's also a stereo headphone output.
There's a built-in FM RDS/DAB tuner, clock and alarm settings, and selectable tone controls plus a 3D enhanced stereo sound system. The power output is 80W, via twin forward-facing speakers and an integrated active subwoofer.
The system costs £500 in Rich Walnut veneer, or £50 more in what's called Dream White high-gloss lacquer. It will be available in June through selected audio and design retailers.
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The only thing I am interested in is wether it sounds any good. I tried some Denon and Roberts ones (similar format) and they sounded good, but you had to trade everything off to think so. How will it achieve 80w RMS when the roberts has 8W? Am I missing something?
Love the 'Dream' styling... Hope it sounds as good as it looks!!?
Andrew - When can we expect the review please?
We've been promised a test unit sometime this week - so we hopefully should have a review up in a week or so....
I WOULD HAVE BEEN HAPPY IF THIS MODEL HAD INCLUDED A RECORDING FACILITY SUCH AS SD CARD. THIS SORT OF FACILITY IS SEEN IN PURE EVOKE 3.
Hi k.v.
Just a quick word from Vita Audio here!
The company doesn't really see the appeal of gimmicky features like recording radio. Its focus is much more about the very finest engineering, replay, ergonomics, aesthetics and finish. It feels in the long term - living with the product for over five years, for example - these are what really add to your quality of life.
All the very best
Henry Griffiths
invoice is in the post, hcr...