All in one micro system

[5cats35]

I'm looking for an all in one micro system for the kitchen. Must have cd player, dab/fm radio and built in speakers and sound more than half decent.

I love the look of the Meridina F80 but not the price!

What about the Roth Audio Alfie?

Any other suggestions please?

Thanks

 

[Big Chris]

Vita Audio R4? (You'll have to check on the DAB though).

My mate has one which I've yet to hear, but he loves it (it replaced a Nakamichi micro). Looks sharp and has an iPod dock built in too.

About a third of the price of the Meridian. Comes in nice gloss black or white for a small premium over the woody finish.

 

[Scissor_digits]

Or the Roberts Sound 23

My sister has one in her kitchen and it sounds pretty good for its size

 

[Big Chris]

Just checked. The R4 has FM & DAB.

 

[5cats35]

Thanks Big C. I noticed that as well. Not that we can get DAB yet in Guernsey but I want it to be future proofed for when we get it obver here and the Government do away with FM.

 

[motley]

5cats 35 i am looking at a similar dilemma and think I my have settled on a Teac cr-h500 as this seems to cover all the bases,is WiFi and so has internet radio for £439.00 and I believe received a favorable review in Aprils magazine

 

[Anonymous]

Have a look at the Geneva Sound Lab Models. I'm using the Model S in the bedroom. Brilliant for the buck.

Don't think they do DAB, though.

I've had a look at the Meridian as well, but as you said... the price...

 

[AEJim]

This one sounded quite nice at the Russian Hi-Fi show, may also be on the pricey side though...

http://www.mcintoshlabs.com/products/1387.asp

 

[richardw42]

Don't know if you're after one with an ipod dock.

If you are you can get plenty of internet radio apps that mean DAB is not as important

 

[5cats35]

Thanks everyone I've gone for the Vita R4 which I can have on 7 day appro and if I don't like it goes back.

 

[Big Chris]

What finish did you go for? Gloss black looks very nice!

 

[JoelSim]

Arcam Solo Mini

 

[Big Chris]

....Except he wants built in speakers....

 

[5cats35]

Big Chris:What finish did you go for? Gloss black looks very nice!

I've gone for the Walnut finish = an extra £50 to spend on music !

 

[5cats35]

The Vita R4 arrived MOnday now up and running. It won't be going back. Mrs 5cat35 loves the look of it and also the sound (bownie points for me for a change); I think that every part of it CD, FM and iPod sounds really good as well.

If anybody is thinking of buying one then don't hesitate you will not be disappointed!.