DAB radio Hi-fi, separates and adapters

This page provides information on the range of DAB digital radio receivers available in the UK.

DAB Latest - March 2008:
It's been a busy time for DAB. We recorded a special audio show covering recent DAB developments. Download or listen online to Show 24 of our show for the full story.

DAB Digital Radio
To discuss DAB, to comment on a receiver, or to see comments on the various DAB receivers on the market, see our DAB discussion forum.

The following types of DAB radios are available:

Radio & Telly DAB Quick Picks
Low-priced DAB with FM - The Pure ONE. Martin Dawes £45	Low-priced handheld DAB - The PSDAB2004 Argos £49.99	Add DAB to your Hi-fi - The Intempo DA-01. Amazon £39.99

DAB Hi-fi Separates

Serious radio listeners may want to consider buying a DAB tuner to add to an existing Hi-fi setup. Offering the best control of DAB stations, with the ability to connect into an existing sound setup. Check out www.hifibitz.co.uk for a good selection of Hi-fi separates with DAB.

	Acoustic Solutions SP110D DAB Tuner Details: Digital control of station and program search, 6 preset keys for instant program location, RCA outputs, scrolling text. Dimensions 430 x 285 x 80mm. Last seen for £89.98 at Currys
	Denon TU-1800DAB DAB / FM-RDS / AM Radio Tuner . 100 DAB presets, anmd 100 for FM/AM. Supports RDS. With remote. Available for £199.99 from HiFiBitz
	Genus DU1 This discrete box of tricks easily connects to any existing hi-fi, micro or home theatre system to give you up to 50 new stations plus crystal clear, digital quality sound. Just plug in, connect with a single cable to your existing system and the ultra-thin remote control puts the world of digital radio at your fingertips. It features a fast auto-tune, an easy to read backlit LCD display and credit card size remote control. With 4 alarm functions and dynamic range control. Available for £54.99 from Amazon
	Goodmans GDB5 - Combined digital TV and digital radio This is a combined DAB and Freeview digital set-top-box. Became available in May 2004, after launch delays. Outputs: 2 x SCART, RF loopthrough, audio phono Extras: Has a 5 event timer. Scrolling display for radio text Available for £74.99 from Amazon Available for £69.99 from Argos (Cat no: 532/0187) For more on this model, see our Goodmans Freeview page
	Intempo DA-01 DAB Radio Adaptor The simplest way to upgrade your hi-fi, micro or home theatre system, without the need for an expensive tuner. Simply plug it in, attach it to your existing kit via the AUX input. Like other DAB products your DA-01 will then scan all the DAB frequencies and store all the stations in your area in alphabetical order. Its LCD display and remote control make it easy to scroll through all available stations. Available for £39.99 from Amazon Available for £49.79 from Argos . (Cat No: 049/0397)
	Matsui Digital Radio Adapter DA-1 DAB The DAB Audio Adapter, manufactered exclusively for the Dixons Group is designed for people with an existing hi-fi setup who don't want to have to buy a separate DAB tuner. This Digital Radio Adapter has two audio phono output sockets and can be plugged into your hi-fi's line input (AUX) sockets using a standard twin phono-to-phono lead (not supplied). It has an LCD preview screen for the usual digital rolling station information, comes with its own remote control, a clock and an alarm, as well as 10 preset channels for storing favourite stations. This first appeared in November 2004. A thin wire aerial is attached on the rear, and the unit is powered by a supplied six-volt mains adapter. There's a review over in our forum. Listed for £29.99 at Currys. If out-of-stock, try the Intempo DA-01 or the Genus DU1
	Pure Digital Videologic DRX-701ES Details: station selection by name, USB connectivity and an impressive 99 presets. Black or Silver Manufacturer's site: Pure Digital Available for £199.99 from Argos Available for £139.89 from Empire Direct

DAB Midi / Micro Systems

If you're looking for a DAB receiver with CD, MP3 or cassette facilities, consider a compact all-in-one midi / micro system:

	Matsui M150D DAB Details: DAB radio, CD-R/ RW playback, 6 Watts (RMS) power output, Remote Control. Last seen for £69.99 from Dixons
	Pure DMX-50 Excellent Micro system with DAB and FM tuners (99 presets), CD and an SD card (for recording / playback of radio, and for MP3 support). With remote control. 40 Watts (RMS) power output Price - £190 to £230. See our Pure DMX-50 page for more
	Hitachi AXM130DAB Details: 50 Watts (RMS) power output, DAB Digital Radio, Multi-format playback MP3-CD/CD-R/CD-RW, 2-Way Speakers, Bass Boost, Remote control, Complete with stand. Last seen for £179.99 from Dixons

Prices, specifications and offers are subject to alteration. Refer to the websites that we link to for latest prices, information and conditions

DAB receivers are available from: Dixons, Comet, Tesco, Currys, Martin Dawes , Empire Direct, HiFiBitz , Revo, Wavestation , Tribal UK , Argos and 24-7 Electrical.
PC-based radio receivers (including DAB) are available from Amazon, PC World, and Maplin Electronics.|

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