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Review: The Pure Evoke-1XT DAB radio is my second Evoke 1 and the XT version is not a major upgrade, but a worthwhile one all the same. A friend complained that £100 was a bit much to spend on a radio, but with this it's an absolute bargain, especially when compared with the analogue Roberts retro-style radios which cost as much but offer nowhere near as much. The XT looks very much like it's predecessor, but losing the square corners gives it a classier feel. The white-on-blue LCD display is also an improvement and there are a couple of timer/alarm features which are a welcome addition. But the real reason to love this radio is the sound. There's no tone control, but I've never once wanted one. The sound quality from the single speaker is tremendous, with plenty of bass but well balanced as well. And even better, it sounds fabulous through a hi-fi via the 3.5 mm stereo line out jack. All those extra stations (you'll never want to listen to 5 Live on AM again), great sound quality, classy looks and plenty of features to mess with should the fancy take you - this is an absolute bargain at £100. | 
Audio HiFi
