DENON | TU-1800DAB | DAB/FM-RDS/AM Radio Tuner
Frontend IF-Bandwidth Selector High Power-Frontend 50dB (+/-400kHz)
Compare with --choose product--

Features

RDS / Radiotext EON Number of Pre-sets DOT Matrix Display Aluminium Frontpanel Remote control System remote control / 100(DAB), 100(FM/MW) 2-Line display -/ RC-1013

DAB-Section

DAB Band DAB Station Pre-set memory Auto-scan tuning Band III (L-Band ready) 100

Specifications

Tuning Frequency Usable Sensitivity Stereo Separation Signal to noise ratio Total Harmonic Distortion FM: 87,50 MHz - 108,00 MHz MW: 522 kHz - 1611 kHz FM: 1,2 V (IHF) MW: 18 V 43 dB (1 kHz) Mono: 77 dB (IHF) Stereo: 72 dB (IHF) Mono: 0,15 % Stereo: 0,3 %

General

Dimensions (WxHxD mm) Weight Stand-by power consumption Aluminium Frontpanel Launch Date Available in 434x74x286 3.8 kg N.A. 07.2005 Premium Silver, Black
http://www.denon.co.uk/site/popup/vergleich.php?p=techdat&a=&e=&Pid=230&action=start&ver=&check=107/04/2008 14:40:20

PRODUCT OF THE YEAR

Pure Evoke-2XT
IF YOURE AFTER the perfect DAB radio package, then cast an admiring glance at the Evoke-2XT. As far as Products of the Year go, this Pure has it all: elegant looks, superb sound, user-friendly appeal and a fantastic array of features. The DAB/FM radio operates on mains or batteries an extra 30 will get you a rechargeable pack that provides a mammoth 15 hours of continuous listening. You also get a clock, timer/alarm, headphone socket and line input. The Pure sounds decent enough with FM signals, but switch to DAB and youre treated to a more powerful, expansive stereo sound. The Evoke-2XT is capable of delivering notably more detail and bass weight than its competitors. All these attributes make for a radio bursting with sonic sparkle a DAB radio to die for.

BEST HANDHELD RADIO

VERDICT

Nevada ND-01

NEVADA ISNT JUST a state in the good ol US of A, it turns out that it makes a darn-good handheld DAB and FM radio, too. The ND-01 is a petite pocket marvel. It harbours both FM and DAB tuners, providing excellent coverage in areas receptive to digital signals, and an analogue back-up in areas that arent. The headphones provide a fine level of sound quality and deliver more detail, dynamics and bass than you would expect for just 80. Thanks to the supplied rechargeable batteries, you should be able to listen continuously for around 10 hours. Recharging via the mains is fast and easy. The Nevadas user-friendly appeal also extends to the bright blue, backlit LCD display its simple to decipher, while the navigational joystick is responsive to the touch. In the Nevada ND-01, youve got a veritable bargain slip this winner in your pocket and enjoy your favourite analogue and digital radio stations on the move.

VERDICT m

Theres nothing about the Pure that could possibly disappoint. Its a super-sounding, class leading piece of portable kit
SENNHEISER PX100 HEADPHONES 35 Perfect phones, whatever your station of choice IPOD NANO 4GB MP3 PLAYER 179 The nano is small, sexy and sonically stunning. Hook it up to the Pures line input for some stereo sound

NOW ADD THESE

Small, solid and perfectly formed, this pocket-sized DAB/FM radio is a little beauty
The Nevada is effortlessly affordable and a ne portable performer to boot

BEST DAB PORTABLE

Pure Evoke-1XT
NOT CONTENT WITH winning an Award last year, the Evoke-1XT is back for a second gong in 2005. For a smidgen under 100 you get excellent DAB performance, including crystal-clear reception from dialogue-heavy stations such as Talksport or Radio 5 Live, where voices sound natural and realistic. Theres also no trace of hiss or any other unwanted interference to spoil your favourite tunes on The Hits or Kerrang! The mono speaker fires out music in a lively and detailed manner and the Evoke-1XT gives you a Dynamic Range Control option: you can increase or decrease the scale of sound to suit your station of choice. You can also add a 30 speaker to upgrade the radio to stereo. If youre new to the DAB market, the Evoke-1XT is a great starting point that doesnt cost a packet.

BEST HI-FI DAB/FM TUNER

Denon TU-1800DAB
PORTABLE RADIOS ARE fine and dandy, but if youve got a traditional hi-fi system, youll want a dedicated DAB separates unit to complete the package. In terms of looks, the TU-1800DAB certainly fits the bill. Its a slender and stylish DAB/FM/AM design, its solidly built fascia blessed with an attractive brushed-aluminium finish and brightly lit dot matrix display. Hit the Autotune button and the Denon locks onto all available stations in your area you can then take advantage of the staggering 200 presets on offer (100 DAB / 100 FM/AM). And, once up and running, its immediately apparent youre listening to something really special. Tunes from stations such as Radio 1 and Classic FM are delivered with fantastic fluidity, rhythmdriven drive and expressive dynamics. Voices on Radio4 sound clear, natural and refined. The TU-1800DAB marks a highly successful transition for Denon from its high-quality analogue tuners to the realm of digital radio. A worthy Award-winner.
The Evoke-1XT is an affordable, easy-to use and fantastic introduction to the world of DAB radio
Features of the Evoke-1XT include a countdown timer, alarm and headphone socket
Denons superb track record of tuners continues with the slick TU-1800DAB. A quality unit
Denons dapper tuner offers ne usability and outstanding sound quality

Reproduced from

AWARDS 2005