These days it’s not about gadgets that can only churn out exceptional high sound quality. The focus is also on its form. Only those music systems which not only sound good but even look good are able to thrive in this flooding market of music doodads. And one such is the R4 from Vita Audio. Using their extensive knowledge of acoustics they have managed to create a stunning ’single box’ solution as a basis for all your musical needs. This hand-crafted integrated audiophile music system is being described as “a traditional music player for the 21st century”. Designed to integrate a number of audio formats into one player, the R4 is an ultra compact disc player, iPod dock, USB playback port, DAB/FM tuner with auxiliary inputs, all connected to an 80W audiophile-grade amplifier and speaker system. Phew! All that in this retro yet attractive music box?


It is also integrated with Vita Audio’s characteristic rotodial, which can be detached and used as a remote that can sit in the back of the dock when done with. Offered in two opulent exterior of rich walnut veneer for $1000 (£499.99), or dream white piano lacquer for $1100 (£549.99), you will definitely desire to bring one home right away.

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