Revo SuperConnect - Multi-Format Deluxe Table Radio with DAB/DAB+/FM, Internet Radio, Spotify Connect, DLNA streaming and Bluetooth aptX Wireless Connectivity

I bought this radio primarily for internet radio and on that count it's pretty good. The sound quality is excellent.However, I also want to use FM and unfortunately the FM tuner on the SuperConnect is absolutely woeful. I can receive more than 10 FM stations in great quality on a small Sony XDR placed beside the Revo whereas the Revo itself struggles to tune in half of these stations - poor, noisy reception even with the aerial fully extended. I had expected a quality FM tuner for the price. Another (minor) annoyance is the remote control - not very ergonomic and uncomfortable to use .Having used this radio for about one month I can still say the sound quality is great - when it works.However, there are serious functional issues with the radio - the system often hangs when switching betweeninternet radio stations and then has to be plugged out from the mains to reboot - even the power switch willnot work when these hangs occur - also if the system recovers from a hang without power cycling then the radio stationnames are no longer displayed. Another annoyance is that if the radio is playing on a preset number and you press the preset number the software is not smart enough to realise it does not need to re-tune - it disconnects and reconnects which can take many seconds. This is the type of operation that occurred on cheap car radios many years ago.Revo really need to fix up these issues and provide a stable firmware release - it's just not good enough for something at this price point to have such basic faults.

Plenty of other reviews cover the wealth of playback options the SuperConnect delivers: the DAB, DAB+, FM, Wi-Fi Internet Radio and DLNA Network Playback, aptX Bluetooth, Spotify Connect etc. Others cover the high-end build quality and very impressive sound.I'm going to focus on the primary reason I bought this - to use as a bedside alarm clock radio. I don't think this is particularly well publicised so hopefully this helps someone.Firstly, the clear OLED display shows the time and date in a 01/01/2014 format (which automatically sets itself). This is shown permanently when in standby mode and is clear enough to read in the middle of the night. It's also not-too bright to illuminate the entire room. Below the time is the alarm activation times - there are two alarms so there could potentially be two times shown here - assuming they're set. There's also a wi-fi signal indicator.Setting the alarms is pretty straightforward. Switch the SuperConnect on, press the alarm button on the remote to bring up the alarm menu, select which of the two alarms you want to set and you enter another menu to set the time, source, volume, frequency etc. Save the details and repeat for the 2nd alarm. With the times set, and when the machine is in standby mode, press the alarm button on the remote to activate the alarms. Press it once to switch on alarm 1, a second time to switch on alarm 2, a third time to activate both alarms and a fourth time to switch both off. It's really easy to use and the small time indicator that appears in standby mode means you've got visual confirmation that (a) the alarm is activated and (b) what time it's set for.When the alarm activates - and I use this with the DAB radio as the preferred source - the volume gradually builds to the set level. This is far preferable to several other clock radios which switch on at the full volume and scare you half to death!Press either the power button on the machine or remote to switch off.It's one of the neatest and best featured clock radios I've come across. The only thing missing is a USB socket to connect my phone (it would be good if I could charge my phone from this). Otherwise, highly recommended.I should lastly add that DAB reception is excellent (and there's a proper telescopic aerial instead of a piece of wire). Connection to my wi-fi was really easy and it finds tracks on my NAS drive in seconds (although it's a bit laborious scrolling through them using the mini joystick controller). Yep, as a bedside radio it's brilliant.

I've just bought a refurbished and I'm satisfied. Firstly, as usual, great service provided by Amazon.My first impressions. I love the look. Very classy, a lovely piece in my flat! It seems really solid, good materials. I love the wood that is not 100% smooth, and this gives an interesting feeling. Good metal. The radio is very well built. The remote control works very well and is a true remote with real buttons!It sounds beautifully: warm, balanced, deep bass, perfect for music and talking radios. The display is clear.Bluetooth works well, internet radio and podcasts too. I still can't give a feedback about DAB and FM, but they seem to be good to. So, any particular issue. It boots fast, I love to switch it On and listening the amazing sound!The bass reflex is powerful even at low volume. If you disconnect the unit from the power any setup is lost (fortunately!). Switching On the last station plays. I appreciate that on the box there are plugs for different countries.Why not 5 stars:I dislike the buttons' labels: I can't understand why characters are so tiny! Actually I've got some problems reading them!The small joystick: useful, but maybe a little bigger should be better. And instead of using another button to select the choice it should be easier to have the opportunity to push on the joystick itself.There isn't a lock for the antenna when is closed.Update.I confirm that is a great product and I'm very happy with! It looks great, it sounds beautifully.Sometimes it reboots, but it takes just a few seconds. It sometimes happens with Internet radio mode: it seems that it doesn't connect to the WI-FI, then it reboots.Display brightness: not enough in sunny days, too much for being used as bedside radio. It should be interesting to be possible to completely switch-it off.The remote control works very well!I like the Bluetooth connection: has I haven't got Spotify Premium I can actually use the standard version on my mobile listening on the Superconnect.Volume Jog: too smooth. A little "harder" could be better (in my opinion, of course!).What I really dislike are the buttons' labels: I can't understand why they're so uncomfortably tiny!Definitely I can't live without my Superconnect!PS: it will be nice when the app will be available for Android too.