A few years ago I bought one of the earliest Roberts DAB radios (model RD-1) and have been rather disappointed in its sound quality, which is slightly muffled. When its electronic tuning started to malfunction I decided it was time for a replacement, and the RD60 caught my eye.
The design imitates the iconic retro Roberts style, yet the DAB technology and range of available stations is firmly contemporary. The sound quality is very good and to my mind noticeably better than the RD-1 (though still mono) and the controls easy to use. The full range of digital stations is available but selected stations can be added to a 'favourites' list to avoid excessive scrolling through unwanted stations. FM stations are also available. There is an input jack so that you can play an MP3 player through the radio and there is also an earphone jack. An on-line version of the instruction manual is available on the Roberts website for those who wish to see full operating details before purchasing.
I am very happy with this radio. The main drawback compared with the RD-1 is that only one line of station information is available. Scrolling is therefore necessary and could be smoother with better quality lettering, but this is a very minor criticism. There is also no capability for record/replay or SD card recording, but this is not a feature that I particularly need and hardly ever used on the RD-1. If you are looking for a DAB digital radio with good sound quality, no frills and a sixties style this could be for you.
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| power source | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Battery Powered | Corded Electric |
| supported bands | FM | FM, DAB, DAB+ | 3-Band | 3-Band | FM | 3-Band |
| connectivity tech | socket | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| hardware interface | usb | bluetooth | headphone, bluetooth 2 0 | headphone, bluetooth 2 0, usb c | bluetooth | headphone, bluetooth 2 0 |
| display type | LCD | LCD | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | color display |
| voltage | — | — | 240 volts | 240 volts | — | 240 volts |
From the manufacturer
Roberts Revival RD60 FM/DAB/DAB+ Digital Radio
Classic. With a modern twist.
The Roberts Revival RD60 is a digital radio with nostalgic 1950s styling. Complete with state-of-the-art DAB technology and the freedom that portability brings, you’ll be able to tune into your favourite radio stations at home or in the garden. What's more, a stereo line-in socket enables playback for your iPod or MP3. This means that the RD60 can also double up as a speaker for your playlists too.
Easy tuning
With the auto tune feature, it’s a doddle to find a preferred station across the FM/DAB wavebands; simply use the rotary tuning to find just what you want to hear. Any particular favourites can be saved down as presets for a quick tune-in next time round. An easy to read 16 x 2 character LCD display and amber backlight will keep you on track with the station and show.
Portable
With 120 hours battery life, the RD60 is more portable than ever. A colour coordinated carry handle enables a quick pick-up and release. And if you want to take your music elsewhere to listen in peace, there’s even a handy socket so you can listen with your own headphones without disturbing – or being disturbed – by others.
Features
- FM/DAB/DAB+ wavebands.
- 120 hours battery life.
- FM RDS station name display.
- Easy to read 16 x 2 character LCD display.
- Auto tune
- Amber display backlight
- Stereo line in socket for iPod/MP3 playback.
- Menu display / selection of all major functions.
- Rotary tuning and volume controls.
- Favourite station preset button.
- Station name/multi preset mode.
- Stereo headphone socket
- Stereo line output socket.
- DC input socket
- Battery or mains operation via AC adaptor (included).
- Uses 4 x LR20 (D size) batteries (not included).
- Size (mm) 250(w) x 155(h) x 100(d).
- Weight 1.49 kg
The Revival
Fifties styling
The original Roberts Revival was designed in the 1950s, yet years on it remains a British design icon as well as the heart of the company.
Classic design
Its iconic design can be traced through the rich seam of the company’s history, from its early inception in 1956 to the Revival RD60, Revival Mini and iStream 2 Smart Radio today.
Wooden cabinet
The Revival is now available in many variants of style and technology, and no-matter the colour or finish, each individual wooden cabinet radio is lovingly hand-finished with gold-plated fittings.
Carefully crafted
Every component, from the aerial to the loudspeaker concealed behind the stylish grille, has been carefully sourced to ensure the best possible sound quality. Look inside the cabinet by opening up the rear panel to see the original wooden cabinet housed within an attractive exterior.
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| FM/DAB/DAB+ wavebands | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| FM RDS station name display | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Menu display / selection of all major functions | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stereo line in for iPod/MP3 playback | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone socket | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spotify Connect compatible music player | ✓ | no data | no data |
| Stereo line output socket | ✓ | ✓ | no data |
| Battery or mains operated | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Station presets | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Internet Radio | ✓ | no data | no data |
Amazing unit
Having read previous reviews on amazon I lowered my expectations on overall build quality. However when it arrived I was extremely impressed. The hinge on the back is also very well made. I have quite a bit of Bang and Oulfsen and Bose Audio Equipment and build quality is equally matched with those. Sound quality is impressive too for something this size, although I only tend to listen to 1950s rock n roll, and older recordings prefer mono etc.It looks superb on my desk next to my vintage camera lamp & lava lamp etc.
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José LuisReviewed in Spain on 8 April 2016
Idioma instrucciones y sonido
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T. WeißReviewed in Germany on 4 May 2018
Tolles Radio im Retro-Design mit moderner Technik
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AstoonReviewed in France on 24 February 2016
Super bonne radio DAB pour la cuisine!
J'étais impatient de recevoir cette radio DAB car je n'avais jamais écouté la qualité de cette technologie numérique.AstoonSuper bonne radio DAB pour la cuisine!
Reviewed in France on 24 February 2016
Tout d'abord, l'emballage est beau et protège bien la radio. Celle-ci est sur-emballée par un film de polystyrène qui lui évite toute griffures sur le simili-cuir. On la prend en main, elle pèse bien son poids car son caisson est en bois. Le rendu extérieur est de bonne qualité, le cuir est bien collé et son look rétro attire l'œil!
Cette radio est livré avec un adaptateur secteur 220v mais il est possible de la faire fonctionner avec 4 piles LR20, que je n'avais pas. D'ailleurs, pour accéder au compartiment pile, il suffit d'ouvrir la radio sur le côté. Là, par contre, c'est un peu limite car on a accès à toute l'électronique dedans la radio, avec ses fils et ses composants... J'aurais préféré avoir cette partie caché par un carter de protection. Il n'y a qu'un seul haut-parleur de 3W (il est indiqué 1W dans la notice) alors que c'est stipulé dans l'annonce Amazon qu'il y en a deux...
Donc ne vous attendez pas à des basses et une puissance de fou.
On découvre aussi une prise USB interne, au dessus du HP, mais qui ne sert qu'à faire d'éventuelles mises à jour logicielle.
J'aurais préféré une connexion bluetooth par exemple pour ce prix.
Bref, à part cela c'est du tout bon. On allume la radio, le tuner DAB recherche les stations automatiquement et il suffit de tourner le bouton rond de droite pour sélectionner sa station qui s'affiche sur un écran rétro-éclairé orange. Le son est tout de suite clair! Sans grésillement, limpide... vive le numérique! J'habite en Rhône-Alpes et je capte des radios suisse/alémanique! Je ne capte par contre pas toutes les stations habituelles de la bande FM, pour cela il me faut donc switcher sur la FM en appuyant sur une touche. Et là, on sent assez bien la différence de qualité sonore! On entend plus de souffle, des sons plus lourds, moins limpide qu'avec le DAB.
Du coup, fini les stations FM, je reste sur le DAB!
J'espère que mon commentaire vous a été utile dans votre décision d'achat!
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Gaston LemméReviewed in Germany on 19 April 2016
Gutes stylisches Radio, Klangqualität unter Erwartung
