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The Pure One Classic Series 2
Features
- FM and DAB radio with up to 30 preset stations
- Aux-in port for connecting an MP3 player or other device
- Kitchen and sleep timers
- Alarm with choice of either a buzzer sound or the radio
- Pause and rewind radio (memory holds up to 45 minutes of radio)
- Uses a rechargeable Pure ChargePAK C6L
or six C-sized batteries.
- FM has RDS, so it shows the station name on the screen
- USB port for upgrading firmware
- Clock display
- The scrolling text that shows information about the radio station, programme and track name can be paused or fast-forwarded, which is very convenient.
Pros
- Clean and clear sound. It doesn’t sound tinny unlike many other radios of its size.
- Feels solid and durable
- Rubberised exterior means it’s unlikely to slip
- Aesthetically pleasing design
- Ability to pause and rewind radio
- Adjustable sleep timer (15, 30 or 45 minutes)
- The aerial can be extended about two and a half feet, which helps the radio get a good signal.
Cons
- Relatively expensive, especially if you buy the battery pack as well
- When using the aux-in port, you can’t control the volume using the radio’s own volume control
- Gets through batteries quickly (if you use C-size batteries rather than the ChargePAK)
- Rubberised exterior gets sticky and collects dirt and dust
Verdict
The Pure One Classic Series 2
We only recommend buying this DAB radio if you want the pause/rewind feature. If you don’t think you’ll use that feature, you can get a more up-to-date DAB radio for a similar or lower price.
If you do decide to get the Pure One Classic Series 2, you should also buy the optional ChargePAK
Similar radios
The PURE One Midi Series 3
The Pure One Elite Series 2 is very similar to the Classic Series 2, but has dual speakers giving it stereo sound.
If you want something cheaper, you should consider the Goodmans Canvas Digital & FM Radio, which costs about half as much as the Classic Series 2 (at the time of writing).