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The Roberts Revival iStream2 is a 1950s-style radio with modern features including DAB and internet radio. The iStream2 looks great, but how does it perform? Find out in this review…
Features
- FM/DAB/DAB+/Internet radio
- Compatible with Spotify Connect
- Saves 30 preset radio stations
- Alarm with a choice of using the radio or a buzzer sound
- Aux-in and aux line-out
- Carrying handle
- Mains or battery powered with 4 x D batteries (not included)
- USB port for playing MP3, WMA, FLAC and AAC audio files
- Can be controlled using the UNDOK app
Dimensions: 26 cm wide x 15.5 cm high x 12.5 cm deep
Weight: 1.7 kg
Performance and use
Ease of use
The Roberts Revival iStream2 has a clear though somewhat dated LCD screen with an intuitive menu system. However, several buyers have reported that the screens on their radios faded or stopped working after just a few weeks or months.
Sound
The iStream2 sounds warm and has a good balance of frequencies. However, the sound quality is a little muffled and in general the iStream2 doesn’t sound as good as most other radios in its price range.
Connectivity
The iStream2 is very versatile and has a lot of options for connecting different devices. There’s an aux-in port for connecting an iPod or MP3 player. There’s also a USB that lets you play MP3, WMA, FLAC and AAC audio files from a memory stick.
The radio connects to the internet wirelessly allowing you to listen to the 20,000+ radio stations that broadcast online. However, the wireless range on this radio is quite poor, and you will probably doxycycline-buy.com/ have to position it very close to the wireless router.
One surprising thing about the Roberts Revival iStream2 is that it doesn’t have Bluetooth, which you might expect given the radio’s high price tag.
Design
The Roberts Revival iStream2 is a very attractive radio with an authentic-looking design based on Roberts’ 1950s radios. The radio comes in a choice of colours: Black, Dove Grey, Duck Egg Blue and Pastel Cream.
Pros
- You can use your phone as a remote with the UNDOK app
- Very stylish retro design
- Large choice of audio sources (FM, DAB/DAB+, internet radio, USB port, aux-in)
Cons
- Common issue with the screen fading soon after purchase
- Sound quality isn’t as good as you’d expect for the price
- No Bluetooth
Verdict
The best thing about the Roberts Revival iStream2
Similar radios
One radio with the same retro design is the Roberts Revival RD60, which is essentially the same as the Roberts Revival iStream2 except that it doesn’t have internet radio and is therefore cheaper.
A cheaper alternative from Roberts is the Roberts Classic Blutune which is an FM/DAB/DAB+ with a nice retro design and Bluetooth.
If you’re looking for a good internet radio and aren’t looking specifically for something with a retro design you should consider the Roberts Stream93i which offers better value for money than the Roberts Revival iStream2.
For some more options, see our roundup of the best internet radios.