R4 is a revolution in the audiophile music system. Audiophiles cannot imagine it to be that good with ‘traditional music player of 21st century’, but when it comes to R4 by Vita Audio, it really makes some difference. This hand crafted, all-in-one audiophile music system looks sleek with a white piano lacquer finish. The slot loading CD player plays CD-audio, MP3, WMA music discs and DAB radio. The USB port helps playback of MP3 and WMA music files. The system can also be controlled by an unusual remote control ‘rotodial’ which makes life more pleasurable. The rotodial though is mounted on the top of R4 in an alcove, it can be removed.
The DAB radio can receive digital signals in UK. USB - which can play media files stored on memory sticks. With two auxiliary inputs for MP3, the output has been single with 3D enhanced stereo sound. 2.1 speaker gives 80W output. The system is also equipped with stereo headphone output.The RDS acts as a backup to the FM. Integrated iPod dock can support iPod Classic, iPod Nano 1st, 2nd 3rd generation, iPod Touch, iPod mini, iPod with colour display. The 4th generation iPod has a place in the R4’s dock, including iPhone when in airplane mode. The tone can be selected according to user. The user guide for MP3 files, CD and USB is provided with the system. The system has been kept simple with effortless handling. The 8 Kg system is available in Rich Walnut veneer (499.99 pounds or $974) and Dream White high gloss lacquer (549.99 pounds or $1,071 ). Demand for the system is likely to outshine supply According to R4 sources; the system will be available from late June/ early July.