Purveyor of high-end hi-fi and home cinema gear, Denon has long remained one of the most prestigious and affordable AV manufacturers consistently turning out cracking bits of kit that fall just on the right side of expensive.
The S-81DAB not brand new, but it's a prime example of Denon's ability to marry quality aesthetics with even tastier hi-fi credentials. A style system it may be, but the S-81 is still serious about its music packing in a top-notch CD player with MP3 and WMA support, a fully optimised DAB radio with an RDS FM/AM radio in case you live outside of the DAB reception zone and one of the best integrated iPod control systems we've ever encountered.
Designed as a bookshelf system, it features 50W + 50W amplification for the dual two-way speakers, simple set-up, clock radio and a supremely ergonomic remote that sports a dedicated iPod control key so you can navigate your 'Pod's menus with the Denon's remote.
The price has just been cut to £500 from £600, placing it firmly in the mid-range price bracket but with high-end performance. Sweet.
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