Compare Prices : Denon DF102DAB

Review summary: Small is beautiful for Denon's hi-fi separates.

Pros: Great sound; Solid, stylish build; Feature-packed

Cons: Audio can get muddy at high volumes

Verdict: The best micro hi-fi for the price!

Review summary: For that audiophile touch, the CD player comes separated from the main DAB receiver, which itself is stacked full of connections for fattening up the system with the option to add Denon's ASD-1R iPod dock (around £80), cassette deck (remember those?!) ...

Pros: Top quality build and design, tons of connections, excellent sound quality, iPod friendly

Cons: At this price, we'd like even more features

Review summary: Digital Radio is becoming increasingly important in hi-fi - see the likes of products like the Arcam DT91. But now - thanks to Denon - Digital Radio and the mini system have suddenly become an item, with products like the D-F102DAB system.

Pros: Excellent sound quality, Good DAB radio, Excellent CD player

Cons: iPod dock is extra

Verdict: This Denon is the kick-off point for real hi-fi

Review summary: Shave £100 off the price of the system by going without the two small speakers

Pros: Excellent sound quality, Good DAB radio, Excellent CD player

Cons: iPod dock is extra

Verdict: In fact, it's only when you push the envelope do you uncover this system's limits. They are the 'only smaller' part. This system will not fill a big room with music or play well at ear-splitting levels or (paradoxically) at whisper-quiet levels. But ...