I’ve been looking for a new stereo for a couple of years, it’s not that I’m fussy, just…particular. It had to have an auxiliary in and DAB radio, but above all it had to look great. So it was with great delight that I found the Revo Heritage.

The Revo Heritage grille

Described as a ‘deluxe table radio’ the Heritage really looks the part. With a styling that echoes classic 60s designs but finished in aluminium, rubber and a walnut veneer it’s a looker. It’s not just a pretty face either, with more modes than you can shake a stick at:

• DAB radio
• FM radio
• Internet radio (11,000 stations)
• USB input
• 3.5mm aux input
• Wireless UPnP audio streaming
• iPod docking
• Last.fm integration

Sure, there’s no CD player, but when was the last time you used one of those old plastic discs anyway?

Now, back to the outside. The control system is based around a surprisingly intuitive joystick with added buttons for presets, modes, sleep alarm and play controls. There’s also a wonderfully tactile rubber volume knob. The front panel is set with a frankly stunning white on black OLED display (which dims when the unit is powered down). The sound is good as well, it’s not as room filling a sound as you would undoubtedly get from a Hi-Fi separates or mini system but for a bedroom it’s perfectly adequate.

The OLED display

There are a couple of minor improvements I would make, these are all small gripes in a great system though. While optical out is provided there’s no optical in, this would be a great touch. There’s no mute button, a petty quibble I admit but I’d use it. Full iPhone compatibility and control would be lovely, although I understand why it’s lacking (there is standard compatibility, of course). More alarms please, it only has two.

With so many options I’m finally listening to music I like and discovering new stuff too. I charge my iPhone over night, wake up to DAB radio, stream Spotify for a quick fix of something specific, and use the Last.fm connectivity to search out new music. And when I glance over it still looks great.