While the government hasn’t announced plans to switch off analogue anytime soon, it has said it will help hundreds of small radio stations in Britain broadcast in digital for the first time.

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And whether you listen to news commentary, phone-in shows, football coverage, the Top 40 chart or a curated playlist or podcast via Bluetooth, there’s something on the market for you. The Ruark Audio R1 MkIII Radio might be a bit expensive but it has a deeply rich sound and a beautiful design. If Apple ever makes a DAB radio, it would probably look like this one. The simple and straightforward design makes this great DAB radio standout from the crowd. On the front you will find a big speaker and a large OLED screen. The screen is bright and easily readable. I had t he battery plugges in for 2 days and still didn't fully charged, I don't get it.The Monty DAB radio however is fantastic get to listen to my own music v

After playing around with the buttons we got the hang of how to use the radio and found that on the H6 Prestige, our favourite podcasts, playlists and radio stations were taken to a new sonic level.

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Another excellent feature of the VQ Monty design is the built-in battery that charges automatically when you plug your device into the mains. The radio will show you the current charge when off and you press the 'mode' button so you know what charge is left. This function is not available when no rechargeable battery is fitted. Dimensions 10 x 13 x 18.6 cm, weighs 1.5 Kg, output 10W, monochromatic LCD screen, Bluetooth, Headphone, needs batteries for portable mode. Sony says the XDR-S60 provides “interference-free” listening and during our test we tuned into BBC Radio 4’s PM show and found the sound to be sharp and clear. We also noticed how powerful the speakers were for such a small radio. Also, five pre-set buttons allow you to save your favourite stations and the large volume dial is a welcomed addition. This radio could serve well as a neat bedside addition. Key specs – Dimensions: 23.5cm x 14cm x 9 cm; Weight: 1kg; Colour options: 1; Batteries: 6x LR14, mains poweredThe Monty works well with applications like Spotify and Apple Music. There’s also a classic 3.5mm aux cable if you want to listen through a set of headphones. VQ Monty portable DAB radio features