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PURE and Marshall do it again
Iconic brands combine to produce EVOKE-1S Marshall digital radio
At a launch event at the Marshall Amplification factory on 28 July, PURE and Marshall presented a new and improved version of the multi-award winning EVOKE Marshall digital radio, the EVOKE-1S Marshall. The new model combines the award-winning quality of PURE’s EVOKE-1S radio with the legendary style of Marshall Amplification.
The EVOKE-1S Marshall is wrapped in black vinyl, recreating the iconic look of a Marshall amp, with solid wood construction, brass-effect control panel and a black metallic speaker grille. For maximum sound quality it has an integrated full range hi-fi speaker and features a bass reflex port for enhanced bass performance alongside a custom designed 3-inch drive unit and active filters to provide a natural ‘direct-from-the-studio’ sound. The optional, matching S-1 standalone speaker enables stereo output and richer, deeper bass.
New features include ChargePAK compatibility for portability offering up to 24 hours between charges; an OLED display that is clear from any angle; a light sensor which automatically adjusts display brightness; more station presets (30 digital radio or FM); an auxiliary input to connect an iPod or MP3 player; and FM with RDS for maximum station choice. textSCAN™ and Intellitext® have also been added so that scrolling text can be paused and controlled as well as stored for browsing at a later date.
The radio has both a countdown timer and a radio/tone alarm. A USB connector allows product updates to be loaded from the Internet so the radio can be kept up to date with any software changes. And, in true rock style, the volume pot still goes up to 11.
Paul Marshall of Marshall Amplification said: “We’re excited to bring the Marshall brand back to this fast growing segment of consumer electronics. Working with PURE we’ve created a digital radio that brings iconic Marshall design to an equally iconic radio that all listeners can embrace as a stylish statement of their love for music.”
With a SRP of £119.99, the EVOKE-1S Marshall will be available at independent retailers from September, following initial exclusive availability at specialist music retailer HMV from early August.
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