Interesting these issues with the Evoke 3. I have an Evoke 2 which I haven't used in a while. I must find out if it still works. Evoke say that my old set is not compatible with DAB+ if it is ever launched and that nothing can be done about it. I get the impression that my radio will just become a silent ornament if this does ever happen but that hasn't been made clear to me. For those who prefer to listen to their favourite channels privately, the Pure Evoke H2 DAB/DAB+/FM and Bluetooth radio comes with a headphone output. Connect headphones for private listening or plug your music player in and play your music through the H3. The sound quality of analogue radio can be patchy compared to digital, as it’s very sensitive to interference. That’s why you sometimes have to move the aerial, and even the radio around to get a good signal. Most DAB and internet radios also include an analogue tuner. 3. Internet radio However, even when it powers up, the display is corrupted, and the front panel controls are arbitary, no tuning or channel selection works. Some remote functions (eg OK and volume) work

The main exclusions are: cosmetic and malicious damage, costs that you may incur due to your product being unusable, and installation and disposal charges for a replacement product. ccb talks about a "wi-fi upgrade" and "Pure Evoke Flow logo", but describes their radio only as a "Pure Evoke", not Evoke-3. Is it actually an Evoke Flow? There's already a thread on problems with Flows on firmware v1.7 http://community.whathifi.com/forums/t/352359.aspx Evoke H3 allows digital radio and wireless music streaming to be enjoyed around the home. With an impressively vivid screen, radio station artwork is now displayed in full colour. The practical user interface and large scroll wheel makes using digital radio much easier than ever before. Evoke H3 is a compact design and available in oak or walnut finishes, making it the perfect radio for kitchen, bedroom or office. Basically it's a small Winflash type program that will rewrite the radios operating system to the radio's EPROM - removing any corruption and starting the radio from afresh. It takes about 5 mins to complete.

Andy Clough:Thanks for the info, folks. I've forwarded a link to this thread to Pure's PR dept and have asked for a response.

These failures are rare and can be caused by electrical spikes or some other harsh interruption of the radio's normal process, and if it happens the radio is programmed to default to it's 'USB loader' screen where it can await recovery. The R1 doesn’t come cheap but it offers sensational sound for a radio of this size, or indeed any size. With the large central scroll wheel at the top of the device, you can easily skip through DAB digital radio stations, finding a wider selection of content than you would with a standard FM device.

The next step after looking at products in the same category, was to look at products from the same brand, Pure. The next day I tried to plug on the radio and to turn it on but the radio is completely dead, it does not power on at all. I cannot do any factory resets etc as the radio does not even turn on - it is completely dead. A couple of weeks ago I returned home after weekend away & reconnected my 3year old Evoke 3 radio to mains. Screen showed, 'waiting for upgrade' message.Radio keys all dead. I have never upgraded this radio or connected to computer.

It also does not follow that DAB itself would be 'switched off' immediately (should DAB+ ever be introduced here). They would probably run in parallel for quite some time.What’s more, the practical user interface and large scrolling wheel makes it much easier for listeners to use their radio – even if they’re new to DAB technology. We particularly liked the fact that you can see all the art from your albums on the Pure Evoke H3 screen when streaming via Bluetooth. Evoke say that they cannot ensure that their products are " futureproof" which I can understand... that would be impossible... but to wash your hands of a product that for me is only a few years old makes me wonder about ever buying a Pure radio again... as good as they are!

The Pure Evoke H3 is a radio that delivers high-quality audio and offers convenient features. It is designed to provide a reliable and durable performance over time.DAB reception now stretches across most of the UK, covering 97% of the UK population. In the event that you’re not covered, or your station selection is poor, you could opt for an internet radio station instead. This streams radio stations from the internet by connecting via your household Wi-Fi network. This is great, but it might restrict where you can listen. DAB, in case you’re wondering, uses a broadcast DAB signal so it will work in places where Wi-Fi isn’t available. How good is the sound? The Pure Evoke H3 is all about giving consumers the perfect combination of sound quality, easy-to-use features, and sensational style. We found the practical user interface very intuitive, which is nice if you’re looking for a radio that’s going to be suitable for a range of users. Next up is material. Read through the product description for Pure Evoke H3 DAB Radio to get an understanding of the materials the product is made from. Some materials will obviously be known for delivering better quality item than others. You might also have decided that you’ll only accept a product made from a particular material. Designed with a focus on beauty and performance, the Pure Evoke H3 is a sensational piece of compact audio equipment that would fit perfectly in your kitchen or on a bookshelf. The Evoke H3 is a step-up version of the H2 – one of the simpler offerings in the Evoke portfolio. The unit sports a dual speaker, which is decent enough for a radio of this price, though the sound is little flat. If you’re after a bright and cheerful DAB that won’t cost the earth, this is an excellent choice.