Outwardly, the handcrafted casework and metal panels have been revised for a sleeker look and the LCD display has been replaced with a modern OLED (organic light-emitting diode) display, which provides text clarity from any viewing angle, while on top o the new R2 sits the improved TotoDial control system.

New internal technology brings further enhancements. Improved radio performance via DAB, DAB+ and FM, while internet and Bluetooth capabilities mean you can access radio stations from around the word and stream music directly to the new R2 from numerous devices.

Multiple R2s connected to a single wireless network can simultaneously stream music from a central computer, creating an easy to manage, multi-room system. In addition, the new model features a USB playback port and this socket can also be used as a charging port compatible with most smartphones.

The R2 also features Spotify Connect as a dedicated source. With a Premium account, you can use the Spotify app to select R2 as your sound source and then control playback using R2’s RotoDial, even if your smartphone or tablet is turned off.