CONCLUSION
The Majority Quadriga is the 3rd DAB and internet radio I’ve used to date and it's also the best, not only because it comes ready with a 2.1 speaker system but also because it features a very convenient CD player (yes, my entire collection has been digital for many years now but I still have some oldies which seem to sound better on CD). Yes, you will not be throwing a party with the 2.1 speaker system of the Quadriga anytime soon but audio quality is surprisingly good and as for volume levels well it's still more than enough to cover a large room. Build quality is also very good and even though a larger LCD screen with touch functionality would obviously look and feel better the front navigation buttons work well. As for secondary features even though the addition of a USB port for music playback is always welcome (a microSD slot would also be nice to have) it just supports MP3 files. Granted this will probably be plenty for most people but i was also hoping for FLAC support. I was also looking forward to using the UnDOK Android/iOS app with the Quadriga since my smartphone seems like a better choice than the remote control (not to mention you can also use it to control the Quadriga from anywhere at home) but no matter what i did the app just wouldn't detect it, even by manual IP input (issue with my FRITZ! BOX 7950 AX?).
The Quadriga by Majority currently retails for 229.95 pounds inside the UK (Majority.co.uk) and for 281.29Euros inside the EU (Amazon.de) a price tag which is considerably lower compared to competing models with similar features and specifications (not to mention you’re also helping plant a tree with your purchase). Needless to say, more expensive models may feature higher quality enclosures, larger screens, higher volume levels and even better audio quality but that applies to everything out there. What matters in the end is that the Quadriga does what it’s supposed to do and does it very well and for that it deserves the Golden Award.
PROS
- Build Quality (Solid Wood)
- 2.1 Speaker System (120W)
- FM RDS Radio / Internet Radio / Podcasts / DAB / DAB+
- Spotify Connect / UnDOK App Audio Streaming
- CD Player & USB Media Player (MP3)
- Wired & Bluetooth Wireless Connectivity
- 2.8” Color TFT Screen
- 3 Year Limited Warranty
- Tree Plated With Every Sale
CONS
- Price (For Some)
- USB Audio Format Compatibility (MP3 Only)