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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Evaluating 129 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the exceptional audio quality of the devices and how wonderfully simple they are to set up right out of the box for daily listening enjoyment. People also deeply appreciate the remarkably helpful support team members, who efficiently resolve technical challenges through friendly and prompt email communication. However, some people mentioned encountering frustrating error messages on their screens and needing access to a Windows computer to install necessary software updates. A few consumers felt dissatisfied when devices stopped working properly over time or lacked truly independent standalone operating capabilities.

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Quality

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer support. I too had received the 'Waiting for PC wizard' error message for some time on the DAB500 unit. I received a really speedy response from Josh who sent clear instructions on... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The support team were excellent. They responded very quickly to my query regarding my DAB radio. The proposed solution worked perfectly. It is really good to know that such a fine support team is beh... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I only received it yesterday but it was very easy to put it together (I am not technically minded at all) took about 5 minutes, so within 10 minutes I had started playing my cds i had not listened to... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bought the DAB500 2 years ago on Amazon, received the "PC Wizard" error message which meant it would not work. Contacted Oakcastle tech support who were excellent, after several email exchanges it is... See more

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Oakcastle is the home of leading edge electronics and home audio products. Every item in the Oakcastle range was meticulously designed in Cambridge, England. Great detail has been applied to every stage of the design and manufacturing process in order to achieve an outstanding finish.


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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic customer service

Had an issue with my new DAB500 cd/radio player. Contacted the support team & received an immediate response from Emilyn. Followed the advise/info given & problem sorted/resolved. Very efficient, great service, couldn't ask for more.

March 9, 2026
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

CD 150 CD Player

For the price, the Oakcastle CD-150 is a solid little player, but it has a few quirks. The battery life seems a bit optimistic; while it's advertised for longer, I found it only manages about 3 CDs before needing a recharge—I suspect the higher 'play time' figure is based on FM radio use rather than the power-hungry CD motor.​Sound-wise, the volume steps are a bit odd. Settings 1 and 2 are surprisingly loud (not ideal for quiet background listening), and once you crank it up higher, the speakers start to distort quite a bit. Finally, the display is a letdown as it doesn't show the track number, making it hard to navigate through an album. That said, if you can live with these small issues, it’s a decent, budget-friendly choice for a basic player.

February 17, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Value for money

I received my TT200 Classic Turntable today. The product was well packaged and arrived in perfect condition. Solid and well made, the system looks great. Everything about the system shouts expensive. Given the price, the system is great value for money. The sound quality is great and particularly good when listening to digital tracks via Bluetooth. Overall, a great product, allowing me to listen to LPs that have been in the loft for forty years.

February 27, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Its more than just a cd player

I was after a CD Player saw this and it looked good. Was amazed when it arrived! not only is it a CD player but also a DAB radio has Bluetooth aux input and lots more could not be happier for the money

February 27, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

DAB500

This product was purchased to replace an old cd/cassette player,we bought a DAB500 and it fits great in the space we had,so easy to set up.The sound reproduction is lovely,the remote is simple to use and being a pensioner that is paramount,changing the mode of operation is a doddle.

February 13, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had a problem with my unit DAB500 tried…

Had a problem with my unit DAB500 tried through Oakcastle to solve this issue and did not work,they offered me a refund but instead I wanted the same unit if possible as it is a quality product and they solved it quickly.A replacement being sent out.A credit to all at Oakcastle and the customer service first class.

February 15, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Partial function failure – software obsolescence of the Magic Player!

“The hardware is actually top, but the software maintenance is deficient. While artist and title are still displayed, the album covers and the information about the composer are completely missing since 2025/26.

My photos from 2022 prove that it is not a hardware defect: At that time, all data and covers were perfectly displayed. The outdated Magic Player (Frontier M6) can no longer fully process the current data streams. However, Oakcastle/Majority does not provide a firmware update to fix this error. A radio that gets worse the longer you own it is unacceptable. Here people are saving at the wrong end! I'm waiting for an update!”

February 13, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service

Had a problem with Dab500 radio/CD. Customer services were brilliant. Replies received within the hour and help/advice was clear. Had to try a few different things so a bit of back and forth with the team was required (all dealt with promptly) until it was found that a software update was needed. Supplied proof of purchase as requested and was sent a file to help assist with this and full instructions on how to do it. Problem sorted.
I have quite a few Majority/Oakcastle items - they are well built and the sound quality is very good. Very pleased customer!

February 10, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding service.

I really can't fault this company, fast response to queries, prompt answers and recommendations, the SB40 sound bar is a great piece of kit ,had a small issue with remote controller, problem resolved quickly and efficiently, I would recommend this company to anyone in a heart beat 💓

February 5, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Oakcastle DAB400

The Oakcastle DAB400 was a Christmas present and I am delighted with it. I use it mainly for listening to FM Radio and CDs, and the DAB400 has all the features that I need for choosing my programmes easily. The sound quality is surprisingly good, taking the unit's size into consideratiom. A great lttle piece of equipment.

January 4, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Customer Service

I bought the Oakcastle DAB500 this week. Not only am I very pleased with the radio/CD player but I am delighted with the superb Customer Service support I received. I had difficulty setting it up - my fault, not the instruction booklet's fault ! - and I sent an email to Customer Services. Their response was very quick and it was not only extremely helpful and solved the problem, it was also very pleasant and personal. Really excellent service.

January 30, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor quality product poor service

Poor quality product. Unhelpful customer service who you can’t speak to you in person. Full of apologies but not actually helpful. Just send you back to where you bought the goods from. We had extenuating circumstances which meant we were days out of the 1 year warranty. They didn’t care. They don’t care. Poor quality product, poor quality service. Unhelpfull when things don’t work out.
A OID AVOID AVOID

January 14, 2026
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Reply from Oakcastle

Dear Thomas, thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you were disappointed. For clarity, the product had no fault and only required a software upgrade, which the Tech Support Team guided you through step by step, even though the unit was out of warranty. The team remained fully available, acted in good faith, and provided all the instructions and files needed, yet they did not receive a response from you regarding the outcome of the upgrade before this comment was left. Should you need further assistance, please reach out to Tech Support with the details. Best regards, Team Oakcastle.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I bought the DVD from QVC

I bought the DVD from QVC - it looks great and so easy to charge - so easy to register for the 3 year warranty- at first it would not go through - I sent an email to support and then it went through I then sent saying that it had gone though and again by return they sent a lovely email welcoming me to the product - this has given me great trust that if I needed help at any time I can contact and get a reply without waiting days. Great product if you still have DVD'S - no need to use the TV - good size .🤗

January 9, 2026
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Reply from Oakcastle

Dear Mrs Denise, , thank you for taking the time to leave us some feedback on your experience with Oakcastle DVD player. We are thrilled to hear that you like it. Feedback such as yours makes our world go round. We wish you enjoy using Oakcastle for years to come. Best regards, Team Oakcastle

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Asked a question

Asked a question, they answered it very quickly, great service.
The item a cd player with Bluetooth works very well.

January 6, 2026
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Reply from Oakcastle

Dear Roger, thank you for taking the time to leave us some feedback on your experience with the Oakcastle Technical Support team service. We are thrilled to hear that your issue has been resolved so quickly. We do value our customers and we love going the extra mile every time. We wish you enjoy using Majority for years to come. Best regards, Team Oakcastle

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Some solutions aren't in the user…

Some solutions aren't in the user manual, and my own attempts often fail because they don't seem logical. But the Oakcastel support team showed me the right way, which led to success in troubleshooting! Thank you all! Armin

January 4, 2026
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Reply from Oakcastle

Dear Amin, thank you for taking the time to leave us some feedback on your experience with the Oakcastle Technical Support team service. We are thrilled to hear that your issue has been resolved so quickly. We do value our customers and we love going the extra mile every time. We wish you enjoy using Majority for years to come. Best regards, Team Oakcastle

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great system

Great system, easy to set up and has great sound. Looks good to. Great to have both CD and Bluetooth functions.

January 1, 2026
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Reply from Oakcastle

Dear Graeme, thank you for taking the time to leave us some feedback on your experience with Oakcastle product. We are thrilled to hear that you like it. Feedback such as yours makes our world go round. We wish you enjoy using Oakcastle for years to come. Best regards, Team Oakcastle

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Customer Support

I bought a pretty entry level soundbar to enhance the sound quality oh my TV.
I had a few issues installing it, contacted customer support and they were excellent. They responded to every email question very quickly and always with advice. With there help we sorted my issue. Its good to see a company with fantastic customer service.

December 10, 2025
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Reply from Oakcastle

Dear Ken, thank you for taking the time to leave us some feedback on your experience with the Oakcastle Technical Support team service. We are thrilled to hear that your issue has been resolved so quickly. We do value our customers and we love going the extra mile every time. We wish you enjoy using Oakcastle for years to come. Best regards, Team Oakcastle

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