A networkable (ethernet) stereo receiver? Best answer on the web
networkable? That is to say: a standard component stereo receiver
lets you swictch between multiple devices (such as a DVD player, CD,
Cable, etc.). I need a receiver that you can connect to a network
(ethernet) and control it remotely. An integrated MP3 player would be
nice too, as well as Dolby sound. Please help me find this. Thank you.
Below are the networkable units I could find.
- ZapStation appears to satisfy the requirements
http://www.zapmedia.com/products/specifications.html
ZapStation has dolby digital sound, MP3 capability, ethernet, built in DVD player, internet radio and has full remote web access according to the blurb. “The ZapStation™ can do it all. It plays CDs, DVDs, and MP3s. And, through the ZapMediaSM Portal, named the ZapZone and your high-speed Internet connection, you can access music, movies, streaming video, video downloads, Internet radio, Web surfing, and more.“ Competitor comparison and main feature analysis chart
http://www.zapmedia.com/products/product_comparison.html
- Motorola DCP501 almost does what you require except for the remote access. http://www.gi.com/dcp/about%5Fdcp/overview.html
“is packed with features combining a DVD/CD/MP3 player, 5x100 watts per channel amplifier, AM/FM stereo receiver and an interactive Digital Cable Receiver within a convenient, space-saving design that redefines home entertainment.” Dolby sound too. “The DCP platform also provides the gateway to interactive services* such as video-on-demand movies, local source information, interactive program guides, more channels of impulse pay-per-view movies and events, Internet access and more”
- Kenwood Entre again has most of the features except remote access or Dolby sound. http://www.iapplianceweb.com/appReview/IAW_AUDIO_PLAYERS/23
“With the ability to control your audio receiver, DVD player, and digital media files, it will not only enter your home, but probably take over your whole entertainment center. The Entre is equipped with an internal CD-R/RW drive, a 20 GB internal hard disk drive, an internal 56 kbps v.90 modem, and cable modem or DSL access via USB connection” “The device can be managed via a PC using the included application, or you can use the remote control or component buttons. The Entre is also equipped with multi-room capabilities via Home PNA 2.0 connection, so you can stream MP3s, CDs, or Internet radio to up to four rooms in your house. And of course, there is the video aspect of this device, which will allow you to play DVDs on-screen using the video input/output connectors.” “You can rip MP3 files from CDs or transfer MP3 files from portable players using the USB connection. As for Internet audio, you can connect directly to the Internet without using a computer through the internal modem, a cable modem, or DSL line using a USB to Ethernet connector to retrieve streaming radio” -Connections
(2) RS-232
Dial-up Modem
Home PNA 2.0 RJ11
Ethernet via USB connection
Analog Audio Inputs
Analog Audio Outputs
(2) Digital Audio Inputs
Digital Audio Output
Telephone Pass-Thru connector
(3) Video Input/Output connectors for On-Screen display
Kenwood site and product information
http://www.kenwoodusa.com/product/product.jsp?productId=2357&productLineId=2
- The following ‘almost’ comply to your specifications with the odd feature missing: Lansonic Digital Audio Server (DAS-950 PRO) has remote access but no Dolby or video. http://www.iapplianceweb.com/appReview/IAW_AUDIO_PLAYERS/28
“One the best features of the DAS-950 PRO Series is that it can be controlled via an Ethernet connection using standard TCP/IP protocols. Over this connection the DAS-950 PRO hosts a command line interfaces and an internal web server. Using a PC you can browse onto the DAS-950 using popular web browsers such as Netscape or Internet Explorer” MP3 capability included. - connections
0 Base T Ethernet connection
IRDA
RS232
Remote Control
(3) Stereo RCA inputs
3 Zone Stereo RCA outputs
SPDIF Digital input/output
TOSLink Digital input/output
Manufacturers website
Lansonic
http://www.lansonic.com/DAS-950_main.htm
- The Lansonic Digital Audio Server (DAS-750) is stereo, has internet radio, has MP3 capability, can connect multiple devices via 3 Stereo RCA inputs, is networkable with ethernet that can be controlled through a web browser or accessed via “network neighborhood” in Windows but no video or Dolby sound. http://www.iapplianceweb.com/appReview/IAW_AUDIO_PLAYERS/3
“can hold approximately 350 CD's worth of music and then stream the files across a local area network (LAN) to speakers or other devices in your home or office. Rip CD's, download MP1/MP2/MP3 and WAV files, or listen to streaming MP3 audio” “The DAS-750 can connect to an Ethernet-based network using the a "drag and drop" file interface. On Windows systems, a simple browse through "Network Neighborhood" will find and access the DAS-750, and all of the audio files. The DAS-750 will digitally serve music to up to five independent music sources in different rooms.” “It even comes with a built-in web server to allow playlist setup and control using a standard web browser.” - It comes with the following connections:
10 Base T Ethernet connection
(3) Stereo RCA inputs
Stereo RCA output
SPDIF Digital input/output
TOSLink Digital input/output
- and features
Digital Audio Serve/Music Jukebox/Internet Radio
Built-in web server
Multi-user network
Ethernet LAN interface
Lansonic website
http://www.lansonic.com/DAS-750-pro_main.htm
- The rest in the list have been included as they are networkable, but do not have quite the right balance of features that you are looking for: AudioReQuest ARQ2
http://www.iapplianceweb.com/appReview/IAW_AUDIO_PLAYERS/26
This doesn’t have a radio receiver but features a CD player, music jukebox, internet and MP3 player and ethernet, coax and optical digital outputs, stereo RCA, composite video / S video but is not controllable remotely. Request website
http://www.request.com/Products/ProOverview.html
- Imerge SoundServer M1000
http://www.iapplianceweb.com/appReview/IAW_AUDIO_PLAYERS/10
With MP3 capability “it can record audio CDs automatically from its front loading tray and gather CD track listings via the built-in Internet connection” “The audio connections can be a choice of analog stereo RCA phono, analog jacks (TRS balanced/TSunbalanced), or S/PDIF digital coax, depending upon the configuration you've selected. Connection to the Internet is accomplished through a V90 modem or ISDN connector.”
- Compaq iPAQ Music Center
http://www.iapplianceweb.com/appReview/IAW_AUDIO_PLAYERS/5
However network connection is only via RJ-11 HomePNA connector, networkable but not ethernet, no MP3 player either. - connectors
Stereo RCA jacks input/output
Optical TosLink input/output
Coaxial S/PDIF input/output
Composite and S-Video output
(3) USB ports
RJ-11 HomePNA connector
S-Link port
IrDA
- HP De100c has ethernet and built in CD / burner MP3 capability, but lacks some features. http://www.techtv.com/products/consumerelectronics/story/0,23008,3362580,00.html
- AudioRamp iRAD-C
Not that well featured with limited connections but networkable with CD player http://www.iapplianceweb.com/appReview/IAW_AUDIO_PLAYERS/6
“Users can create personal music libraries of Windows Media or MP3 songs downloaded off of the Internet or copied off of CDs and control them easily through one device without having to periodically change CDs.” “It connects to the Internet via a 56k modem, Ethernet, or HomePNA connection” AudioRamp’s website
http://www.audioramp.com/iRAD-C/features.html
- Dell Digital Audio Receiver
http://www.iapplianceweb.com/appReview/IAW_AUDIO_PLAYERS/15
“stand-alone receiver you can use to play music downloaded to your PC in MP3 and WMA file formats. The device connects to your PC through a phone line using HPNA 2.0 technology or the Ethernet; then you're ready to jam to any song or playlist from the digital jukebox PC in any room of your house with a phone or Ethernet connection.”
- Philips FW i1000 networkable audio system
http://www.audio.philips.com/streamium/fwi1000/product.asp
- Broadband connection for Optimal Streaming quality
- 3 CD Changer
- FW/AM Digital Tuning with 40 presets
- Dual Logic Tape Deck
- Stream MP3 from your PC harddisk via Home network connection
- 240 watts Total Power
- Plays CD, CD-R & CDRW discs
- Digital out & Line out for perfect CD Recording
- RJ45 connector
- Philips MC i200 networkable microsystem
http://www.audio.philips.com/streamium/mci200.asp
- AudioRamp iRAD-s networkable microsystem
iApplicance
http://www.iapplianceweb.com/appReview/IAW_AUDIO_PLAYERS/7
- Some interesting stuff here, but most of it is for turnkey and OEM solutions. Audioramp
http://www.audioramp.com/technology/
Search Strategy:
network stereo receiver broadband
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lot-ga