Okay thanks, Pioneer are still supporting software updates for the system as I updated it yesterday, I'll have a look and see what the C5 offers over the C3 and C4.
On 12 Jul 2014, at 11:53 am, Les Gordon www.cdrdvdr.com <mr...@comcast.net> wrote: > dane, the xsmc3 and mc4 are discontinued by pioneer, the smc5 doesnt say > anything about being discontinued, but i'm not finding anybody in the states > selling it. so possibly the us model is a different model number. > thanks les. > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dane Trethowan" <grtd...@internode.on.net> > To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <pc-audio@pc-audio.org> > Sent: Friday, July 11, 2014 1:16 PM > Subject: Re: Pioneer XW-SMC4 Full Media Center System > > > The interesting thing about this model is that Pioneer Australia don't seem > to support it, I bought the model through eBay and its certainly available in > the United States. > > I wouldn't be at all surprised if there's a model above this one that might > even have a CD Player or other features given that the cabinet of the unit > has a couple of blank panels on the front and top. > > > On 11 Jul 2014, at 11:50 pm, Hamit Campos <hamitcam...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Man this sounds epic! >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane >> Trethowan >> Sent: Friday, July 11, 2014 2:35 AM >> To: PC Audio Discussion List >> Subject: Pioneer XW-SMC4 Full Media Center System >> >> The system described here is both the most complete and flexible Media >> Center I've used. >> >> I'll be writing a review on the system shortly as I have some exploring to >> do to get access to some of the features so here's a summary of what I've >> found thus far. >> >> The system is a stereo unit which looks much like a Boombox but thinner. >> >> Sound is very good with the unit offering Digital Amplifiers at 20 Watts RMS >> for each channel. >> >> Connectivity options would seem endless when you look at what's available on >> the system. >> >> . Bluetooth Connectivity >> . AirPlay and DLNA compatible >> . USB port which will handle files in most audio formats including FLAC, >> AAC, MP3 etc. >> . Line-In jack >> .Internet radio >> . FM Tuner >> . Music Server >> . Compatible with Pioneer Remote Controller Apps for IOS and Android .Able >> to handle music services such as Spotify and Pandora .Built-in iPhone dock >> >> Its unfortunate that Pioneer Didn't include DAB+ but perhaps its easier to >> market something like this world wide without DAB+. >> >> The XW-SMC4 can be connected to your Network either using Wi-Fi or LAN, >> unfortunately I'm going to require a little sighted assistance to set up the >> Wi-Fi connection but I was able to connect to the network using the LAN port >> and update the firmware without any issues, the system has a HTML Web >> Interface. >> >> I'll keep you all informed of my progress >> >> >> ********** >> >> Dane Trethowan >> Skype: grtdane12 >> Phone US (213) 438-9741 >> Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 >> Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 >> Mobile: +61400494862 >> faceTime +61400494862 >> Fax +61397437954 >> Twitter: @grtdane >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > ********** > > Dane Trethowan > Skype: grtdane12 > Phone US (213) 438-9741 > Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 > Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 > Mobile: +61400494862 > faceTime +61400494862 > Fax +61397437954 > Twitter: @grtdane > > > > > ********** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
