I can give you some thoughts on this radio, it would be on my short list if I were to buy a Wi-Fi radio for several reasons.
It has both DLNA and Bluetooth streaming so you can stream to it from another device. Whilst this radio doesn’t have speech it does have a whole heap of stuff that makes the unit fairly useable, the radio has a keypad on the remote which allows the entry of text - similar to a telephone or mobile phone keypad - therefore you can - if you take your time - do searching for specific radio stations. The radio also boasts a large number of presets which are easily accessed via the included remote so - as you can see - the radio has a few things in its favour. > On 24 Jul 2015, at 4:56 pm, Ray T. Mahorney <mahorney....@googlemail.com> > wrote: > > speaking of wifi radios, does anyone have any comments on experience with the > CC wifi radio from the standpoint of accessibility? > > > Ray T. Mahorney > WA4WGA > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane > Trethowan > Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2015 8:56 > To: PC Audio Discussion List > Subject: More Accessible DAB/Internet Radio Systems > > Yep, I've found another one, this is the Ruark R2 MKIII > tabletop radio which has the following features: > Internet Radio > DAB+FM Radio > Bluetooth Streaming > Media Player > Stereo speakers - 9 watts RMS per channel Wooden Cabinet > 2 Aux-in inputs - 1 pair of RCA and 1 3.5MM jack Dedicated Headphone out with > separate Amp USB port Remote controller Preset control Full adjustment of > audio output including bass, treble and loudness > > The radio is accessed by an App or you can easily use it from the menu system > using either the remote control or by using the jog-dial in conjunction with > the buttons to change what you need. > > The App also allows access to most menu functions along with the browsing of > radio and Internet stations. > > As for the sound? I don't have this specific model - I have the one below - > The Ruark R2 MKII - it - but I can tell you that the sound is excellent, if > all DAB+ radio sets sounded this good then I'd be a very happy man, the Ruark > radio sets are some of the best I've heard - even the little Ruark R1 MKII I > have sounds damn good -. > > The Ruark R2 MKIII is available from Stereophonic for $799 > http://www.stereophonic.com.au > > > -- > > ********** > Those who need help are those who are prepared to help themselves > > > ********** Those of a positive and enquiring frame of mind will leave the rest of the halfwits in this world behind.
