Much higher quality audio streamed direct from the cloud via WiFi so that your phone doesn't need to be in distance of the speaker. It also means you don't get any phone noises coming through your HiFi. You can also continue to use your phone to do other stuff that includes audio and video and it won't effect the playback. Finally it also uses loads less battery. Does that help as these are just off the top of my head! ☺

​but it's Bluetooth anyway. why would you need to add a Chromecast?

Add a Chromecast Audio and you've got a nice system for about £65!

is it 50 watt or 350 watt output??

this was posted before

350 watts

Reviews are a bit mixed for this on Amazon, although to be fair it is double the price on there

I opted for the Samsung j630 from argos eBay at £60 (£65 now), the courier lost it so argos sent me another along with a full refund, did look at this but I can't see a reason why it would be any better or worse for £50

I was just looking at this the other day at Currys for £99.99 and had it on my list of things to get , at £49.99 i might just get it but do I still get warranty with this ?? Iv never purchased a refurb item before what's the real difference

50w consumption

Shall I get it or not :man: , pls advise me on the reform item differences as iv never got a refurb before

Much higher quality audio streamed direct from the cloud via WiFi so that your phone doesn't need to be in distance of the speaker. It also means you don't get any phone noises coming through your HiFi. You can also continue to use your phone to do other stuff that includes audio and video and it won't effect the playback. Finally it also uses loads less battery. Does that help as these are just off the top of my head! ☺

Good deal for the sound but this one is extremely 'plasticky' and has a bit of a cheap feel and touch.

-£49.99? SWEET DEAL

Doesn't seem to quite add up Strange! :wink:

heat

I've got one of these and paid full price from Currys and very happy with it. For this price it's a bargain! Heat from me.

i bought it. neatly did when it was posted at £59....so another tenner off......happy days

I purchased this off them in february this year , for £79.99 . I think it's a good deal for £49.99 . Sound is not fantastic , but ok . I have plugged a chromecast audio in it . Can also play music from a usb stick. The hifi has 2 usb ports and if you download the "MAX Juke Box app" for your smartphone , you can play youtube audio through it too . Hope this helps

[quote=**** purchased this off them in february this year , for £79.99 . I think it's a good deal for £49.99 . Sound is not fantastic , but ok . I have plugged a chromecast audio in it . Can also play music from a usb stick. The hifi has 2 usb ports and if you download the "MAX Juke Box app" for your smartphone , you can play youtube audio through it too . Hope this helps[/quote]

​as mentioned earlier.....why would u add Chromecast if the unit is already Bluetooth. ???

​thanks. just seen this reply

Higher audio quality, easier to use.

It would only be higher audio quality if it has an optical input otherwise you'd be stuck using the Chromecast's rubbish DAC which negates any bitrate gains vs Bluetooth.

Using analog outputs, if you play the same song via CCA and also then compare streaming via Xbox 360.... the xbox sounds far better, and that's after tweaking the CCA to the Hifi setting :/

Great price, ordered

12 months

I heard the DAC isn't too bad in the Chromecast audio. It has to be better than Bluetooth.

Or one of my these for AirPlay: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00O0U37HO/ref=mp_s_a_1_fkmr1_1?qid=1463843396&sr=8-1-fkmr1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=istream+airplay

Got one myself and think it's great.

​To impress the girl next door

​It's refurbished.....

​cos you live your own house or flat rather than in a HMO or with your mum?

​because you want the same music in more than one room at the same time. I have 5 Chromecast audios connected.

Perfect been looking for one of these thank you

Orderd mine on Saturday , just waiting for delivery , any 1 had there's delivered yet

Mine arrived yesterday and it's pretty much what you'd expect - cheap and relatively cheerful. I got one of these as something cheap for the garage with USB and Bluetooth, it does the job well enough but I may have to return it....

Sound is a bit muddy and the tweeters on mine get distorted at higher frequencies (even at low-ish volumes). At high volumes the bass drops off and the speakers struggle. For those of you wanted to use a Chromecast with this for better audio quality than Bluetooth - don't bother, the unit itself won't be able to produce a meaningful enough difference. The unit and speakers are LIGHT - lightness and quality audio are not things that generally go together. About 18yrs ago I had a Panasonic SC-AK48 which was a claimed 400w RMS - it was much heavier than this, consumed a lot more power and had much better sound.

If you want really good sound quality, you WON'T find it in an all-in-one big brand (Sony, Samsung, LG, Panasonic, etc) hifi these days. If something consumes less power than it's rated for and weighs sod all, it's generally junk. Go to Richer Sounds, listen to some entry-level/mid-range stuff and pay a decent amount for decent quality. Hell, my speakers in the kitchen each cost more than this unit and you can really tell.

Tip: if you do get one, turn the Bluetooth ON in the setup menu and then you can turn the unit on with your phone from standby.

Happy with yours?

Got mine today

And dont put speakers on the floor for better sound it also makes a difference, it a good system for £50 was thinking of getting a sound bar but gona hook this to my telly , Bluetooth connect to my iPhone and USB that's it all in one so well worth it, plus a Dj jukebox cross fader and a app availble aswell

Has anybody had a problem with these? Mine makes a loud mechanical scraping noise when the disc drive runs.
As above the sound quality isn't fantastic, but the features are good. I thought I might try connecting a half decent pair of speakers to it.

no remote in mine,contacted panasonic and lets see else a return coming up