Good price. Was tempted by one of these a while back, with the optical input you can connect it to a chromecast audio and use Spotify from your phone.
Jonnyblock to M_z
14 Apr 17#2
You don't need optical to use a Chromecast audio.
kristmace to M_z
14 Apr 17#4
Only works with Spotify premium. I borrowed a Chromecast Audio from a friend and was really shocked at how few apps support it. Youtube, Amazon Music and Groove don't work either.
rev6
14 Apr 172#3
Indeed you don't. But this most likely has a better DAC in it. If it does, you're better off using optical.
manbearpig
14 Apr 17#5
So old fashioned. Does anyone still have these things in their houses?
rev6 to manbearpig
14 Apr 176#6
Sure. Not everyone is happy with soundbars and Sonos devices.
jasee to manbearpig
14 Apr 17#7
I was going to say yes as I thought it was just a DAB and FM tuner (no amp) but I see it's wireless so you can connect to it from anywhere on your network to receive DAB and FM radio directly rather than over the Internet, which has advantages
MrHot to manbearpig
14 Apr 171#16
Some people like to play music on half decent speakers instead of rough 192kbit mp3 or sometimes worse when streaming over some tinny Bluetooth speaker.
Welliesorter
14 Apr 172#8
It's not wireless (unless you count traditional radio) but as others have said, that's easily remedied. Also works well when connecting an iPod or iPad via the USB socket.
jasee
14 Apr 17#9
Yes, seems I've got it all wrong :disappointed: it's just a mini hi-fi system with 30 watt output with dab and fm radio and a cd player
rev6
14 Apr 171#10
You can connect it to a PC or TV for example. Or like someone said, a Chromecast audio. Or even some cheap Bluetooth receiver.
markymark34
14 Apr 172#11
Bought my dad one of these and a set of speakers a few years ago. Cracking little system. He absolutely loves it. Great alternative to a Bluetooth speaker.
Welliesorter
14 Apr 171#12
Exactly. Don't let the lack of built-in wireless put you off. I have my TV connected to one optical input and a Chromecast audio in the other. I'm using it with a pair of 20-year-old Wharfedale speakers and am really impressed.
markoUK
14 Apr 17#13
Can you plug an iPhone into this at all?
rev6 to markoUK
14 Apr 173#14
Yes, wired, using USB or a 3.5m male to RCA male cable.
You can buy optical versions or use a 3.5mm female to RCA male cable to connect the receiver to the Denon. Then you would connect the phone to the Bluetooth adapter and play your music.
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https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/s/ref=is_s_ss_i_4_6?k=3.5mm+to+rca&sprefix=3.5mm+
Wireless possibly a Bluetooth receiver like this
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00Y29NXEA/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1492201045&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=bluetooth+receiver&dpPl=1&dpID=41kqwMjV5RL&ref=plSrch
You can buy optical versions or use a 3.5mm female to RCA male cable to connect the receiver to the Denon. Then you would connect the phone to the Bluetooth adapter and play your music.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00OHW3Q4E/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1492201233&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=3.5mm+female+to+rca&dpPl=1&dpID=41TK4283PiL&ref=plSrch
That's if the iPhone supports Bluetooth like this. Android does.