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Subject: A networkable (ethernet) stereo receiver?
Category: Computers > Hardware
Asked by: curiogeorges-ga
List Price: $20.00
Posted: 26 Aug 2002 17:14 PDT
Expires: 25 Sep 2002 17:14 PDT
Question ID: 58832
What stereo receivers are available now on the market that are
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.
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Subject: Re: A networkable (ethernet) stereo receiver?
Answered By: lot-ga on 26 Aug 2002 22:54 PDT
Rated:4 out of 5 stars
 
Hello curiogeorges-ga,

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
://www.google.com/search?q=network+stereo+receiver+broadband&hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&start=20&sa=N

I hope the answer is satisfactory,
if you need clarification on the answer just ask,
kind regards
lot-ga
curiogeorges-ga rated this answer:4 out of 5 stars
Great work.  Thank you.

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