Help required re: an internet radio.

[John_F]

Hi,
I'm not very technical when it comes to Hifi. However, I currently have a c1991 Revox H Line set up - H5 amplifier, H2 CD player & H6 tuner plus a Revox B77 reel to reel. Where I live in Devon, FM & DAB reception is poor & I would like to purchase an internet radio to play through my Revox H5 amplifier. Is there such a thing as an internet radio without an amplifier that I could play through my H5 ? If so, can someone recommend one?
I have been advised by Richer Sounds that a Denon DNP730 would fit the bill but I think this is fitted with an amplifier which I don't need.
All help greatly appreciated.

[RichB]

Hi,
I'm not very technical when it comes to Hifi. However, I currently have a c1991 Revox H Line set up - H5 amplifier, H2 CD player & H6 tuner plus a Revox B77 reel to reel. Where I live in Devon, FM & DAB reception is poor & I would like to purchase an internet radio to play through my Revox H5 amplifier. Is there such a thing as an internet radio without an amplifier that I could play through my H5 ? If so, can someone recommend one?
I have been advised by Richer Sounds that a Denon DNP730 would fit the bill but I think this is fitted with an amplifier which I don't need.
All help greatly appreciated.

How about a Chromecast Audio, connect to a DAC or from the 3.5 to rca.

Apps such as tune in, bbc etc all cast.

[mikeyb]

How about a Chromecast Audio, connect to a DAC or from the 3.5 to rca.

Apps such as tune in, bbc etc all cast.
+1

[walpurgis]

Or spend the money on a decent roof aerial, so your reception with your existing tuner is good.

[prsjnb]

I have one of these, which might fit the bill: https://www.robertsradio.com/uk/products/radio/smart-radio/stream-93i

Specimen review here: https://www.whathifi.com/roberts/stream-93i/review

I think I paid £129.00 (new) for mine earlier this year.

Caveat: I use mine as a portable so cannot comment on the sound quality when used as part of a fixed set-up with a good quality broadcast.

Jon;)

[JimC]

You've obviously got a PC of some sort, cheap (or however much you want to spend) USB DAC and job done.

Jim.

[struth]

yeah, i send from my pc to a chromecast mostly for radio. about 30£ and your done

[John_F]

Many thanks for all your comments. However, as I said, I am not up with modern day hifi technology & comments like "How about a Chromecast Audio, connect to a DAC or from the 3.5 to rca" mean nothing to me. I should explain that I have an iPad which has the In Tune app & this is what I currently use to plug into my Revox H5 amplifier in order to get internet radio. I use the iPad for other tasks & it is a pain - plugging in & unplugging it - every time I want to use it for another task.
I already have a roof aerial for the Revox tuner but as I live in a valley I would need to extend this aerial by about 200' in height in order to make any improvement in signal.
I want to use my Revox H5 amplifier for the sound quality, not my laptop & a USB DAC to improve the laptop's sound. Does the Roberts internet radio have an output socket that I can just plug into my Revox?
I do appreciate all your comments but I am looking for a simple solution. Maybe there isn't one & I'll have to put up with my iPad/In Tune/Revox current set up.
I am looking for something that I can just plug into my 1991 Revox H5, use it purely for internet radio & leave it there.
Any more ideas?

[walpurgis]

Could this be what you want? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ocean-Digital-WR01C-WiFi-Internet-Radio-WLAN-Wireless-Adapter-Tuner-Receiver-/332233991163

The illustrations clearly show it connected to a stereo Hi-Fi, presumably via the 3.5mm headphone socket. I connect portable MiniDisc players to my Hi-Fi the same way.

[John_F]

Hi Walpurgis,

This looks more like what I'm looking for - will investigate - many thanks.

[walpurgis]

Hi Walpurgis,

This looks more like what I'm looking for - will investigate - many thanks.

Let us know if it proves suitable.

[Roy S]

Look out for a Sansui WLD201 -

http://www.superfi.co.uk/images/manualbrochure/sansui-wld201-spec.pdf

[prsjnb]

"Does the Roberts internet radio have an output socket that I can just plug into my Revox?"

Yes, it has a 3.5mm stereo line-output. User manual here: http://www.aeldownloads.com/robertsradio/userguides/Stream%2093i%20Issue.3.pdf

Jon;)

[mikeyb]

If you already have an iPad but save yourself a good bit of cash and buy the Chromecast Audio as recommended above.

Can be fitted into your system via RCA and can be put out of sight behind system.

[John_F]

Many thanks for all your comments - I'm going to try this: Ocean Digital WR01C WiFi Internet Radio WLAN Wireless Adapter Tuner Receiver. I get it tomorrow & will let you know how I get on. Its small enough to sit beside my Revox set up without being too obtrusive.

[nbaptista]

I have this, and is OK:
https://nadelectronics.com/en_EU/product/mt-2-media-tuner/

[John_F]

Went for the Ocean WR 01C in the end & it fits the bill perfectly. I'm still figuring out its logic but it does what I want. Screen is small but once I've configured what I want in stations that won't be a problem. It claims to have access to 17000 stations (compared with 20,000+ with other makes) but this will be more than adequate. At last, I don't have to keep plugging & unplugging my iPad any more!
I visited Richer Sound in Plymouth on Sunday for advice but they were only interested in selling me articles that they stocked & wanted to sell me a Denon set at £279. There was no mention of Ocean at £50.00.
Walpurgis, this was perfect - so glad I joined the site for advice before purchasing. Many thanks!!
Photo attached of set up.