Internet Radio- computer needed? Does this mean receiver is merely an amplified speaker for my computer, or can it receive and play web radio on its own, so long as wifi is available, with no computer on?
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It recieves internet radio all on its own. Some apps are free(pandora, slacker) and others you need a premium account(spotify, last.fm, XM) But the really really slick feature is once you have it networked you can connect to its webpage and add radio stations off the web if you know the URL. It will M3u, RSS(podcasts) and another one I can't remember right now. The vtuner app already has tons of station you can search for. It also has DNLA so you can listen to anything you have shared via windows media player on the local network. Ipod works great on the front USB but the onscreen display is a little slow but if you use a lot of playlists you should be happy. One problem I haven't figured out yet is when I use my portable USB drive. It likes to play every song twice. The USB drive also has a pokey menu. If you are a heavy user of internet radio you will be very happy though.
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Thanks for reply...So, that is in fact what I am trying to determine in these threads. If I have the USB wi-fi plug, then I should be able to use any computer (or wi-fi capable device) as my music 'server' - correct...?There should be no need to buy another router (Apple TV or Apple Airplay)...Getting very close to pulling trigger on this purchase so thanks for thots if you know.
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Yes, you can use a 5.2 setup without difficulty. In fact, that it what I am using. I am not quite sure what you mean by "bypass wifi," but you do not have to use the wifi in the receiver unless you want to use internet-enabled servicesIt is a great amp with fabulous sound.
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The 2 speakers are wired to the speaker outputs on the receiver. The "wireless" feature of this radio is the WIFI connection to the internet through your wireless router.
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I don't know. If so, it's not already installed. But you could download pandora, which is kind of Internet radio.
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This makes your computer able to receive wifi signal. You will still need a wireless router box, depending on which internet provider you use. If you are using a laptop, it should already have a wireless adapter and you won't need to purchase this. If you are using an older desktop, you will probably need an adapter like this one, in addition to the wireless router.
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You will need speaker wire to go to all the speakers. I would suggest that you extend the wire antenna for better reception of radio signals. If you are in a remote area you will need an external antenna system, and finally, you will need the peripheral input devices such as record player, cassette player, CD player and perhaps TV audio inputs...all of these will need cables / wires to be connected to the Receiver amplifier. Good luck. I do not recall what provisions there are for external antennae.
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You need to amplify the sound. A pure amp will do. A receiver is an amp with other features, primarily the ability to "receive" a radio signal.
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We have a receiver that has problems and needs to be replaced. I wondered if this radio can take the place of the receiver? I mean can we hook our CD player into the radio and then have the sound come out of our existing speakers.
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No, that's the whole point of this device, it is independent from your PC (except if you want to pay for and add PlayOn, but that's a different discussion). After you do your initial setup (some channels may each require a code to be activated, others don't need one at all), your PC doesn't even have to be turned on. But you _will_ need a wireless router, if you don't have one already.
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Not having a TV will make setup and use of some features almost impossible. For instance, the Net feature requires the TV to select the radio functionality as well as creating stations. For just CD or Ipod, the receiver will be functional
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You don't need a receiver with this unit! It's self-amplified. Just plug it in to your TV via HDMI. Plug your other components in to the TV as well. At worst, you'll need to run a pair of RCA audio cables from the TV back to the audio input of the Sound Bar. Hope this helps
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No you need a receiver, you might be able to play it thru your computer do to the fact that you can record an album and put it on a mp 3 disc. I haven't tried to play it on my computer though
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you will need a computer to set it up! once set up is done you can stream iTunes playlist through airplay or you can use an auxiliary cable if wifi connection is poor!
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Hi Leonard B., I bought this receiver for my brother and sister in law, last year. They wanted a basic, powerful stereo receiver, NOT a home theatre system. I chose this model because the speakers my sister in law has are high end and need 75 watt PLUS per channel. She is a semi professional singer, who listens to classical music and opera all day long. They LOVE this receiver. The sound is crisp and clean. The radio is dynamite, and they live in a remote area of the northeast. So yes they need an extra antenna. I use one myself even tho I live in Chicago. This is an excellent receiver to serve as the center of a traditional hi fi set up. You can plug your TV/DVR/DVD into it.. but it is not a home theatre system. It's for music and radio listeners. -Timothy Jackson Chicago, IL
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I don't think this device can be routed through you wi-fi system. You can place the transmitter so that it receives output from your computer through a headphone jack and place the receiver using a red and white RCA jack into the back of you receiver into aux. I think there are other ways to do this but this way will work with the correct cables etc.
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Any Bluetooth-emitting device will be picked up via this receiver. If your computer has ability to broadcast via Bluetooth, you should be fine.