The acquisition of the Internet Radio had with me several reasons. First, I have here in the house where I need a radio, poor reception with the antenna. Secondly annoy me the local stations that seemingly have a preference for certain songs here. I lack as simple variety. Is also clear, the radio often accompanies me home after getting up, throughout the day until the evening. Home I hoped to get to the Auna Internet radio more Abwechsung. First: Yes, this Internet radio was the acquisition value, because there is more variety available, as I could have imagined before me.
PACKING & DELIVERY
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My delivery was fast and undamaged at home. The Internet Radio is safely protected supplied in a square box. The package includes the radio, AC adapter, remote control (incl. Batteries), audio cable and an excellent German manual.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
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The cube-shaped design of the radio looks modern and contemporary. I noticed the big screen first. Right and left are the speakers. The front is glossy. Here are also the control buttons and a USB port. On the back sit of the power switch and the other connections. The unit is remarkably well made, looks totally high and instincts after unpacking not to chemistry. It is absolutely comparable to an equivalent Hama Internet Radio. I can appreciate because it also a device Hama is in the family, so I know them both.
FEATURES
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Ok, I wanted an Internet radio. I am therefore surprised at what the device still can do. Here is an overview:
+ Internet Radio (connects to the Internet via the wireless network)
+ Music can be played over a connected USB stick
+ Music can be played from the PC (network)
DMR + (streaming via DLNA with PC, tablet or smartphone)
+ Recognizes the following formats: MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC and FLAC.
+ Wow, can even be (antenna hidden on the back) a normal radio
+ Alarm Clock with Sleep function (Big snooze button on top)
- Unfortunately, Bluetooth is missing
- SD card is not supported for music playback
GETTING STARTED
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First of all it is important to connect the Internet radio via WLAN or LAN / Ethernet cable to the network device, such as a router. It is also possible to connect the Internet radio via the WPS function, which is faster. Depending on a password or PIN must be entered. Once connected, the setup wizard starts. Follow the instructions on the display. I found that everything went smoothly and quickly.
SERVICE
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Either you used to control the remote control or the buttons on the device itself. I prefer the remote control. Although the menu items from numerous submenus exist, the whole operation is intuitive and easy knit. Basically, yet everything from back and forth, up and down. In the menu you will find the channel list. This is divided into German channels, worldwide channels and podcasts. Among the global broadcasters can you do with the continent, and then selects a country. To select now are different genres or you simply chooses among the best 40 stations of the particular country. Now many stations that you can listen to all free of course appear. This Auna Internet radio, there is also the possibility of finding a search specifying a desired station. Until the music of a selected station starts, pass a maximum of a few seconds. There are favorites, where you can store his favorite stations. These are then more discoverable among the favorites. There are no delays and hung my radio has not been well. That works just great. Of course there are a few channels that are not available because they just have a hiatus or whatever. If you look a little busy with the device, it rummages through the channels in the world and no longer comes out of the amazement :-) Within seconds you can find the right channels to his whim, jumps from Panama to Australia and check it after, what people in the Seychelles or in Iran so listen ... It's just great fun. Numerous good transmitter I was able to find that I hear quite often then. Interestingly, there is a total number of operators who do not or hardly Advertising. Somewhere I soagr found a station that plays only Christmas all year ...
INTERESTING
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What I really like, is the information that you can watch at each transmitter. Quite often the title and artist are given (depends on the transmitter on), this information to the transmitter ansich and the genre, if the transmitter has established on an area.
SOUND
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What you expect from a cube, which is just about 16x16cm big? I was surprised this device totally positive. The sound is amazing clean. There are bass present, the treble and bass are great. The volume can be adjusted from "barely audible" to "hearing impairment" set. Of course, no rattle and failures. It's fun, so that listening to music. Even after hours, I'm not annoyed. On The Contrary. Finally no annoying noise more, finally no annoying adjustment of the antenna more. My Panasonic radio can not compete as much.
COMPARISON
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Compared with the Hama internet radio, I noticed that the Hama Radio has cost the same output more than this Internet Radio from Auna. The Auna Internet radio stores all the settings and favorites, even if the device is not longer depends on the power. Our Hama device deletes the internal memory once it is briefly taken offline. An absolute no-go. Therefore, I recommend also clear that Auna Internet radio on.
CONCLUSION
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The Auna Internet Radio "Radio Gaga" is just great. It is thus possible to listen to radio stations around the world. Monotony was yesterday. For even more versatility hardly goes well. The large display with big letters is enjoyable and easy to control. Anyone looking for a really good, but still affordable Internet Radio, which I put this "Gaga" Internet Radio warmly. Strong buy recommendation. I hope my review was helpful.