This internet radio I have not even, but I was allowed to use it for the sound of a small garden party in conjunction with a DJ setup, because just had nothing else to speakers there. Therefore, I had the opportunity to test the radio detail and assess an entire evening to the sound of amplification and speakers. In short you do with this product is not much wrong, but you should know a few things that have been mentioned already in other reviews.
So the sound at low volume is a bit dull, the highs take but with increasing volume clearly. A kind of loudness effect and something you could clean up in the firmware. The audio output is fixed, that is not controlled by the volume control. The gain rushes almost not at all, the line input provides a clean signal and the even quite noisy. The operation via knob and option keys is something hoppelig, but it is still acceptable. Unfortunately, the remote control was not available to me.
The radio reception is working well, wireless could be a bit stronger. The LAN connector allows at least the direct connection to the router, thereby making it suitable for work rooms. By the side speakers, a fairly wide stereo image loses some presence in the middle gives but gets quite good for the room sound in itself. Via DLNA can stream music directly from Windows to the unit, but it worked only with MP3, FLAC and M4A were not expected to be decoded. But what bothered me was the little bit too lame processor, because the music hakelte a little, especially when sending large albums.
Additional features as Internet radio and an audio input should not be expected. So there is neither an FM tuner, even a Bluetooth receiver and not even a USB port for external storage devices. The latter is actually even in the lowest price segment exists and the device would add value to the alarm clock with your favorite music, as though it has a clearly defined core function. The UPnP capability is indeed great for computer and smartphone users, but for example, Play Music or Spotify so you do not get streamed onto the device, not to mention even of an Apple device, since it also does not support AirPlay. That would be more understandable, would it indeed more licensing fees to Apple, as a small Bluetooth chip would cost. For me personally, at least some of these features would have been absolutely buy crucial because a pure Internet radio I do not need personally.
It has not been possible to address the radio with the app from the Google Play Store. Hama is applying the controllability through an app, but another I have not found. This is somewhat annoying as the station management means Smartphone can be performed quite better. Alternatively indeed lends itself to the programming via web interface on a radio service, this may work for a long time.
All in all, one should not too high expectations start at around 80 euros. However, at least the promised characteristics could be designed better. A headphone jack, which is not regulated is as ugly as a lack of controllability by the app. And it's true that no manufacturer Hama, but merely an assembler in itself. That leaves only hope hama can ever take an influence on product care, but I would not want to go out of these become stuck. Binding to an Internet radio service is a curse and a blessing, as long as this exists, at least, the links are maintained to the transmitters. If not, however, survive a traditional FM radio this hir. With absolute certainty The absence of some more natural features, such as a USB port or even Bluetooth receiver make it more interesting. In this price range you could here can at least install a USB port.
