Processing:
The streaming box is made of durable brushed aluminum with glossy rounded edges. She is massive and quality, shows no blemishes or column. Due to the higher weight it is stable on the rubber studs. On the back are next to the Micro-USB port on the box to the Stom time regards also an optical SPDIF connector, a 3.5mm jack and a USB port. In addition, a discreet small hole for the reset.
The Wi-Fi antenna is perpendicular protrude and can not inclined (but twisted) are. You will be connected via a SMA screw with the box. So it is easily possible to exchange them for other standard Wi-Fi antennas that will not be necessary in my case.
All cables are in standard quality, not outstanding but not cheap effect.
Commissioning:
As described in the manual I first produced the Stomzufuhr, though I realize that the micro USB connector is not completely disappear into the device and difficult to plug went. To avoid damaging it, I read the plug easily stand
Further steps functioned without problems who can not cope with the Quick Start Guide, and has the opportunity to get directly through a QR Code the manual to your phone. But this is a good autofocus digital camera necessary because the QR code is very small.
The web interface is easily configurable via the mobile phone. She is multilingual, first appears in English, but can be changed with a single click. All menu items are self-explanatory and I do not see any room for improvement, it is a great and simple interface! If one connection to the own WLAN, there is even the possibility of the password, the normal in points appearing in plain text view to find errors.
To use the Streaming connects you with the wireless streaming of Box provides through its own connection itself also Internet.
Operation:
About IOS the box is immediately detected and can be used as a media device. A button at any media player lets you choose the audio source and also in the settings, the function is located. This is more than simple - simply ingenious! About Android the matter is somewhat more complicated because the respective DLNA app must be able and the number of these apps is manageable. Not even the highly acclaimed PowerAmp or the Apps of Internet radio or local radio station offers this feature. This is a shame, but it is likely that this standard finds its way also to the applications of droids in the near future.
The sound quality is convincing, of course, only when a corresponding system that outputs the signal. I tested both the catches, as well as the optical output and can here exert no criticism.
I moved in the tests through the whole apartment, and even outside was the signal to cause strong enough to not disconnect. The transmission works well and should really come to the performance limits, you can use an external antenna.
Conclusion:
All in all, a very high-quality equipment that leaves no criticisms openly. Best served are users who have their music collection in iTunes and want to stream from their devices. This works really excellent. Who owns Android should first make sure that the used apps DLNA capable, or your phone supports direct streaming.
I currently have so far reported three units of Icy Box in permanent use and can only be positive!
