I previously had a Noxon 1 I've replaced by this device, as I increasingly DRM WMA and AAC on the board have now, which can play this instrument.
Unlike the Noxon 1 the radio link is stable and regenerates after any crashes again within a short time. The Noxon has also suspended from time to time, I have never experienced here.
The display is also easier to read, as regulated in brightness and contrast, though not as good as the big brother of the Soundbridge.
In the original firmware the display remains lit even in standby, which I found disturbing in the newer firmware it comes (also during operation) after a few seconds. I hope that it is yet to be implemented, that the display turns off in standby mode and remains in operation at.
The setup is made easy when you have understood the principle, the Quick Start Guide is to but kept a little short.
Unlike the original devices from Roku offer distributed by Pinnacle copies of license restrictions no direct access to an iTunes library, here is needed as the Firefly server, but which is installed quickly. For DRM WMA Media Player (version 11) is required, or the older Windows Media Connect. DRM AAC will not play.
It is no problem to run multiple servers in parallel and switch between them.
You get regular software updates that are aufspielbar either directly from the menu, or if there are betas, can be activated via the Roku website. Here it is advisable to visit the Roku Forums where errors in the software will be discussed. For emergencies, the Bridge has a recovery mode, which allows you to play the standard software. WPA support also can get mW via a firmware update.
This model has no digital output and no wired LAN input, which is not very bother me because the reception and the sound is good. It also has a memory card reader, which I have only briefly tested. Some pieces were not shown, which may be due to an incompatibility cards (I used a 2GB card and not very thoroughly tested). Access to the card has apparently not the many fine features that are obtained when using a media server.
With appropriate network devices can also operate the Bridge on a Media Server, without requiring a PC. The device must therefor have a UPnP media server (that have some network drives or router with USB port.
Should also be mentioned that you can control the basic functions of the bridge via a web interface.
Positive I also noticed that the pauses between the pieces are minimal short (with newer firmware even better) and WMA mode is usually a continuous transition between the pieces work.
A disadvantage is worth mentioning that this does not save very many radio stations themselves. Although there are preinstalled etiche, but can save you even just as many as will fit on the preset buttons.
All in all, a reliable and practice-oriented unit, with good Firmware Support.
