With digital radio start up due in just over six months, get ready for an onslaught of unit to hit the market, as well as peripherals. First cab off the rank are the Networks units, which come in several configurations and the manufacturer claims can receive crystal-clear reception from any radio station you like, from anywhere in Australia.
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It needs no computer or extra equipment required, just a broadband connection. Users can select stations by name, location or genre. Once a user finds a station they want to listen to you save it into your favourites list.
Music can be played from your computer, CDs, iPod and other MP3 players, which can be managed from a remote control. With dual independent alarms, sleep, snooze and FM, networks can also function as an alarm clock.
This radio can also double as a home audio network and play music to any room without wires across the house. Even better it can play different music in each room at the same time.
It is also possible to add a stereo speaker, subwoofer and CD player to convert the unit to a hi-fi system. It comes in cherry, walnut and wenge woods.
RRP
Networks Internet $699
Networks Internet/FM $799
Networks Internet/FM/DAB $899
Networks Speaker $150
