Denon RCD-N7 Wi-Fi Network Streaming AM/FM Receiver with CD Player and iPod/iPhone Dock Review
Denon RCD-N7 Wi-Fi Network Streaming AM/FM Receiver with CD Player and iPod/iPhone Dock Feature
- Compact 65-watt/ch (4-ohms, 1KHz) AM/FM/CD receiver with built in iPod dock and networking capability. Made for iPod and iPhone with digital audio transmission.
- Internet radio and network audio straming via Ethernet and Wi-Fi. Online support of Napster, Pandora and Rhapsody (Service subscription may apply)
- Supports Apple AirPlay allowing straming of music files directly from iTunes music libraries located on Mac, PC, iPod Touch and iPhone.
- Allows playback of music files stored on PC or NAS when networked connected. Front mounted USB input for playback of WMA and MP3 music files. 96kHz/24-bit audio format capability.
- Hard button remote control included. Supports "Denon remote App" for operation control by iPod and iPhone.
The RCD-N7 is a music listener’s dream system. This compact AM/FM CD receiver with built in iPod/iPhone dock and networking capability allow you to enjoy music from virtually any source. Connecting the system to the internet via Ethernet cable or wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) opens up a new world of content from Internet Radio, Napster, Rhapsody and Pandora (subscription fees may apply). Set up is extremely easy since the "N7" supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup. The N7 will be one of the first audio components to support Apple AirPlay, which allows direct streaming of music files from an iTunes library on a Mac, PC, iPod Touch and iPhone. It's also a dlna certified device enabling direct music file streaming from other dlna equipped products like smart phones. A front panel USB input allows playback of music files stored on USB memory stick or other USB configured storage devices. And of course, you can also enjoy CD’s, and old school AM/FM radio! Other connectivity includes an optical digital input and two analog Aux inputs. In spite of its compact size the N7 delivers plenty of power. At 65-watts/channel, it’s capable of driving your favorite high performance speaker system. It even has a dedicated subwoofer output for connection to a powered sub. The system can be controlled using the included hard button remote or by the "Denon Remote App" downloaded to your iPhone or iPod Touch. You’ll be amazed at how many ways the RCD-N7 can bring music to your life!
