Wireless Oxx Digital Radio Connects To The Internet

The Oxx Digital Classic DAB+ not only allows a user to listen to digital radio stations, it can also connect to Internet radio stations, stream audio from your computer, and even play music from your MP3 player. At $299, this DAB+ enabled radio is definitely a must have in every household.

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Users will find it easy to control the Classic. All its buttons and knobs are clearly labelled, while its display screen is bright and clear. The glossy white finish looks great and can complement any room, although Oxx Digital is also offering a black version.

After the initial set up, a user can immediately listen to digital radio (DAB+). The signal in our office (North Sydney) is strong, allowing us to listen to most digital radio stations without having to fully extend the antennae. Some of our favourite stations include Koffee, Radar, and GORILLA. If digital radio is not available in your area, you can still listen to standard FM using the FM band radio tuner. It could have been better though if Oxx Digital also included an AM tuner so that users can also listen to talkback radio.

The Classic also connects to Internet Radio via Wi-Fi or Ethernet. Users can choose to connect to local Internet radio stations, Podcasts, and any other subscription-free stations from all over the world. The audio quality depends on the station’s streaming format (bit rate transfer), so make sure that you listen to a station that streams at 128kbps.

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In addition to this, the Classic can also stream music from files stored on your PC. The unit supports MP3, WMA, AAC files as well as M3U and PLS playlists. This feature requires a user to enable sharing on Windows Media Player 11 or on any Network Attached Storage (NAS) on the network. As soon as you have done that, you can easily change tracks or play/pause the music using the playback controls on the Classic.

While the Classic does not have an iPod docking station, one can still listen to music from their iPod or MP3 player via its aux-in port. There is no auxiliary cable included, so you will have to purchase that separately. The unit also comes with an audio-out jack for connecting a pair of headphones or for connecting it to a hi-fi set.

Other features on the Classic include four station preset buttons, alarm clock with snooze function, and Sleep.

Overall, the Oxx Digital Classic DAB+ is a must have for those who want a box that has digital radio, Internet radio, music streaming, and MP3 connectivity. It is available now for $299.