kitchen music streamer

[kwmason]

I am looking for a small music streamer (1 box) that i can put on a shelf in the kitchen that can wirelessly access my itunes account as well as internet/dab radio - easy enough for my wife to use but preferably not a dock. something portable enough to maybe move from room to room or outside if needed.
budget £500 very max

 

[kwmason]

if it helps, my itunes music is kept in the cloud not on any device we need to have turned on and we access it either via an ipda or iphone5 - another option we would consider is just net streaming from say a spotify account instead

 

[Tim-Ann]

The Squeezebox Radio does that with the optimal battery pack. But you would need a computer or server to stream the music etc.

Tim.

 

[SamS]

If you are not fussed about it being stereo - this from Logitech (the replacement for the Squeezebox Radio) could fit the bill nicely. I have a squeezebox radio and for a mono speaker it is surprisingly solid sounding.

http://ue.logitech.com/en-gb/smart-radios?WT.mc_id=EMEA_DR_UK_Q4_FY13_SERP&WT.srch=1&ci=0

Very transportable either by moving the mains plug around with you or getting an optional battery pack, which fits inside the unit, and can give around 5 hours of music when fully charged. It charges when you have the radio plugged into the mains.

There is a way to use two of them (at least there was for the squeezebox radio) to create a stereo pair.
*** Sorry just had a look at the instructions - I don't think this is possible with the UE radio as it doesn't use the Logitech Media Software ***

Very easy to use and fit into the home network.

But I am sure there are lots of similar products around.

Enjoy the search
Sam

 

[canyelles]

You could buy an airplay equipped speaker and stream via your iPad

Here is an example

http://www.superfi.co.uk/p-11740-jbl-soundfly-ap-wireless-speaker-with-airplay.aspx?utm_campaign=froogle&utm_medium=organic&utm_source=froogle&gclid=CJHh0Ju26rUCFaLHtAodCkQAtg

Just google 'airplay device'

 

[kwmason]

might try one of each and see which works best as they both come under budget.

 

[Lord Spa]

500 should buy you
Logitech squeezebox touch
power amp (arcam 8p)
pair of solid bookshelf spks (royd eden?)

I have two setups like this (linn av5105 amp linn uniks)

I have squeezebox radio. audio is just not punchy enough for a busy kitchen but fine for little rooms.

 

[linnfomaniac83]

I would suggest airport express or apple tv if you have a tv in the kitchen and any active speakers of your choice. (note the apple tv will need a dac but that can be done for £30)