suggestions for kitchen dab + internet radio + network streaming

rangor gubbins

rangor gubbins

rangor gubbins

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as per the title, I'm looking for a good quality kitchen DAB radio, which can access internet radio, stream from spotify, but if possible also access my music from my plex server.
not looking to spend a fortune.
Roberts 94L is best i can come up with. Not sure how loud it is or how good the sound quality will be.
 
Thanks for the suggestions.
I'll look at Ruark - not come across that brand before.
As for Alexa - i can see the benefits, but have aversion to technology 'listening in' all the time [he says while his mobile phone is sitting on the desk....:rolleyes:]
 
rangor gubbins said:
Do you know if it can connect to audio media from a plex server?
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I don't see Plex specifically altho I don't have any music on mine. I do see local tho:

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If it's really important to you I can try put some on Plex and have a go?
 
DXP55 said:
Whatever you get DO NOT put it next to a Induction Hob - Mine gave a ear piercing scream and died on the spot.

I didn't know did I :o
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Thanks for the tip! We have induction hobs. How close was it? I've always assumed the magnetic field from induction only extends a tiny amount above the surface of the hob. I am careful not to leave mobile phones, etc. too near the hobs though.
 
dlockers said:
I don't see Plex specifically altho I don't have any music on mine. I do see local tho:

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If it's really important to you I can try put some on Plex and have a go?
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That's helpful, thanks. What device or service is creating/providing 'local'?
It does suggest there might be a way to access media on a local plex server, albeit without a Plex app frontend.
 
I'll check later for you. Local actually tried to play from my phone. Looks like music player is the right thing and it just finds a network share. Will confirm
 
rangor gubbins said:
Thanks for the tip! We have induction hobs. How close was it? I've always assumed the magnetic field from induction only extends a tiny amount above the surface of the hob. I am careful not to leave mobile phones, etc. too near the hobs though.
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There is about 9" between hob and side wall so I put it in the gap. :rolleyes:
 
@rangor gubbins not for lack of trying but I just don't have the patience to wait beyond the 10mins I've waited at this screen. Could be my model... I haven't troubleshooted far.

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We use an Alexa show which connects via bluetooth to a Tangent Ampster driving 4 ceiling speakers and a sub sat on top of a tall cupboard. Works well and gives us plenty of optios for streaming.

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