suggestions for kitchen dab + internet radio + network streaming

[rangor gubbins]

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.

 

[pepp77]

Alexa show 5?

 

[Firegod]

Maybes a Ruark R1s?

 

[~Divine~Wind~]

Alexa show 5?

Aye for the price of them at times the Alexa stuff is very hard to beat

 

[rangor gubbins]

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....]

 

[dlockers]

I have a Roberts and it's great, but the connected features for home automation are a bit gash (it uses undok).

 

[rangor gubbins]

I have a Roberts and it's great, but the connected features for home automation are a bit gash (it uses undok).

Do you know if it can connect to audio media from a plex server?

 

[dlockers]

Do you know if it can connect to audio media from a plex server?

I don't see Plex specifically altho I don't have any music on mine. I do see local tho:

If it's really important to you I can try put some on Plex and have a go?

 

[DXP55]

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

 

[rangor gubbins]

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

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.

 

[rangor gubbins]

I don't see Plex specifically altho I don't have any music on mine. I do see local tho:

If it's really important to you I can try put some on Plex and have a go?

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.

 

[rangor gubbins]

My plex server is running from a synology NAS with all the media stored on it, so maybe i can stream music from the NAS (without the Plex server) to the radio?

 

[dlockers]

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

 

[DXP55]

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.

There is about 9" between hob and side wall so I put it in the gap.

 

[rangor gubbins]

There is about 9" between hob and side wall so I put it in the gap.

Oops. At least nothing exploded!

 

[dlockers]

@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.

 

[rangor gubbins]

@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.

Thanks for trying!
At least if local network sharing doesn't work, running via mobile phone and Bluetooth is an option.

 

[rangor gubbins]

P.s. I love your Welsh dragon drawing

 

[Gav_r26]

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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[rangor gubbins]

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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Sounds like a good setup. I don't really want to get an alexa though.