Originally posted by gonk:
The Audiotron is not solely an internet radio -- in fact, it started out without any support for Internet streaming audio. It is not as standalone a product as the IR1000 (you won't get the full value of an Audiotron without a networked PC, for example). At the same time, it offers the advantage of being able to provide convenient access to your personal MP3 collection in addition to Internet radio. At $350, it's not exactly cheap, but it has built a strong and loyal user base over the last few years. And since it is built on a foundation of playback of lossy compression formats (MP3, WMA, streaming audio), it probably doesn't mesh well with the traditional concept of "audiophile" grade sound. There is a pretty good dissection of an Audiotron.
It seems the "ethernet only" version is now on sale for $199 which makes it easier to justify for just Internet radio and its other features.
AudioTron Ethernet I looked through thier discussion boards and some people stated a new version was coming but I could not find any dates or even rumours that seemed reliable.
For $199 and a birthday coming next month this may be a fun gift to get for myself.
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