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The Denon SMART S-52DAB is the absolute radio…It’s an all-in-one self-contained unit combining a DAB/FM radio, a CD/MP3/WMA player, an iPod dock, USB connectivity and wireless network streaming.

From the top, the S-52 has a concealed dock – it’s under a flap when not in use – able to accept all iPods from the third generation on. The functions of a docked ‘Pod can be controlled by the system’s remote control, and for those of you who acknowledge the existence of other personal players there’s both a USB socket and a conventional 3.5mm stereo analogue input on the front panel.

The CD player can handle conventional discs as well as MP3 and WMA files stored on CD-Rs, and the system can also decode AAC, m4a and FLAC files. Meanwhile wireless network capability allows it to stream music from PCs or Macs, as well as accessing over 7000 internet radio stations.

There’s also a DAB/FM RDS tuner, and the S-52 also has a flexible alarm system, allowing different time and source selections for weekdays and weekends, with automatic time updating from the internet via Network Time Protocol.

Specs

• Compact size with huge room-filling sound
• Four high-quality sound tuned speakers
• Long throw drive units plus passive bass radiators
• Powerful and dynamic amplification 20 watts rms
• High quality sound reproduction from Denon Hi-fi
• Blackfin DSP from Analog Devices
• Audyssey Bass XT extends realistic bass
• Audyssey Dynamic EQ keeps the sound lively
• Audyssey Spatial EQ expands the stereo image

For such a stunning product, the price is not what you’d expect! The SMART S-52DAB is yours at £500!