Manufactured by Denon, the RCD-N7 is a very useful and handy device because it has Disc Player, AM/FM radio, iPhone and iPad playback all-in-one. This device is also known as Network Ready Receiver. This portable device can be used to manage audio from any source. It also features Wi-Fi connectivity and it can stream audio from Internet radio and other online music stations via Wi-Fi. The integrated AirPlay of this device helps in streaming audio from iOS devices and iTunes library.
The inbuilt amplifier of the RCD-N7 supplies 65 Watts to each channel at 4 ohms and it is around 33 Watts per channel at 8 ohms. The RCD-N7 is much more than a speaker dock because it features an advanced two-channel receiver. The device appears like a large Mac mini. The dimensions of the RCD-N7 are 4.4 inches tall and 11 inches wide. Its depth is less than a foot. The tray-loading CD player is present in the front of this device, which also features a USB port and a 3.5mm input jack for audio inputs. It has LED display as well. Many ports are present at the back of RCD-N7.
Features
This device comes loaded with Apple AirPlay and it is capable of streaming music from a PC. The RCD-N7 has 99 AM/FM station presets and it can store around 50 Internet radio “Favorites”. This useful and handy device includes 2 analog audio inputs. The minijack is present on front and RCA auxiliary input is in the back. This device lacks phono input. The audio input for TV and DVD is present on the back side. The CD player in the front of RCD-N7 plays CDs, MP3, and WMA. The USB port is present in the front portion. This device features headphone mini jack and its power cord is detachable. The dimensions of the RCD-N7 are 11″W x 4-3/8″H x 11-7/8″D. RCD-N7 weighs 9.8 lbs and comes with a 1 year warranty.
Specifications
The RCD-N7 is a perfect desktop audio system with a dock, which allows the users to connect their iPod or iPhone comfortably. This dock can be used to listen songs and other audio content. The inbuilt CD player present in the front portion of this portable device is compatible with WMA and MP3 format. This audio system also features FLAC playback capability and is compatible with CD-R and CD-RW formats. The output of each channel is 65 watts. Channel could be connected to the speakers via loudspeaker connectors.
The internet radio of the RCD-N7 has over 12,000 stations allowing the user to choose their sound tracks from Pandora as well as vTuner services of Denon. Besides this, the RCD-N7 also has Rhapsody and Napster music services. The user can control this audio system from an iPhone or iPod touch using the Denon Remote App. This DLNA-certified audio system allows the user to access sound tracks on computer.
High points
The RCD-N7 manufactured by Denon is also known as the Network Ready Receiver. This portable device is lightweight and it can be used to manage audio from several sources. This device features an iPhone and iPod dock and a CD player in the front portion. Besides these features, the RCD-N7 also has an AM/FM tuner. This device features Wi-Fi connectivity and it allows users to stream audio from internet via Wi-Fi. The user can also listen music from the iDevices and iTunes library, thanks to the AirPlay feature of this audio system. The RCD-N7 features two-channel receiver and it looks similar to a large Mac mini. The length of the RCD-N7 is 4.4 inches and it is 11 inches wide.
Low points
The RCD-N7 takes some time to get connected to the home Wi-Fi network and you may have to use a firmware update to resolve the Wi-Fi issues. One more low point is that you need to run a firmware update to set up the AirPlay functionality. The upgrade is available for free. The LED screen of the RCD-N7 is small making typing on it quite tiresome. The package includes a universal app for iPad and iPhone but you can use this universal app to type text. The front panel of the RCD-N7 lacks a menu button.
Price
Priced at $600, the RCD-N7 is a device worth owning because it is a disc player, radio, iPod & iPhone playback all combined in one device? This portable device is available for sale at stores across the US. You can also buy this modern audio system online from Denon site as well.
