Network Player Onkyo C-N7050

Key Features A High-Quality CD Player and Network Audio Player in OneDiscover the Power of High-Resolution AudioStream Direct from Smartphone and TabletDirect-Digital iPod/iPhone-Certified Connection via USBPremium 32-bit Digital-to-Analog ConversionNetwork CD Player Spin and Stream Your Way to Hi-Fi Heaven If youre seeking a top-quality Hi-Fi component that can handle digital audio playback from PC/NAS, smartphone, and compact disc, then look no further than the C-N7050. Its engineered for gapless high-resolution network audio (including 5.6 MHz DSD and 192/24 FLAC and WAV) with simple song selection via smartphone app. You can stream your smartphones music library and explore thousands of online radio channels using the included vTuner service. Or plug in your iPhone/iPod and listen as hidden details are unveiled by the Apple-certified direct-digital USB connection. Like all products in the Onkyo Hi-Fi family, sound quality is simply outstanding. Audio decoding is handled by a floating 32-bit DSP engine while digital-to-analog conversion is courtesy of a flagship 32-bit PCM1795 DAC from TI Burr-Brown. Proprietary VLSC virtually eliminates high-frequency pulse noise for clearer performance. In the C-N7050, premium processing technology complements tough anti-vibration constructionand the result is clean, energetic, and natural sound thats easy to enjoy any time you want.What Hi-Fi Sound and Vision - April 2015Rating: ***** Verdict: The dual role is hugely appealing, especially given the price and performance.