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Linksys DMC250
$450.00
Released January, 2009
The Pros:Includes iPod docking station. Powerful internal amplifier. Streams music wirelessly.
The Cons:Currently no FLAC or ALAC support. Somewhat expensive compared to existing popular devices such as the squeezebox. Requires Windows.
The Linksys DMC250 Director is a part of the new Linksys by Cisco Wireless Home Audio (WHA) line. The WHA is a multi-zone, entire-house audio system that connects together using draft 802.11n wireless networking, Ethernet, and DLNA 1.5 to create a system that allows the user to wirelessly play and control music in every room of the home and can be pieced together by cost and need.
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The Linksys DMC250 Director is a Wireless-N Music Player with an integrated 50 W amplifier. It is designed to enable your existing audio equipment or speaker system to play all your digital music. Wirelessly search your music libraries, create playlists and use the Director to play different songs in different rooms or play the same songs in every room. The Linksys DMC250 also includes a docking station for iPods.
Features
- WiFi Standards: 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b compatible
- Amplifier: 50W Per Channel into a 4 Ohm Load
- Ports: 3.5 mm Stereo Headphone Output, RJ-45 Connector (ethernet), USB 2.0 A-Connector, iPod Astron Connector, 2x2/L-R Speaker Wire Out, RCA L/R Input, RCA L/R Output, S/PDIF (Toslink) Output, AC in, Subwoofer RCA Output.
- Display: 3.5 inch TFT Transmissive LCD Screen
- Resolution: 320x240
- Supported Audio Formats: AIFF, WAV, PCM, MP3, AAC, AAC+, Ogg Vorbis, MP2, Real, WMA
- Dimensions: 6.33" x 5.75" x 6.93"
- Weight: 3.42 lbs
- Minimum Requirements: WIndows XP or Vista and a Wireless Network
Package Contents
- Power Cable
- Setup Wizard (CD)
- CAT5 Ethernet Cable (6')
- Quick Installation Guide (Printed)
- Supplementary Information (Printed)
- IR Remote Control
- 1 CR2025 Battery in the Remote
Wireless Home Audio (WHA) System Products
Wireless Home Audio (WHA) Kit Options
Premier Kit
- MSRP: $999.99
- One Director - DMC250 - Wireless-N Music Player with integrated amplifier
- One Player - DMP100 - Wireless-N Music Extender
- One Controller - DMRW1000 - Wireless-N Touchscreen Remote
Trio Kit
- MSRP: $849.99
- Two players - DMP100 - Wireless-N Music Extenders
- One Controller - DMRW1000 - Wireless-N Touchscreen Remote
Executive Kit
- MSRP: $549.99
- One Director - DMC250 - Wireless-N Music Player with integrated amplifier
- One Stereo Speaker Kit - DMSPK50 - Dual bookshelf stereo speakers
User Reviews (3)
Pros & Cons
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includes iPod docking station
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powerful internal amplifier
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3.5" full colour screen (320x240)
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RCA analog or optical digital output
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USB 2.0 port for external hard drive
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much more affordable than Sonos' unit and has newer technology
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more sources planned through firmware updates
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proven manufacturer of wireless data hardware
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currently no FLAC or ALAC support
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somewhat expensive compared to existing popular devices such as the squeezebox
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boxy and unappealing aesthetic
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unproven manufacturer of wireless music transport devices
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Comments (1)
calbears7:
#linksys_dmc250 The first reviewer obviously doesn't actually have it. He lists "large physical size is boxy and unappealing." It's a 6" cube. If it were any smaller, it wouldn't fit the nice screen he listed as a positive or its impressive number of ports on the back. I actually wish it were bigger, so it would have a larger screen. Try something out before you review it, rather than skimming through a brochure.
Mar 26, 09
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