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- Brand: Denon
- Part Number: S-52
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| From: Amazon Posted: Sep 12, 2008 Type: User Review |
Great feature set, but software and audio quality problems forced return
We bought this because we needed a new clock/radio/alarm and decided to go a little overboard. We really needed CD and iPod integration with a dual alarm clock. This isn't the only unit with those features, but it was one of the few. This thing...
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 2.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Jul 25, 2008 Type: User Review |
Great features and sound
I agree with the other user who said that the S-52 is difficult to set up. It requires some patience in entering the Network information (e.g. WPA password), and a few times of saying, "Stink, I hit the wrong button again." But, once you get past...
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 4.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Apr 20, 2008 Type: User Review |
At last, a total digital music solution
This product exceeded my expectations. Here are details not highlighted in the product info:
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 5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Mar 22, 2008 Type: User Review |
Good start but needs more flexibility.
Overall, I'm satisfied with my Denon S-52. It's very well-built and feels very solid (it weighs over 14 pounds!) with impressive build quality. The WLAN antenna on the back is detachable so you can use a different Wi-Fi antenna if you need extra...
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2.00/5 |
| From: CNET Reviewed by: drpreece Posted: Mar 05, 2008 Type: User Review |
"Typical DENON set-up issues but WOW! The pain is worth every hour!"
It should ship with a "BANG HEAD HERE" sticker for you to place on the hard surface of your choosing. Setting up the WiFi on a secure network takes a great deal of patience - especially if you have a 32 character key (which cannot contain a space as
PROS: It plays music via the net, the air (analog & digital HD), USB, media servers, iPOD, and XM (with additional hardware) - and YES it really works
CONS: If you own any newer DENON products, you know how minimalist the interface and manuals are - this is definitely NOT a PLUG & PLAY unit. The price is steep as well.
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 4.50/5 |
| From: Crutchfield Reviewed by: Pat Location: Columbia, MD Posted: Mar 03, 2008 Type: User Review |
Nice radio...
I got the receiver primarily because of the iPod dock, HD Radio, and Denon's reputation, though some of the other features such as the Internet radio interested me as well. Overall, I am enjoying this product very much. iPod integration is very good
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4.00/5 |
| From: CNET Reviewed by: analagous Posted: Feb 01, 2008 Type: User Review |
"What they don't tell you."
At $700 plus tax this radio is virtually worthless. You need to buy a subwoofer to realize adequate base. You need to buy an ((XM)) Radio mini-tuner at $70 plus shipping to receive ((XM)) Radio. Will not function with Mac OSX, therefore, no PC radio
PROS: Relatively good audio.
CONS: Need to purchase $60 of hardware from ((XM)) radio to function. Does not work with Mac OSX therefore no PC radio, no internet radio, no upgr. Terrible manual. Customer Service wait times 40-60 minutes
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 1.00/5 |
| From: CNET Reviewed by: Lonestar10 Posted: Jan 02, 2008 Type: User Review |
"Awesome Internet Radio"
This table top radio does it all: AM/FM/XM, HD Radio, PC Streaming, CD player, iPod and USB docking and best of all: Internet radio. The Denon S-52 is slightly larger -- and much heavier -- than a Bose Wave Radio. I bought the S-52 to easily listen
PROS: Streams radio stations from around the world; Streams music from your PC
CONS: Price; Poor setup and operation instructions; Poor AM HD Radio reception; Unit runs hot, even when off
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4.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Jan 02, 2008 Type: User Review |
Great product
This product is great but it suffers from being version 1. The firmware that runs the product still need a lot of work to be more user friendly.
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5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Dec 03, 2007 Type: User Review |
Difficult to Set Up but Well Worth It
I am definitely not an early adopter of new technologies. I purchased an IPod only a few months ago. However, what attracted me to the new Denon S52 is the idea of being able to listen to radio stations from around the world. As a young man, I...
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5.00/5 |
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