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  • 11-07-2017 10:06pm
    #1
    jspuds
    Registered Users Posts: 475 ✭✭


    Hi


    On the lookout for an Internet Radio with Spotify connect please, any suggestions?
    All the reviews seem to love the Roberts Radio Stream93i and if I was going for that would want the battery pack also.


    Thanks
    J


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    #2
    Richersounds.ie: John
    Company Representative Posts: 9,463 ✭✭✭Richersounds.ie: John


    jspuds wrote: »
    Hi


    On the lookout for an Internet Radio with Spotify connect please, any suggestions?
    All the reviews seem to love the Roberts Radio Stream93i and if I was going for that would want the battery pack also.


    Thanks
    J
    Morning Mr. Spuds :D,

    everyone loves the 93i - except me... I just don't get it personally but it is a big seller and I think that's possible because there are very few alternatives left at this stage.

    I'm not sure if you NEED the battery portability but if it was me ( and I know you like your quality as well ;) ) I'd have no hesitation in going for the Ruark R2 Mk3:

    https://www.whathifi.com/ruark-audio/r2-mk3/review

    http://www.richersounds.ie/p-12944-r2-soft-black.aspx

    It is significantly more expensive than the 93i - but it's on a different planet when it comes to sound quality - and that's before we start to talk appearance and build quality! - the Ruark is really stunning to look at and is available in a variety of real wood and white finishes. 

    Our cousins over at Richersounds.com are at £419 on the Ruark, we are at £399 but its fantastic value in Euro at the moment at just €439 in the black finish.

    Thanks again for the post and as ever drop me a line if we can assist in any way,

    ATVB,

    John Mc & Crew

    John McDonald / Managing Director / Richer Sounds Ireland / www.richersounds.ie / johnmc@richersounds.ie



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    #3
    jspuds
    Registered Users Posts: 475 ✭✭jspuds


    Richersounds.ie: John wrote: »
    jspuds wrote: »
    Hi


    On the lookout for an Internet Radio with Spotify connect please, any suggestions?
    All the reviews seem to love the Roberts Radio Stream93i and if I was going for that would want the battery pack also.


    Thanks
    J
    Morning Mr. Spuds :D,

    everyone loves the 93i - except me... I just don't get it personally but it is a big seller and I think that's possible because there are very few alternatives left at this stage.

    I'm not sure if you NEED the battery portability but if it was me ( and I know you like your quality as well ;) ) I'd have no hesitation in going for the Ruark R2 Mk3:

    https://www.whathifi.com/ruark-audio/r2-mk3/review

    http://www.richersounds.ie/p-12944-r2-soft-black.aspx

    It is significantly more expensive than the 93i - but it's on a different planet when it comes to sound quality - and that's before we start to talk appearance and build quality! - the Ruark is really stunning to look at and is available in a variety of real wood and white finishes. 

    Our cousins over at Richersounds.com are at £419 on the Ruark, we are at £399 but its fantastic value in Euro at the moment at just €439 in the black finish.

    Thanks again for the post and as ever drop me a line if we can assist in any way,

    ATVB,

    John Mc & Crew
    Thanks John, I forgot to mention that this is for a kitchen and not hooked up to an amp so even though I would love the Ruark I couldn't justify the price.  The battery option would not be a deal breaker.

    Any chance you have any open box items?

    Regards
    J


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    Richersounds.ie: John
    Company Representative Posts: 9,463 ✭✭✭Richersounds.ie: John


    jspuds wrote: »
    Richersounds.ie: John wrote: »
    jspuds wrote: »
    Hi


    On the lookout for an Internet Radio with Spotify connect please, any suggestions?
    All the reviews seem to love the Roberts Radio Stream93i and if I was going for that would want the battery pack also.


    Thanks
    J
    Morning Mr. Spuds :D,

    everyone loves the 93i - except me... I just don't get it personally but it is a big seller and I think that's possible because there are very few alternatives left at this stage.

    I'm not sure if you NEED the battery portability but if it was me ( and I know you like your quality as well ;) ) I'd have no hesitation in going for the Ruark R2 Mk3:

    https://www.whathifi.com/ruark-audio/r2-mk3/review

    http://www.richersounds.ie/p-12944-r2-soft-black.aspx

    It is significantly more expensive than the 93i - but it's on a different planet when it comes to sound quality - and that's before we start to talk appearance and build quality! - the Ruark is really stunning to look at and is available in a variety of real wood and white finishes. 

    Our cousins over at Richersounds.com are at £419 on the Ruark, we are at £399 but its fantastic value in Euro at the moment at just €439 in the black finish.

    Thanks again for the post and as ever drop me a line if we can assist in any way,

    ATVB,

    John Mc & Crew
    Thanks John, I forgot to mention that this is for a kitchen and not hooked up to an amp so even though I would love the Ruark I couldn't justify the price.  The battery option would not be a deal breaker.

    Any chance you have any open box items?

    Regards
    J
    Nothing really in open box unfortunately - BUT the Ruark is a complete unit with built in speakers and does not need a separate amp? Maybe its just outside budget ( it is more expensive than the 93i I realise) ..

    Would you use a standard Bluetooth / Wifi speaker and stream from a phone / Pad via Tunein as this would radically expand your choices?

    Keep mc posted,

    ATVB,

    John Mc & Crew 

    John McDonald / Managing Director / Richer Sounds Ireland / www.richersounds.ie / johnmc@richersounds.ie



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    #5
    jspuds
    Registered Users Posts: 475 ✭✭jspuds


    Richersounds.ie: John wrote: »
    jspuds wrote: »
    Richersounds.ie: John wrote: »
    jspuds wrote: »
    Hi


    On the lookout for an Internet Radio with Spotify connect please, any suggestions?
    All the reviews seem to love the Roberts Radio Stream93i and if I was going for that would want the battery pack also.


    Thanks
    J
    Morning Mr. Spuds :D,

    everyone loves the 93i - except me... I just don't get it personally but it is a big seller and I think that's possible because there are very few alternatives left at this stage.

    I'm not sure if you NEED the battery portability but if it was me ( and I know you like your quality as well ;) ) I'd have no hesitation in going for the Ruark R2 Mk3:

    https://www.whathifi.com/ruark-audio/r2-mk3/review

    http://www.richersounds.ie/p-12944-r2-soft-black.aspx

    It is significantly more expensive than the 93i - but it's on a different planet when it comes to sound quality - and that's before we start to talk appearance and build quality! - the Ruark is really stunning to look at and is available in a variety of real wood and white finishes. 

    Our cousins over at Richersounds.com are at £419 on the Ruark, we are at £399 but its fantastic value in Euro at the moment at just €439 in the black finish.

    Thanks again for the post and as ever drop me a line if we can assist in any way,

    ATVB,

    John Mc & Crew
    Thanks John, I forgot to mention that this is for a kitchen and not hooked up to an amp so even though I would love the Ruark I couldn't justify the price.  The battery option would not be a deal breaker.

    Any chance you have any open box items?

    Regards
    J
    Nothing really in open box unfortunately - BUT the Ruark is a complete unit with built in speakers and does not need a separate amp? Maybe its just outside budget ( it is more expensive than the 93i I realise) ..

    Would you use a standard Bluetooth / Wifi speaker and stream from a phone / Pad via Tunein as this would radically expand your choices?

    Keep mc posted,

    ATVB,

    John Mc & Crew 
    Good idea thanks, I have a bluetooth speaker and will give that a go before purchasing a new unit


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    #6
    Richersounds.ie: Kenny
    Company Representative Posts: 17,282 ✭✭✭✭Richersounds.ie: Kenny


    jspuds wrote: »
    Richersounds.ie: John wrote: »
    jspuds wrote: »
    Richersounds.ie: John wrote: »
    jspuds wrote: »
    Hi


    On the lookout for an Internet Radio with Spotify connect please, any suggestions?
    All the reviews seem to love the Roberts Radio Stream93i and if I was going for that would want the battery pack also.


    Thanks
    J
    Morning Mr. Spuds :D,

    everyone loves the 93i - except me... I just don't get it personally but it is a big seller and I think that's possible because there are very few alternatives left at this stage.

    I'm not sure if you NEED the battery portability but if it was me ( and I know you like your quality as well ;) ) I'd have no hesitation in going for the Ruark R2 Mk3:

    https://www.whathifi.com/ruark-audio/r2-mk3/review

    http://www.richersounds.ie/p-12944-r2-soft-black.aspx

    It is significantly more expensive than the 93i - but it's on a different planet when it comes to sound quality - and that's before we start to talk appearance and build quality! - the Ruark is really stunning to look at and is available in a variety of real wood and white finishes. 

    Our cousins over at Richersounds.com are at £419 on the Ruark, we are at £399 but its fantastic value in Euro at the moment at just €439 in the black finish.

    Thanks again for the post and as ever drop me a line if we can assist in any way,

    ATVB,

    John Mc & Crew
    Thanks John, I forgot to mention that this is for a kitchen and not hooked up to an amp so even though I would love the Ruark I couldn't justify the price.  The battery option would not be a deal breaker.

    Any chance you have any open box items?

    Regards
    J
    Nothing really in open box unfortunately - BUT the Ruark is a complete unit with built in speakers and does not need a separate amp? Maybe its just outside budget ( it is more expensive than the 93i I realise) ..

    Would you use a standard Bluetooth / Wifi speaker and stream from a phone / Pad via Tunein as this would radically expand your choices?

    Keep mc posted,

    ATVB,

    John Mc & Crew 
    Good idea thanks, I have a bluetooth speaker and will give that a go before purchasing a new unit
    No worries Jspuds. 

    Let us know if you decide you need a new one ;)


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