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Radio with MP3 playback via USB

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  • 31-07-2017 8:19am
    #1
    quenching
    Registered Users Posts: 1,190 ✭✭✭


    So, my 11 year old has decided to break into the piggy bank and buy a small radio for his bedroom and before looking elsewhere I thought I'd ask advice here. The criteria are as follows:

    1. Compact
    2. FM radio
    3. USB playback of MP3 files
    4. Decent sound quality.
    5. A clock function on the display
    6. Budget of €100
    7. Bluetooth streaming would be nice.

    Open box or ex display items are perfectly acceptable if the price is right.

    Other than a mini hifi system we have toyed with the idea of using an old mobile phone to stream FM radio, MP3, and Spotify to a decent bluetooth speaker such as a JBL Flip 3

    Any suggestions?

    Q


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    Richersounds.ie: Kenny
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    quenching wrote: »
    So, my 11 year old has decided to break into the piggy bank and buy a small radio for his bedroom and before looking elsewhere I thought I'd ask advice here. The criteria are as follows:

    1. Compact
    2. FM radio
    3. USB playback of MP3 files
    4. Decent sound quality.
    5. A clock function on the display
    6. Budget of €100
    7. Bluetooth streaming would be nice.

    Open box or ex display items are perfectly acceptable if the price is right.

    Other than a mini hifi system we have toyed with the idea of using an old mobile phone to stream FM radio, MP3, and Spotify to a decent bluetooth speaker such as a JBL Flip 3

    Any suggestions?

    Q
    Hi Q,

    I would have a few radios in stock but none which would have all of the features listed above at that budget. The closest I would have would be Pure Evoke H2:

    https://www.richersounds.com/product/internet-dab-radio/pure/evoke-h2/pure-evoke-h2-wal

    however it doesn't have USB playback or Bluetooth. The other radio I would recommend would be the Roberts Blutune 50:

    https://www.richersounds.com/product/internet-dab-radio/roberts/blutune-50/robe-blutune-50

    This is a DAB and Bluetooth clock radio but again doesn't have MP3 playback via USB, it only has a USB charger.

    Let me know what you think

    Kind regards

    David


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    #3
    quenching
    Registered Users Posts: 1,190 ✭✭✭quenching


    Thanks David, the lack of USB playback is a deal breaker I'm afraid, its about the only feature that isn't negotiable. I'll continue looking :)

    Regards
    Q


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


    quenching wrote: »
    Thanks David, the lack of USB playback is a deal breaker I'm afraid, its about the only feature that isn't negotiable. I'll continue looking :)

    Regards
    Q
    No problem, if I can find anything else I'll let you know.

    Kind regards

    David


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