auna iTuner 320 ME - Digital HiFi Tuner, Bluetooth Function, Spotify Connect, App Operation, WLAN, SmartRadio: Internet Radio/DAB + / FM, DLNA & UPnP, USB, Network Media Player - Black

The FM radio reception seems not to be as good as it once was, here in Windermere. So, I cannot comment on the FM radio reception of this tuner. This iTuner picks up DAB reception just fine; and it will connect to the internet via a WiFi signal, or via a data cable, so that I can listen to internet radio. My tuner is connected via data-over-the-house-wiring coupling plugs and this works very well. I have started to use the Bluetooth function quite a bit by using my smartphone to connect to catch-up radio programmes. This gives me control over my listening from anywhere in my house. The function menus are straightforward and each receiving mode has a 'channel preset' option and, once selected, these make subsequent operation much easier. The quality of the sound reproduction coming through my HiFi from this tuner has so far been perfect. This tuner is easy to connect and get working, so that more advanced functions will become familiar gradually.

I wanted to be able to listen to digital radio and bluetooth through my existing hi-fi amp. This device does all that. The internet radio function is great. It allows you to listen to 1000s of stations from all over the world. The only negative things I would say about this device are as follows. The app is a bit clunky. However, once you've managed to save all your favourite Internet Radio stations into your list, it is incredibly easy to navigate through them on the device itself. The DAB radio wasn't too great at picking up stations. However, as long as you have a good wi-fi connection you don't need it because you can save all your favourite radio stations using the internet radio function and they work and sound great. Overall I am very happy with this product. I'm finally able to stream Apple Music from my phone and listen to bluetooth music in superb stereo quality as opposed to my little bluetooth speaker. As for the Spotify Connect function... I haven't used it so I can't comment. Don't have a Spotify account.

Not the most straightforward machine to set up but once it’s configured and Wi-Fi connection established, easy switching between DAB stations, local radio and Spotify

I bought this to replace my older Kenwood unit and I must say that it is a far superior product. The on-screen interface is intuitive but does have a dated feel to it in terms of "next, next, next" to go anywhere but that aside is far more user friendly than a digital readout. General set up is reasonably straight forward and after I mucked around with it for a while, I found that it did a lot more than just the basics. Having a volume control on the unit itself is excellent for limiting the need to use other remotes to make simple adjustments as some stations are louder/softer than others. Great for headphones as well. The DAB seems more reliable. Having plug in LAN is a must and is definitely a game changer for me. Not only have drop outs completely disappeared from internet radio, but it also now allows me access to my stored music collection on my NAS box should I wish to play a specific piece of music. My only criticism (which is also something I like) is that you cannot turn the unit completely off as it shows the current time and date when in standby. This being said however you can also set it so it shows the current weather (along with some other things if you want it to) in your area along with the 5-day forecast should you require it and so far, it's been spot on. Two additions I would like to see if they make another model would be the ability to send the tuners screen to your television screen, so you didn't need to be up and close to set up and the addition of a "back" button on the remote.

A nice-looking and functional piece of equipment, at a good price. It didn't meet my particular requirements as for some reason it would not play some of my MP3 files from my DLNA server. I suspect a bit-rate issue, but I never got to the bottom of it. These files played OK on other comparable streamers.

Excellent

Fantastic piece of digital audio gear. I purchased it primarily to access internet radio through my hifi stereo system. It does most of the things which my streaming box does at much less cost.

Best buy ever compared to previous tuners I have ever owned