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b-man1
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radio streaming

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anyone know of a streaming device that could fit the following?
  • stream radio stations
  • audio output to feed an amp/receiver
  • speakerless (see above...not required, but built-in speakers wouldn't be used)
  • standard radio tuner (also not required, but would be nice)
  • paid services (pandora, spotify, etc...just a bonus, not required)
basically, i'd like to set up a room to use this rather than just a regular stereo receiver. the smaller the better, as a low profile setup would be best. something like the Logitech UE (squeezebox), but with audio out. that one has a headphone output, so that's an option, but looking for others i may have missed too. thanks!
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Post by DaMaN »

I use the regular Logitech Squeezebox in my bedroom to do this but it may not be low profile enough for you.

http://www.logitech.com/support/speakers-audio
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Post by ZYFER »

Seems to me, if I'm not wrong on seeing what you are looking for, that an Android device could handle the job. Something like an Android phone, which is capable of various apps including iHeartRadio and Pandora. They have a web browser as well to handle some streaming, as well as feeds accessible by apps or through a media player.

You also don't need a service to purchase many Android phones either, you can just use Wifi for streaming offerings.
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Post by Qui Gon-Jinn »

HTC Evo4G would work.

Android with all the apps you can do via wifi, Line Out via Headphones, FM radio (Uses headphones or line in for antenna).

I have one stashed away at home.
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I have a LG Motion 4G which I use for this same kind of task, it has more than enough CPU power to handle the tasks, but I'd probably avoid some of the more cheapie ones with little to no internal storage.
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