Grace Digital Bravado GDI-IRD4400M
Manufacturer: Grace Digital Inc. Part number: GDI-IRD4400M
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Grace Digital Bravado GDI-IRD4400M price range: $200.16
- Reviewed by: Matthew Moskovciak
- Edited by: John Falcone
- Reviewed on: 06/28/2009
- Released on: 05/20/2009
The good: Wi-Fi radio that tunes into thousands of free Internet radio stations; better sound than step-down models; can access both Pandora and Sirius; uses online Reciva portal to organize your favorite stations and podcasts; fast start-up time; both WEP and WPA security supported; remote included; five separate alarms.
The bad: Rival Squeezebox Boom offers more features and performance (albeit for more money); no auxiliary input; build quality isn't as solid as similarly priced radios.
The bottom line: The Grace Digital Bravado Wi-Fi radio has a unique component-style design and better sound than step-down models.
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8 stars
Easy streaming of music files stored on your network
by iemuser on January 3, 2012
Pros: - Straightforward setup
- Stream music from PC or NAS without requiring server software
- DLNA/upnp compatible Digital Media Renderer
- Maintains WiFi connection when radio is "off"
Cons: - Occasional streaming glitches requiring reboot
Summary: The one MAJOR advantage of this Grace radio (and all Grace Internet radios for that matter) over the Logitech Squeezebox line is that the Grace can play music files stored ...
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Summary: The one MAJOR advantage of this Grace radio (and all Grace Internet radios for that matter) over the Logitech Squeezebox line is that the Grace can play music files stored on your networked PC or NAS drive directly, without the need for proprietary server software to be running.
This means, for example, that you can stream files from your music library stored on your NAS drive without the need for your PC to be running.
In order to stream networked music files using the Squeezebox products, you need proprietary "Sqeezebox server" software (aka "Logitech Media Server" software) running somewhere on your network. Typically, this means that you need to have your PC on, and running the squeezebox server software.
While it's true that there are creative methods for modding NAS drives to run a Squeezebox server or using a plug computer to do the same, this requires extensive know-how, trial and error, luck and (in the case of plug computers), additional time and money (and more luck).
None of this is necessary with the Grace, since it supports both network shares AND DLNA/upnp media servers directly, meaning that you can stream music files from your NAS drive without assistance from your networked PC.
Most NAS drives are DLNA media servers, and since the Grace is a DLNA compatible DMR (digial media renderer), you can use a third party DLNA digital media controller (DMC) to control streaming from a DLNA media server (e.g. NAS drive) to the Grace radio.
This means that you can use a DMC app on your Android or iOS smartphone to control streaming of music files (including playlists) from your NAS to the Grace without the need for any sever software.
Very cool stuff.
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- Manufacturer: Grace Digital Inc.
- Part number: GDI-IRD4400M
- Description: Marketing description is not available.
General
- Product Type Network audio player
- Width 12 in
- Depth 8 in
- Height 3 in
- Weight 7.9 lbs
Networking
- Connectivity IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi),
IEEE 802.11g Speaker System
- Speaker(s) 2 - Built-in - Wired
Digital Media & Network Players
- Network player type Network audio player
- Network player functionality Internet radio playback
DVD / Blu-ray
- DVD/Blu-ray type None
CD
- CD type None
Tuner
- Tuner Type None
Turntable
- Type None
Inputs & Outputs
- Connections 1xHeadphones(Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)-Rear,
1xAudio line-out(RCA phono x 2)-Rear - Headphone Jack Yes
Display
- Display illumination Yes
Accessories
- Remote Control Type Remote control
- Included accessories [Jul 2, 2008 from CDS: Miscellaneous] Remote control,
AC power adapter Miscellaneous
- Built-in clock Sleep timer,
Timer,
Digital clock - Timer Sleep
Power
- Power Device Power adapter - External
- Power AC 120/230 V
- Power Consumption Operational 18 Watt
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
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