Abstract: A reader recently wrote in to complain that TAS reviews overuse the phrase, “(Component X) performs like units costing many times its price.” Whether you agree with that sentiment or not, I can assure you that this will not be one of those reviews. T...
The ASD51W combines an iPod dock with a network audio player that supports Internet Radio, Rhapsody, Napster, and PC/DLNA streaming, Wired and wireless network connectivity are supported, The ASD51W features an intuitive onscreen menu and remote control. The dock is easy to set up and performed reliably, The player has analog and digital audio outputs, The unit supports Denon's Party Mode f
The ASD51W does not have HDMI or component video outputs, only Svideo, iPod photo playback is less intuitive, as you have to manually launch photo slideshows directly from the iPod, Remote response was sometimes a bit sluggish.
Denon's ASD-51W is both a nicely conceived iPod dock and a low-profile, easy-to-use network audio player. While it's a logical companion for a Denon receiver, it's well suited to a variety of audio playback systems. All in all, the ASD-51W provides an ...
