Denon announces a new Network Media player

Denon Electronics, one of the world's premier manufacturers of high-quality home entertainment components, today announced the release a new Network Media player that can add the latest media streaming feature to any existing audio system.

The DNP720AE Network Media player is the same size as a normal tuner, in fact it includes an AM/FM tuner as well as all the latest network media features. You can play audio from just about any source, such as;

• Over 18,000 internet radio stations and podcasts without the need for a computer - customers are also provided free access to the world’s best internet radio database so that individual favourites can be added to the receiver’s menu for quick and easy selection
• Apple AirPlay devices including iTunes on Mac or PC, iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch
• Any DLNA network computer device
• Windows Media Player 11 or 12
• Windows 7 “Play to” compatible
• DLNA Android smartphones
• Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices

Easy Networking

Denon has emphasised ease of use in designing the DNP720AE and features an easy Setup Wizard to facilitate the initial network setup either via its Ethernet port or WPS Wi-Fi. The DNP720AE is compatible with the Denon Remote App, allowing users with an iPhone, or iPod Touch to control their system from that device. Simply use “Denon remote” as your search word in the iTunes APP stores and you can download the APP for free.

The DNP720AE also features a USB inputs for iPod and iPhone. Users can navigate the iPod or iPhone menu using the DNP720AE remote control.

Superlative Audio Quality

The DNP720AE utilises a state of the art 24-bit / 192kHz Digital to analogue converter ensuing all your audio files are played back in pristine quality. The DNP720Ae also features support for the new HD audio format FLAC HD, 96-khz / 24bit

Many additional features

Other notable features offered by the DNP720AE are;

• The DNP720AE is certified for IP control by ELAN, Control4, AMX and Crestron third party control support via its Ethernet port.
• The DNP720AE’s firmware can be easily updated via the internet ensuring you are always using the latest operating system
• The DNP720AE features an easy to read 3 Line OELD (Organic Electroluminescence Display)
• Connection to any audio system is made easy by either the analogue stereo outputs or the optical connection
• Free access to the world’s best Internet Radio station database via www.radiodenon.com to select and setup your favourite stations for simple and instant access. Favourite stations can be saved as a preset which can be selected directly from the remote control.

When previewed at the recent CEDIA Expo in the US the DNP720AE received awards from both CEPro and Excite for innovative design and concept                               

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