DAB Radio with USB Playback

[Jonny A]

Hi Everyone,

I'm looking for a new stereo for the boat. I'd like a DAB that has a USB playback feature (not just USB charging). Roberts do a standalone radio that looks perfect, the BluTune T2 (https://www.robertsradio.com/uk/products/radio/dab/blutune-t2) but I'd prefer a panel-mounted car stereo type unit. A Google search returns quite a few possibles, but can anyone suggest a good manufacturer for boating installations, or even better an exact model?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Baggywrinkle]

Got a non-DAB variant of Kenwood KMR-M505DAB in the boat. Works superbly.

https://www.dynamicsounds.co.uk/ken...edia-receiver-bluetooth-dab-radio-aerial.html

Kenwood KMR-M505DAB Mechless Marine Digital Media Receiver Bluetooth DAB+ Radio + Aerial

Key Features

• Short body media receiver
• Conformal Coating for improved moisture resistance
• DAB+ Digital radio tuner built-in
• MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV/FLAC playback
• DSP, DTA & 13-band EQ built-in
• KENWOOD Remote & Music Mix app ready
• Spotify App Link ready
• 13 digits, 1,5 Line Wide LCD Display
• Variable Colour Illumination
• 2 RCA (front + rear/sub) Preouts (2.5V)

USB Features

• USB terminal Front with dust cover
• USB Type 2.0 High speed
• Kenwood Music Control App for Android
• MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC playback
• Repeat/Scan/Random search
• Repeat / Random Play
• Direct search
• Resume play
• Time code display
• 1,5A Charge Capability for Smartphone (BC 1.2)

I use mine mainly with Spotify / Netflix / Amazon Prime Video or Mobile phone music over BT. They sell it as a marine radio which simply means the circuit boards are coated with conformal coating to resist moisture.

You can also set the display colour so it matches the other items in a panel. (Up to a point )

It's top right in this pic ....



PS: It is in no way waterproof so is unsuitable for mounting in the cockpit.

 

[Jonny A]

That looks ideal, thanks!