Is the DAB+ receiver of the Technics ST-C700DE-S still relevant or outdated?

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The Technics ST-C700DE is a high-end network audio player that integrates a high-performance DAB+ receiver, as well as many other modern audio playback options. Therefore, DAB+ is not outdated on this model: it is rather a complementary feature among the many capabilities of this device.

Modern alternatives available: The ST-C700DE indeed offers several other streaming sources that are much more modern than DAB+:

Spotify Connect: Direct access to Spotify with audio quality superior to traditional radio, compatible with your Spotify Premium subscription.
Internet radio: Access to thousands of Internet radio stations from around the world via Wi-Fi or Ethernet, greatly expanding the available local offerings.
DLNA and AirPlay: Playback of your personal music from your computer, NAS server, or Apple devices (iPhone, iPad).
High-resolution audio formats: This device supports FLAC, WAV, and other high-quality formats, which are far better than DAB+ compression.

Importance of DAB+ on this model: DAB+ remains useful if you listen to radio stations not available on Internet radio or Spotify, or if you want a standalone source without relying on your Internet connection. It offers better quality than traditional FM and access to regional or national digital radio services depending on your country.

Conclusion: The DAB+ of the ST-C700DE is not obsolete, but rather an option among the best current audio solutions. If you have a stable Internet connection, you will likely use Spotify Connect and Internet radio more, while DAB+ will serve as a fallback solution or for specific stations. This is one of the advantages of this premium network player: having multiple quality sources rather than relying on a single technology.

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