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The Linksys DMC250 Director is a part of the new Linksys by Cisco Wireless Home Audio (WHA) line. The WHA is a multi-zone, entire-house audio system that connects together using draft 802.11n wireless networking, Ethernet, and DLNA 1.5 to create a system that allows the user to wirelessly play and control music in every room of the home and can be pieced together by cost and need. The Linksys DMC250 Director is a Wireless-N Music Player with an integrated 50 W amplifier. It is designed to enable your existing audio equipment or speaker system to play all your digital music. Wirelessly search your music libraries, create playlists and use the Director to play different songs in different rooms or play the same songs in every room. The Linksys DMC250 also includes a docking station for iPods.
MSRP $449.99
Release date January, 2009
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Features
- WiFi Standards: 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b compatible
- Amplifier: 50W Per Channel into a 4 Ohm Load
- Ports: 3.5 mm Stereo Headphone Output, RJ-45 Connector (ethernet), USB 2.0 A-Connector, iPod Astron Connector, 2x2/L-R Speaker Wire Out, RCA L/R Input, RCA L/R Output, S/PDIF (Toslink) Output, AC in, Subwoofer RCA Output.
- Display: 3.5 inch TFT Transmissive LCD Screen
- Resolution: 320x240
- Supported Audio Formats: AIFF, WAV, PCM, MP3, AAC, AAC+, Ogg Vorbis, MP2, Real, WMA
- Dimensions: 6.33" x 5.75" x 6.93"
- Weight: 3.42 lbs
- Minimum Requirements: WIndows XP or Vista and a Wireless Network
Package Contents
- Power Cable
- Setup Wizard (CD)
- CAT5 Ethernet Cable (6')
- Quick Installation Guide (Printed)
- Supplementary Information (Printed)
- IR Remote Control
- 1 CR2025 Battery in the Remote
Wireless Home Audio (WHA) System Products
Wireless Home Audio (WHA) Kit Options
Premier Kit
- MSRP: $999.99
- One Director - DMC250 - Wireless-N Music Player with integrated amplifier
- One Player - DMP100 - Wireless-N Music Extender
- One Controller - DMRW1000 - Wireless-N Touchscreen Remote
Trio Kit
- MSRP: $849.99
- Two players - DMP100 - Wireless-N Music Extenders
- One Controller - DMRW1000 - Wireless-N Touchscreen Remote
Executive Kit
- MSRP: $549.99
- One Director - DMC250 - Wireless-N Music Player with integrated amplifier
- One Stereo Speaker Kit - DMSPK50 - Dual bookshelf stereo speakers
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Linksys DMC250
• Cisco Linksys Wireless-N Home Audio Music Player with Integrated Amp with IR Remote
• Director DMC250 Wireless Media Receiver
UPC: 745883586370
EAN: 745883586370
MPN: DMC250
Competitors
MSRP $299.00
Released January, 2006
Pros
- Audiophile quality audio transport using lossless audio like FLAC and output to a third-party DAC
- Extensive audio format support
- Excellent audio output options (digital and optical)
- Slim profile
- WiFi and wired Ethernet connectivity
Cons
- Expensive considering it doesn't stream video
Linksys DMC250
vs.
Logitech Squeezebox Classic
MSRP $299.00
Released September, 2008
Pros
- possibly the nicest
alarm clock ever in the world
- high quality speakers
- makes it fun to wake up
Cons
- no AM/FM or digital over-the-air radio
- no digital out, stuck with the Boom DAC and speakers!
- smaller screen than the Classic (and not all that nice)
Linksys DMC250
vs.
Logitech Squeezebox Boom
MSRP $300.00
Released March, 2006
Pros
- Hi-fidelity sound with stereo speakers and sub-woofer
- Easily streams Internet radio and network music in most formats
- Easy setup
Cons
- No auxillary audio inputs
- No tone adjustment (treble, bass, EQ)
- No wired Internet connection
Linksys DMC250
vs.
Roku SoundBridge R1000
MSRP $400.00
Released --
12 inches wide Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD). Bright, sharp and easy to read in all lighting conditions and from any angle. Displays up to four lines of text. The Largest Body - 17 inches wide, designed to look stuning on your home theater rack.
Linksys DMC250
vs.
Roku SoundBridge M2000
Reviews
March 26, 2009
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- USB 2.0 port for external hard drive
- much more affordable than Sonos' unit and has newer technology
- more sources planned through firmware updates
- proven manufacturer of wireless data hardware
Cons
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February 17, 2009
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1 out of 5 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- includes iPod docking station
- powerful internal amplifier
- streams music wirelessly
- 3.5" full colour screen (320x240)
- RCA analog or optical digital output
- includes remote control
Cons
- currently no FLAC or ALAC support
- somewhat expensive compared to existing popular devices such as the squeezebox
- requires Windows
- boxy and unappealing aesthetic
- unproven manufacturer of wireless music transport devices
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