Roberts Stream 205 Review

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The Roberts Stream 205 is relatively large and one of the most expensive digital radios that we tested. The carry handle is necessary given its size and it has a very large display too. Add in the ethernet port and wireless connectivity and this unit is one of the most feature-packed around. But does it sound any good? Our listening panel put it to the test. Find out what our expert testers thought of the Roberts Stream 205

Roberts Stream 205 Test Results
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Price$279 AUD
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Roberts Stream 205 Specifications
CriteriaSpecifications
BrandRoberts
ModelStream 205
StatusActive
Price ($)279
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)23.5 x 29.5 x 10
Weight (kilograms)1.4
Claimed power output, total,W6
Number of speakers2
Ethernet input1
Stereo 3#5mm Aux input1
USB input2
SD card inputNo
3#5mm headphone1
3#5mm line outNo
Additional speakerNo
Warranty (years)1
Power cable length, m1.9
Antenna typetelescopic
AMNo
FMYes
internet radioYes
Number of DAB+ presets5
FM presets5
StreamingYes
Wireless802.11b/g/n
Live radio pause/ rewindNo
RecordingNo
Clock (in standby)Yes
Display typemonochrome LCD
Info shows bit rate & codecboth
Lines x characters6 x approx. 22
Dimensions (WxH, mm)65 x 34
AC powerYes
Battery type6 x D
RechargeableNo
Batteries suppliedNo
Claimed battery life, (DAB+, h)40-80
Claimed power output, total, W6
Carry HandleYes
Clock has alarms2
Clock has wake to buzzer/toneYes
Clock has wake to DAB+Yes
Clock has wake to internet radioYes
Clock has wake to FM radioYes
Surround sound or other effectsYes
On/Off controlNo
Standby controlbutton
Volume controlbutton x 2
Tone controlNo
Tune/scan controlknob
Select controlpress knob
Menu controlbutton
Back controlbutton
Info controlbutton
Dimmer controlvia menu
Alarm setvia menu
Alarm on/offvia menu
Alarm 2via menu
Alarm mode controlvia menu
Audio source controlbutton
Sleep controlvia menu
Snooze controlpress knob
Play/pause controlNo
Presetsbutton x 5
Country of manufactureChina