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Olive 4HD
$2,000.00
Released November, 2009
The Pros:Large 2TB of storage. Can be controlled remotely via free iPod Touch or iPhone app. Gigabit and 802.11N support for speedy network connectivity.
The Cons:Cheap / cliche top panel stylization (various sized words depicting genres of music all mashed together). Extremely high price. Poor value - really offers no revolutionary functionality compared to much cheaper options such as the Squeezebox Touch.
The Olive 4HD is an HD Hi-Fi media server/streamer released as an upgrade from the original Olive 4. It features an enhanced Burr-Brown PCM1792A digital-to-analog (DAC) converter that provides 24-bit audio with a 192kHz sample rate.
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The result is outputted audio quality that is 250x better than a conventional 16-bit CD. Its 2TB hard drive and ultra-fast Gigabit/WiFi connectivity allows it to serve as a centralized digital library capable of storing approximately 6000 CDs or 20,000 high-resolution 24-bit tracks. Users can transfer new content either via the integrated CD mechanism or directly from their PC/Mac via Ethernet or USB. Included also are outputs for connecting to a stereo receiver, as well as a built-in HDMI interface for navigating the device via a TV.
Additional Information
Additional features include a free iPhone/iPod Touch application that allows a user to control the server from anywhere within their home network; a large 4.5” touchscreen display; and a dozen free HD tracks courtesy of Chesky Records.
Features
- HD Media Server/Streamer
- Burr-Brown PCM1792A DAC
- Gigabit Ethernet Interface
- Draft N Wireless Connectivity
- CD-R/RW Mechanism
- RCA/HDMI/USB Outputs
- Color Touchscreen Display
- Infrared Remote Control
- Olive iMaestro (iPhone/iPod)
- 12 Free HD Tracks (Chesky)
Specifications
- Display: 4.3” W(480x272)
- HDD: 2TB
- Mechanism: CD-R/RW
- Networking: Gigabit
- Wireless: 802.11n (54 Mbit/s)
- Encryption: WEP/WPA
- Audio Formats: WAV, FLAC, MP3, AAC
- Color: Silver/Black
Inputs/Outputs
- RCA
- HDMI
- S/PDIF Optical
- S/PDIF Digital
- S/PDIF Coaxial
- USB
Included Accessories
- User Manual
- Remote Control w/Battery
- WiFi Antennas
- CD w/Recovery Software
- Power Cord
Model Variations
- Olive 4-60HD (Black) | 2TB
- Olive 4-60HD (Silver) | 2TB
User Reviews (7)
Pros & Cons
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can be controlled remotely via free iPod Touch or iPhone app
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Gigabit and 802.11N support for speedy network connectivity
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HDMI output for displaying the GUI on an HDTV or PC monitor
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built in CD player can be used to transfer music directly onto the device
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dual digital outputs for use with a more expensive DAC
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built in 4.5" touchscreen LCD display for controlling the device, displaying cover art, etc...
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Olive will put 100 of your CDs on your player free.
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cheap / cliche top panel stylization (various sized words depicting genres of music all mashed together)
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poor value - really offers no revolutionary functionality compared to much cheaper options such as the Squeezebox Touch
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Comments (1)
madcap:
#olive_4hd what a ridiculous review. Why? Well for a start this is the ONLY review that states the finish as cheap! Every other review I have read states the finish as quality. This is also the ONLY review that states the Olive is poor value, every other review that I have read states the Olive is exceptional value. What about the sound? The sound that the Olive produces is staggeringly good and in a completely different league to the Squeezebox Touch. Its like saying a Porsche 911 is poor value compared to a VW Polo
Jan 9, 13
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