Grace Wifi Radio (ITC-IR1000B)

by Grace Digital

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11.9 x 7.2 x 8.6 inches ; 5.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000YGNZN4
• Item model number: ITC-IR1000B
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (161 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #25,495 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
  • #27 in Electronics > Home Audio & Theater > Radios > Internet Radios
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 4, 2007

Product Description

- Grace Digital wireless internet radio- Listen to over 15,000 radio stations from around the world- 3" Ported speakers deliver rich, full bodied audio.- Wake to internet radio or beep with 5 individual adjustable alarms- Select stations by region, country, station or by over 50 musical genres- Wirelessly stream your music library from your PC hard drive- Works with any wireless internet connection (802.11b & 802.11g compatible)- WEP, WPA and WPA2 compatible- Stand alone radio -- No PC required- Connect to your existing audio system via the stereo audio out jack (stereo headphone jack)- Displays song and artist information- Streams stored audio files from your PC (not compatible with copy-protected iTunes music downloads)- Compatibility with all three major streaming formats- Supports Real audio, MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV and AIFF formats- Power Consumption: 20W- Speaker Output: 4.5W- Headphone Speaker Output: 15mW- BlackGDIIR1000

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

96 of 99 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Through the price barrier, February 26, 2008

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Ralfalfa (Novelty, OH USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Grace Wifi Radio (ITC-IR1000B) (Electronics)

I've been listening to internet radio for more than 5 years, and have been exploring the purchase of a stand-alone wifi radio for the last two. The market has either been high-end ($300+ for the Roku Soundbridge or the Revo Pico), products with flaws (check the reviews for the Torian InFusion) or not a true standalone device (requiring that your computer be on, works only with open networks, etc.).
When I saw the Grace Wifi Radio at the $170 pricepoint, I decided to give it a try. I opened the box about an hour ago, and within 10 minutes had it set up, working with my WPA protected AirPort network. Sound is good; this isn't hifi, but like 90% of internet listeners I'm no high-end audiophile. The stations available through the Reciva server simply blow my mind (think thousands instead of the hundreds I normally look through on iTunes). I can see myself playing with this for weeks, cranking the dial like a kid with his first shortwave.
Note this is a very simple radio; only 5 presets, no equalizer, no dancing visuals, no ipod dock..... And I haven't tested its capability to play audiofiles sent by iTunes (that's not what I bought it for). But all in all I'm very pleased, and while decent wifi radios will probably be available below $100 before the year is out, I'm glad I didn't wait.

36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Grace WiFi Radio, February 28, 2008

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Digital Don (Manteno, IL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Grace Wifi Radio (ITC-IR1000B) (Electronics)

Easy to set up and use.

I've used it mostly for Old Time Radio broadcasts, so the sound is only as good as the source. But the speaker actually sounds quite good and there's even a 'bass port' on the rear of the case.

When you register on the Reciva site you can select and add programming to 'My Stations' by searching genre, location, or key word. Next time you turn the radio on, your selections appear on the menu!

I originally thought the small number of presets might be a problem. However, since you can scroll through 'My Stations' using the dial, presets are almost unnecesary.

Considering the price of competing units, this radio is a bargain. It does everything I expected and I'm very satisfied with this purchase.

39 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for the price, December 11, 2007

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hbdawg (Knoxville, TN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Grace Wifi Radio (ITC-IR1000B) (Electronics)

This is a great radio and for the price, its a steal. The sound is more than ok but I play it through my stereo system. The drawbacks are that it takes a time to figure out the instructions, there are so many great stations but only 5 presets, I still haven't figured out if it will work with my Mac, and there is no remote! However at $100 less than any other wifi radio, who really cares?