Denon CEOL Piccolo Network Music Receiver with Wi-Fi and Ethernet Connectivity - Black

I have had this bit of kit for a month now, and really like it. I'm quite techy, so the ability to combine Denon H-Fi quality with a DLNA music server was always my goal, the biggest bonus was though the ability to hook it up to speakers of my own choice, and the option to have a sub also if required.Setup took seconds and with a network reservation set it has been totally stable on my home network.I have it connected to a set of Q Accustics 2020i bookshelf speakers and a 60w RMS active Sub woofer, with a bit of crossover fine tuning on the Sub the results a very good. The 2020i speakers seem a good match and the finest details are reproduced with ease, I used 42 strand speaker cable and am very happy with the results.I had read that the unit comes with an EQ bias set for the Denon speakers recommended for it, and so the first thing I did was switch this setting off.It sometimes does take slightly longer than normal to load up a track when working its way through long playlists, but this is minor, and prob more to do with network traffic and less to do with the Denon DRA N4.I don't and won't ever use it over Wi-Fi as this option / bandwidth is very crowded these days, ethernet cable only for me.If I had to come up with a negitive line then it would be the Denon app and its action sometimes to freeze or drop off of the network, but that isn't connected to this hardware, thats more the app designers.

I had high expectations of this product, which was my fourth Denon midi system, and one I thought would bring me into the 21st Century, enabling me to use both internet radio and my Twonky Media based networked music library.However, I had the following issues:Very slow to switch on in both Internet Radio and Music Server settings - not good when the primary purpose was to listen to the radio during breakfast.The iPod Airplay system did not work consistently - the only was of restoring it was to power off and on the system - then the Airplay would disappear again mid way through playing a track.I could not get the iPad app to work - it simply did not recognise the system.The system stopped working every time I used my microwave oven - the only way of restoring operation was to power off and on (OK a normal environment probably would not be in a kitchen).All in all, very disappointing - the only saving grace is that Amazon were prepared to allow a return and refund! I will probably buy a Denon DM39 instead.

I had high hopes when I bought the Denon CEOL Piccolo and to be honest, when it's working properly, it's great and the sound quality is good with a decent pair of speakers, I bought some Q Acoustics. Unfortunately I am having a lot of problems with the Denon turning itself off for no apparent reason and often within 10 seconds of a song being played. It will also turn itself off if left idle for too long, which is fine, but it shouldn't be happening during playback. This is so frustrating as I bought this purely to use with Spotify but find myself listening to less music now than I ever did before purchase. Very disappointing.

For the money this is an outstanding bit of equipment. Easy to set up, versatile, and works well enough with most sources. Any gaps (currently it seems to have difficulty with the file system when streaming from a USB source) can be bridged using the Denon app or AirPlay.Sound is really good for the money, but note that if you're using different speakers you HAVE to change a default setting that optimises the output for the dedicated Denon speakers. Without doing that the sound is really quite disappointing and totally lacking in presence. You really have to go and look for the setting too, so if you don't happen to chance across it (who reads a manual cover to cover?) I can understand why some people might find the sound quality poor. Easy to fix though, mine sounds great now.

Wanted to get something which was nice and compact for a secondary Hi-Fi set-up. I wanted something better looking, better sounding and simpler to use than an existing blue tooth speaker and android tablet combination. The Denon N4 looked a good option for the money. I did not need CD as I have a media server which the Denon could play music from. Internet radio provides access to all stations that are on FM or DAB. It will also play from USB, blue tooth or a line level analogue feed i.e. CD, tape deck etc. The 40 watts RMS per channel is plenty. I have tried the Denon app (android) but mostly use the large supplied remote for navigating around stations and selecting tracks on the media server. The large display works well. I have received two firmware update since purchase in March 16. I have found the system will power up and start playing much quicker (about 10seconds) if you set network control to on. I have the internet connection via wired 100mbit (fast) Ethernet and in has been very reliable. I original used a pair of generic bracket mount speaker and the sound was OK but needed an fair bit of bass boost and some treble cut. I felt the Denon deserved to be partnered with some better speakers so i now have a set of Roth OLi RA1, these sound very nice (see separate review). I am really pleased with the Denon and Roths together, they make a fine Hi-Fi set-up in miniature.PS. The speaker terminals are a bit unusual but took QED 79 strand just fine.

After the initial fun of doing a firmware update, I have found that this device works like a charm, link it with Spotify and some good speakers and the world of music is literally at your fingertips.I have spent hours and hours listening to this.I will say that you really do need to have it linked up to some form of Tablet or Smart Phone to get the best out of it as using the remote is a little clunky.

Well packaged and arrived the next day. With just a brief set up guide the main one on line to download it was difficult to play music from my iPod. The sound is good until you go loud the the speakers sound a bit bass less. All in all I am pleased an upgrade on speakers would make it a great system plus a full manual.

Ho comprato questo mini amplificatore solo per mancanza di spazio. Collegato a dei Q Acoustic 3010 che già possedevo e con un sub da un suono soddisfacente. Per quel che riguarda la connettività non ho problemi. L’accensione dura 5 secondi più del solito ma dato il prezzo e se avete problemi di spazio è un ottima scelta.

Classica professionalità amazon nella puntualità della spedizione e nell'imballaggio. Sul prodotto nulla da dire: mantiene quello che promette. Basta leggere le recensioni in rete e non aspettarsi di ricevere un HiFi pari a quelli di costo nettamente superiore.

Ich war einige Zeit auf der Suche nach einem kompakten Receiver oder vergleichbarem. Dieses Gerät sollte meine beiden Nubert NuJubilee Regallautsprecher in einem kleinen Zimmer befeuern, Musik soll kabellos von mobilen Gerät daheim über die Anlage gespielt werden können und der Fernseher sollte auch angeschlossen werden können. Nach Surround verlangt es mich allein aufgrundZuerst landete ich mit diesem Profil bei einigen Slimline AV-Receivern. Leider sind diese für mich praktisch allesamt immer noch zu aufgeblasen. Ich höre nur in Stereo und habe kaum externe Geräte angeschlossen. Eine hochaufwendige Einmessung der LS suche ich ebenso nicht. Damit schöpfe ich die Möglichkeiten solcher AV-Receiver kaum aus, trotzdem sind auch wirkliche "Slim" Receiver wie die Pioneer VSX-S310/510 mir von ihren Abmessungen her immer noch zu groß, zumal man deren Wärmeabgabe und somit ausreichende Belüftung noch gesondert bedenken muss. Stereo Verstärkern hingegen fehlen nicht selten Features wie Bluetooth, WLAN und digitale Anschlüsse, dennoch sind diese dadurch nicht als Konsequenz kleiner.Nach einiger Verzweiflung stolperte ich dann quasi per Zufall über die Kompaktanlagen von Denon. Da ich kein CD-Laufwerk benötige, schien mir der DRA-N4 als Netzwerk Receiver ausreichend, zumal er aufgrund der Abmessungen besser in mein Beuteschema passt als z.B. das RCD-N9. Hierzu muss man allerdings sagen, dass der DRA-N4 anders als von Amazon beschrieben "nur" 2x40W liefern kann. Davon sollte man sich aber nicht täuschen lassen, damit kann man mit potenten Lautsprechern schon sich und seine Nachbarn mehr als ausreichend beschallen undfür den ein oder anderen Hörsturz sorgen.Ansonsten versuche ich mich mal etwas kürzer zu fassen: Ausgepackt und ein erstes Oho!, denn die kleine Anlage ist gut verarbeitet, leicht und wie erhofft schön kompakt. Die erste Einrichtung ist kinderleicht und schnell erledigt, danach kann man direkt anfangen. Verbindung mit dem Smartphone ist ohne Probleme einzurichten, Empfang per Bluetooth ist spitzenmäßig und hält viele Meter. Die App zur Steuerung für Android ist allerdings ein wenig träge, empfehle ich aber dennoch für Internetradio zur Auswahl der Sender usw.. Ansonsten lässt sich alles mit wenigen Tasten über die Fernbedienung regeln.Klanglich gibt es nicht viele Regler, an denen man drehen kann: Super Dynamic Bass, Bässe, Höhen, Balance oder Source Direct. Außerdem lässt sich eine Optimierung der Denon-eigenen Lautsprecher zuschalten, wenn man denn die Piccolo im Paket mit den zugehörigen Lautsprechern hat. Meine Nubert Boxen werden jedenfalls einwandfrei befeuert und Musik klingt einfach toll. Ich habe keinen Blindtest mit den zuvor von mir genutzten AV-Receivern gemacht, bin aber der Meinung, dass es sich ohne zugeschaltete Klangspielereien wie Equalizer weder besser noch schlechter anhört, also einfach gut.Die Wärmeentwicklung ist absolut in Ordnung, auch nach Stunden "normalen" Betriebs wird der Receiver kaum nennenswert warm. Solang hinten Platz ist, kann man den Receiver also praktisch überall verstecken. Damit sind dann wirklich alle meine Anforderungen an solch einen Receiver restlos erfüllt!Anmerkung: Im Verbund mit dem TV muss man hin und wieder beachten, dass bei Anschluss mittels optischem Kabel nicht jede Tonspur übertragen werden kann, da TOSLINK dafür nicht die nötige Bandbreite hat - das ist aber eine Limitierung seitens TOSLINK, kein Problem des Denon.Fazit:+ kompakte, schöne Anlage+ einfache Einrichtung und Bedienung+ toller Klang+ Streaming über Bluetooth / WLAN problemlos- Android App etwas behäbig, aber funktionell

Das Produkt tut seit nunmehr 5 Jahren seinen Dienst in meiner Küche. Soweit war bisher alles io.Nach einem Rücksetzen auf Werkseinstellungen nach einem Routerwechsel und daraus resultierendem Fehler bei der wlan Verbindung war ich doch sehr überrascht als ich beim neuen einrichten keine Radiostationen mehr suchen konnte. Nach kurzer Recherche kam ich zu der Information dass Denon die Radio URLs wohl über vtube bezieht und dieser Dienst ab sofort kostenpflichtig ist.Fürs zurückschicken war es nun zu spät, also musste eine andere Lösing her… über den mediaserver von der Fritz Box kann man weiterhin Radio hören, etwas umständlicher, aber immerhin kostenfrei.Ich finde es schon einigermaßen frech für so einen einfachen Dienst Geld zu verlangen, die URLs könnte Denon ja auch über einen eigenen Server suchen lassen. Kundenfreundlich ist sowas nicht.

Buon prodotto usato per quasi due anni con qualche problema di connettvità soprattutto a valle di alcuni aggiornamenti Firmware proposti automaticamente.A valle di un aggiornamento Firmware a smesso completamente di funzionare e neppure le procedure di ripristino mi hanno consentito di ripristinarne il funzionamento.Nessun feedback ricevuto dal negoziante, né dall'assistenza Denon Italia alle mie numerose richieste di riparazione o sostituzione.