Escient DVDM-300 Review

Key Features

• 300GB internal hard drive for storing digital music files

• Built-in CD-RW drive for playing, burning and ripping CDs

• Store, secure, browse and play up to 1200 DVDs or CDs stored in Sony, Kenwood, or Pioneer CD/DVD changers

• Simple and intuitive on-screen user interface for browsing, selecting, and playing movies, music, Internet Radio stations and for all system configuration and setup functions

• Automatic DVD identification using Escient's MovieDB

• Automatic CD identification using Gracenote CDDB® with cover art provided by AMG

• PC File Sharing for transferring music files to and from a PC or Mac (includes support for iPod, Rio, and other portable players)

• Web interface for remote control and music streaming via any standard web browser

• PDA interface for controlling the DVDM-300 from any pocket sized web enabled device

• Create custom playlists and genres

• Music playback in repeat and random modes

• Play any WMA or Shoutcast Internet Radio stations

• Create and edit Internet Radio stations

• Connects to other FireBall Music Servers to share music libraries

• Record audio to hard drive from external changers or from any legacy analog or digital audio device (LPs, Cassettes, DAT, MD, etc.)

• Built-in component video switcher for automatic changer selection and routing to your receiver

• User selectable 16x9 or 4:3 on screen TV user interface

• Gapless playback feature for classical and live recordings

• Customizable User Interface skins for an exciting new look

Dimensions:

• 17 3/8"W x 11 7/8"D x 4 5/8"H

Supported Audio Formats:

• CD-Audio, MP3, WMA, FLAC

Supported Changers:

• Sony DVP-CX777ES 400 disc DVD/CD changers

• Kenwood DV5050 and 5900 403 disc DVD/CD changers

• Sony 200, 300, 400 disc CDP series CD-only changers