Re: Re: [OT] DAB Tranny?

[Jim Noble <yahoo-groups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Philip Coombes wrote:

> No, earphones only by the looks of it. Thanks anyway.  Both Pure and
> Roberts seem to have entirely omitted, in their DAB ranges, what I
would
> have thought was one of the most useful and widespread radio form
> factors around. I can only assume that maybe it's for technical
reasons
> such as that the DAB chipset currently consumes too much power to last
> for any length of time on small batteries when they also have to power
a
> speaker. I can't really think of any other reason...


The DAB chipsets are pretty low power these days, but yes driving
speakers consumes a fair bit of power.

eg. the Pure Evoke 2 can run off batteries, but only lasts 10 hours at
1/4 volume! (6 C cells...)

I hear what you're saying though. There's no fundamental reason why it
couldn't be done, really...

Jim