Sunday, 20 May 2012

Arcam drDock - Technology Times


The Arcam drDock takes a major deviation from its predecessor, the irDock, and in doing so adds greater functionality, improved build quality and more universal docking options. The drDock syncs all your devices and, with the exception of the IPad, charges them too, whilst the handy remote controller will give you all the control you need without getting off the couch with full support for iOS devices including power, volume, play, pause, skip/seek, repeat and shuffle functions. HDMI will also prove useful for big-screen video playback, especially on Retina Display devices, and works as a rudimentary media player.

ü  Digital dock for iPad, iPhone, iPod
ü  Stunning sound quality Full IR remote control handset included
ü  Digital connectivity for audio and video
ü  HDMI Video output for TV connection, on board DAC
ü  Stylish cast aluminium case, charges and syncs your device

The drDock accommodates iPads, iPhones and iPods so that a wide range of aps can be accessed through direct digital connection when docked. Films, TV programmes and music can all be played back through the drDock as on the rear of the black arcam dr dock there are several different connection formats, HDMI and composite. The most obvious place to start is the design. The drDock is part of a wave of new 'R Series' products from the company (which includes the 'rDAC' which we will review in a few days) and they feature a unified aluminium construction and matt black finishes. In photos the drDock looks good, but in hand the build quality is exceptional.   A small and useful IR remote also comes with the drDock however other Arcam remotes are also compatible e.g. the Arcam rCube remote.  The highlight of this iPhone/iPod dock remains its audio quality with the integrated DAC giving a master class in bolstering audio performance.

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