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Escient FireBall E2-400 (400GB) (02/07/2006)

Escient FireBall E2-400 (400GB)

Entered CNET Catalog: 02/07/2006

SKU: E2-400

Manufacturer: Escient

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Manufacturer description

Escient's latest FireBall Music Server line-up supports larger hard drive sizes for even more digital music storage options, plus a host of exciting new features making it easier than ever to store, access, and browse all of your digital music from one powerful, yet simple-to-use interface. New features include Peer-to-Peer music sharing, DLNA and UPnP support, gapless audio track playback, a PDA web interface, user selectable 16x9 or 4:3 user interface, a customizable user interface, WMA audio playback, and access to hundreds of free Shoutcast Internet Radio Stations. The best keeps getting better! Escient FireBall E2-400 requires TV or other video display device.

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Escient FireBall E2-400 (400GB) specifications

  • General
  • Product Type Digital audio server
  • Width 17.4 in
  • Depth 11.9 in
  • Height 4.6 in
  • Enclosure Color Black
  • Audio Features
  • Sound Output Mode Stereo
  • Inputs & Outputs
  • Headphone Jack Yes
  • Coaxial Digital Input Yes
  • Coaxial Digital Output Yes
  • Optical Digital Input Yes
  • Optical Digital Output Yes
  • Networking features
  • Network player type Network audio player
  • Network player functionality Internet radio playback
  • Supported digital audio standards FLAC , MP3 , WMA
  • Connectivity Wired
  • Connectivity protocols IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet) , IEEE 802.3u (Fast Ethernet)
  • Network protocols supported HTTP , IP , TCP
  • Network player features Web interface
  • DVD/Blu-ray features
  • Type None
  • Video D/A Converter 10-bit
  • CD System
  • Type None
  • Edit Functions Erase
  • CD-R Compatible Yes
  • CD-RW Compatible Yes
  • Supported Digital Audio Standards WMA , MP3
  • ID3 Tags Support Yes
  • Digital Player (Recorder)
  • Type Digital player/recorder
  • Supported Digital Audio Standards MP3 , WMA , FLAC
  • ID3 Tags Support Yes
  • Playback Modes Playlist
  • Supported Bit Rate -192.0 Kbps
  • Response Bandwidth -19998.0 Hz
  • Total Harmonic Distortion 0.01 %
  • Additional Features Multi-zone support , Wireless IR keyboard
  • Headphones
  • Headphones Type None
  • Remote Control
  • Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
  • Miscellaneous
  • AV Furniture None
  • Included Accessories Wireless keyboard
  • Cables Included A/V cable x Power cable
  • Power
  • Power Device Power adapter - External
  • Manufacturer Warranty
  • Service & Support 1 year warranty