Reviews
Player
Test 12. march 2022
Honestly, even if the IOTAVX NP3 were just a streamer or just a CD player, the price-sound ratio would still appear cleanly balanced. Here, however, you get both in one housing plus FM/DAB+ and the option of using the NP3 as a DAC or purely as a drive. But it's not just the features that are convincing. In terms of sound, the plus side is an extremely dynamic, playful appearance, a tonally neutral pace without audible discolouration or distortion and a pleasantly free spatial reproduction, in which the loudspeakers become "invisible".
Review
Player
Test 09. february 2022
The IOTAVX NP3 scores with solid workmanship (the detented volume control made of precious metal would be an example of high quality that is unusual in this price range) and an enormously high utility value. Everything is there: CD drive, Ethernet socket, WLAN module, easy-to-understand and reliable app, USB DAC, use as a full preamplifier thanks to volume control, and a digital radio tuner and a classic FM tuner are also on board. It is extremely easy to use, even less experienced users can quickly use the entire range of functions. The round, pleasing acoustic design, which makes it clear that the NP3 can very well be used as an excellent preamplifier, further fills the points account of the IOTAVX all-rounder. As a disadvantage, we would like to have an additional platform such as Google Chromecast or DTS Play-Fi as well as Apple AirPlay 2. Sure, the app is easy to use and quite flexible, but adding one of the major platforms would be a very good thing. You should also consider integrating Bluetooth in the future instead of offering it as an option in the form of a dongle for EUR 35 extra.
Review
Player
Test 20. january 2022
With wireless music streaming, multi-room functionality, CD player, digital radio and USB audio, the NP3 offers perhaps the most attractive and convenient way to enjoy music from all audio sources in the best quality from a single device. Whether modern online or classic physical media, the IOTAVX NP3 is a unique audio solution with countless possibilities.
Review
Player
Test 09. december 2021
With the NP3, Iotavx is pushing onto the market with a versatile, attractively priced device that will soon forget CDs. Thanks to its streaming, DAC and CD functions, the NP3 is a real quick-change artist. On the one hand, it is aimed at music lovers with large CD shelves who want to switch to streaming sooner or later. But it also appeals to those who mainly radio and still want to enjoy their carefully assembled CD collection every now and then. Both groups get a multi-purpose player with a clean sound that fits many hi-fi components, but harmonises perfectly with the devices from Iotavx for design reasons alone.
Review
Streamer
Test 05. december 2021
The musci machine
The IOTAVX NP3 is the solution to the scattered music collections of the streaming era. It doesn't matter whether it's a CD collection, online service or HiRes files, it combines everything in one lean system. Thanks to the good variety of connections and integrated volume control, it can be easily combined with a wide variety of amplifiers. In addition, the tidy app enables even beginners to master the numerous functions of the NP3 in no time at all. Anyone who would like to listen to music in a wide variety of ways without cluttering up the living room with a mountain of devices will find a reliable partner here at an absolutely fair price.
Review
Information
Tired of big, expensive stacks with tons of different source devices? No longer an overview of the chaos of the umpteen remote controls lying around? Then the IOTAVX NP3 may be the solution! To call this device just a network player would certainly not do it justice. Finally, the NP3 combines convenient streaming functions with a high-quality CD drive, DAB + and FM radio and numerous other connection options. Playback via USB audio or Bluetooth (AptX) is just as convenient as using it as a DLNA / Upnp renderer. Thanks to the integrated volume control, the NP3 can also be used as a full-fledged preamp. In this case, the high-quality DAC from Texas Instruments takes over the conversion from the digital to the analogue domain. All these features can be found in the modern, neatly finished and extremely handy housing. The NP3 can be easily integrated into any living environment.
Streaming
The NP3 can be connected to your home network via WiFi or LAN for streaming options such as the use of Spotify, Tidal, Deezer, Qobuz, Napster etc. are available. Music stored on a server can also be played with the help of DLNA / Upnp.
CD player
Thanks to the integrated CD Drive, you can dust off your music collection and play at the highest quality. It does not matter whether the music on the CD is in the form of WAV or MP3 format.
DAB+ / FM / Internet radio
With all radio formats covered you can be assured you are future proofed and can always listen to your favourite stations at the highest quality.
USB audio
USB audio can be played conveniently from the PC via the USB input on the back. The NP3 supports processing of high-resolution files up to 24 bit / 192 kHz.
Bluetooth
With the optionally available IOTAVX Bluetooth adapter, the NP3 also receives your music files directly via Bluetooth including AptX from a Bluetooth-enabled device (e.g. smartphone, tablet, PC).
Volume control
Thanks to the integrated volume control, the NP3 can also be used as a full preamp. In combination with an output stage like the IOTAVX PA3, the equipment necessary for high-quality music enjoyment is reduced even further.
Connectivity
With the dimmer and trigger inputs and outputs on the back, the NP3 can be remotely controlled from the SA3 integrated amplifier as well as remotely controlling the PA3 power amplifier, for example.
Quality promise
The IOTAVX NP3 not only sounds fantastic, we manufacture it with a heavy steel housing and high-quality components. This is how we ensure that you can enjoy your IOTAVX NP3 for a long time.
Specifications
| Type: |
Network- / CD player |
Functions:
|
Streaming / CD player / DAB+ & FM / USB / Bluetooth / Volume control
|
Supported streaming services:
|
Spotify, Tidal, Deezer, Quobuz, Napster, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, XIMALAYA, QQFM
|
Inputs:
|
1x S/PDIF coaxial, 1x Toslink optical, 1x PC USB (24Bit/192kHz), 1x DAB+ / FM Antenna, 1x Bluetooth (IOTAVX Bluetooth Adapter required), 1x USB A, 1x Ethernet, 1x WiFi Antenna
|
Outputs:
|
1x RCA anlog (L/R), 1x S/PDIF coaxial, 1x Toslink optical
|
Additional In- and Outputs:
|
1x RS-232 Input, 1x Trigger Input, 1x Dimmer Input, 1x Trigger Output, 1x Dimmer Output
|
Power Supply:
|
115VAC or 230VAC, @ 50/60Hz
|
Standby Consumption:
|
<0.5W
|
Dimensions (W x H x D):
|
435 x 70 x 240 mm (Height incl. feet)
|
Weight:
|
3,5 kg
|
Warranty:
|
2 Jahre
|
