dab conversion for 510

Bobbybus · Mar 11, 2015

Is there a nifty DAB device on the market that can be connected to the 510 so I can hear DAB trough the California speakers? How does it connect? What is it and how much? How big?

hubert72 · Mar 11, 2015

Having paid extra for dab in mine I don't think it's worth the effort, travelling to york yesterday listening to absolute 80's it kept cutting out due to poor signal, the fm radio seems to sound better too. I think the dab radio in uk is known for been a bit poor. Went through a week of listening to different stations on dab but the signal thing got annoying so now just have fm stations on. Personally I wouldn't go to too much trouble or expense unless you really need dab.

WelshGas · Mar 11, 2015

I've got the RNS510 + DAB and used so far in South/Mid Wales, across to Norfolk, down to Cornwall and many points in between - Excellent DAB reception. Occassionaly switches to FM in the Welsh Valleys

Bobbybus · Mar 11, 2015

Thanks. My 510 hasn't got DAB and I don't want to change the whole unit to get it so was wondering if there was a DAB gadget that can be attached to the 510 unit so I can get DAB through the existing system.

WelshGas · Mar 11, 2015

Something like this might be OK - Other makes available.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0012GLXMU/?Tag=eliteelect-21

Or this

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00940KC28/?Tag=eliteelect-21

calikev · Mar 11, 2015

This looks good http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Plug-Play...-with-FM-Transmitter-AUX-IN-OUT-/121539306376

Or the alpine one.

reserves · Mar 11, 2015

rdh1 said:
Thanks. My 510 hasn't got DAB and I don't want to change the whole unit to get it so was wondering if there was a DAB gadget that can be attached to the 510 unit so I can get DAB through the existing system.

I know you said you didn't want to but you could sell your existing 510 and buy a 510 with DAB, probably only cost £200 for the upgrade. Otherwise won't you have to spend £200 on an add on unit which isn't going to integrate perfectly anyways.

Bobbybus · Mar 11, 2015

Welshgas, Calikev: Thats more like it! Than you.

reserves said:
I know you said you didn't want to but you could sell your existing 510 and buy a 510 with DAB, probably only cost £200 for the upgrade. Otherwise won't you have to spend £200 on an add on unit which isn't going to integrate perfectly anyways.

Good point, well made!