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I have a vintage 1970s receiver and wanted to add internet radio without buying a new amp or speakers. The WS163 connects via 3.5mm to RCA—done. Now I can stream thousands of stations through my old speakers. The sound is clean and noise-free. The perfect component for vintage HiFi enthusiasts.

I have three WS163 tuners connected to different amps around the house. They all sync via the same Skytune account, and I can control them individually with their remotes. The 3.5mm outputs feed into my whole-house audio system. This is much cheaper than Sonos and gives me access to thousands of free stations.

I have three WS163 tuners connected to different amps around the house. They all sync via the same Skytune account, and I can control them individually with their remotes. The 3.5mm outputs feed into whole-house audio system. Setup was easy on each unit. For $228 each, this is much cheaper than Sonos and gives me access to thousands of free stations. C Crane can't do multi-room like this.

I was surprised how light this tuner is—only 0.8kg. It fits perfectly on my desk next to my PC speakers. The sound quality via line out is clean and noise-free. Setup was simple—connected to WiFi in under a minute. The sleep timer is a nice bonus. The cheapest way to add internet radio to an existing HiFi system.

I was surprised how light this tuner is – only 0.8kg. Fits perfectly on my desk next to my PC speakers. The sound quality via the line out is clean and noise-free. Setup was simple – connected to WiFi in under a minute. The sleep timer is a nice bonus. For $228, this is the cheapest way to add internet radio to an existing HiFi system. C Crane doesn't even make a pure tuner like this.

I already have a good amplifier and speakers, so I just needed a pure tuner. The WS163 is perfect. Connected via 3.5mm to RCA to my old Denon amp – works like a charm. For $228, you can't beat this. Access to 32,000+ free stations. C Crane doesn't make a pure tuner like this.

I already have a good amplifier and speakers, so I just needed a pure tuner. The WS163 is perfect. Connected via 3.5mm to RCA to my old Denon amp – works like a charm. For $228, you can't beat this. Access to 32,000+ free stations. C Crane doesn't make a pure tuner like this.

I was surprised how light this tuner is – only 0.8kg. Fits perfectly on my desk next to my PC speakers. The sound quality via the line out is clean and noise-free. Setup was simple. The sleep timer is a nice bonus. Highly recommend.

I was surprised how light this tuner is – only 0.8kg. Fits perfectly on my desk next to my PC speakers. The sound quality via the line out is clean and noise-free. Setup was simple. The sleep timer is a nice bonus. Highly recommend.

Bought this for my dad who loves classical music. The WS163 is straightforward – connect to WiFi, pick a station, done. The display is clear, the remote is easy to use, and the 3.5mm output connects directly to his old stereo. Great value.

Bought this for my dad who loves classical music. The WS163 is straightforward – connect to WiFi, pick a station, done. The display is clear, the remote is easy to use, and the 3.5mm output connects directly to his old stereo. Great value.

I use the WS163 on my desk with a pair of small powered speakers. It saves so much space compared to a full-size receiver. The sound quality is excellent, and the internet radio means I always have music. The display is clear and dimmable for night use. Highly recommended.

The WS163 itself is excellent—great sound, easy setup, compact size. However, the remote control feels a bit plasticky compared to the solid build of the tuner. But for $228, it's still great value. I use it daily in my office. Overall recommended.

The WS163 itself is excellent – great sound, easy setup, compact size. However, the remote control feels a bit plasticky compared to the solid build of the tuner. But for the price ($228), it's still great value. I use it daily in my office. C Crane's remote on the WiFi 3 also gets complaints about 'mushy' buttons, so it's not unique. Overall recommended.

Bought this for my dad, who loves classical music but struggles with apps. The WS163 is straightforward—connect to WiFi, pick a station, done. The display is clear, the remote is easy to use, and the 3.5mm output connects directly to his old stereo. He now listens to BBC Radio 3 and classical stations from Vienna. Great value.

Bought this for my dad who loves classical music but struggles with apps. The WS163 is straightforward – connect to WiFi, pick a station, done. The display is clear, the remote is easy to use, and the 3.5mm output connects directly to his old stereo. He's now listening to BBC Radio 3 and classical stations from Vienna. C Crane's radio would be overkill and more expensive. Great value.

I finally cut the cord on FM radio. The WS163 gives me access to stations from around the world. The sound quality is far superior to FM—no static. Connected to my vintage Marantz receiver via 3.5mm to RCA. The 9-band EQ allows me to dial in the perfect sound. For $228, this is a steal.

I finally cut the cord on FM radio. The WS163 gives me access to stations from around the world. The sound quality is far superior to FM – no static. Connected to my vintage Marantz receiver via 3.5mm to RCA. The 9-band EQ allows me to dial in the perfect sound. The remote is responsive. For $228, this is a steal. C Crane's WiFi 3 is a speaker, not a component tuner – different product category.

I wanted a simple internet radio tuner to connect to my powered speakers. The WS163 fit the bill perfectly. Setup took 5 minutes. The 3.5mm output connects easily. The station search via Skytune is fast. The 99 presets are plenty. It has a headphone jack too for private listening. This is a proper component.

I wanted a simple internet radio tuner to connect to my powered speakers. The WS163 fit the bill perfectly. Setup took 5 minutes. The 3.5mm output connects easily. The station search via Skytune is fast. The 99 presets are plenty. I like that it has a headphone jack too for private listening. C Crane's unit would require me to place a speaker on my rack – not ideal. This is a proper component.

I already have a good amplifier and speakers, so I just needed a pure tuner. The WS163 is perfect. Connected via 3.5mm to RCA cable to my old Denon amp—works like a charm. For $228, you can't beat this. Access to 32,000+ free stations. Exactly what I need.

I already have a good amplifier and speakers, so I just needed a pure tuner. The WS163 is perfect. Connected via 3.5mm to RCA cable to my old Denon amp – works like a charm. For $228, you can't beat this. C Crane's cheapest tuner is $140 but has no line out? Actually C Crane CC WiFi 3 is $140 but it's a speaker, not a pure tuner. The WS163 is exactly what I need – lightweight, simple, and access to 32,000+ stations.

I was surprised how light this tuner is – only 0.8kg. Fits perfectly on my desk next to my PC speakers. The sound quality via the line out is clean and noise-free. Setup was simple. The sleep timer is a nice bonus. Highly recommend for anyone who wants internet radio without breaking the bank.

Bought this for my dad who loves classical music but struggles with apps and smartphones. The WS163 is straightforward – connect to WiFi, pick a station, done. The display is clear and the remote is easy to use. He's now listening to BBC Radio 3 and classical stations from Vienna. Great product.

I already have a good amplifier and speakers, so I just needed a pure tuner. The WS163 is perfect. Connected via 3.5mm to RCA cable to my old Denon amp – works like a charm. The interface is intuitive and the remote is responsive. For $228, you can't beat this. Access to 32,000+ free stations.