Albrecht DR 521 DAB+ and FM Digital Radio Tuner

Further details of Albrecht DR 521 DAB+ and FM Digital Radio Tuner

The Albrecht DR 521 is a radio tuner for receiving DAB+ digital radio and FM radio. It can be connected to a stereo system using its optical Toslink or 3.5 mm jack audio output. Its Bluetooth 5.3 function supports wireless music streaming from compatible smartphones and tablets.

Albrecht DR 521 DAB+ and FM radio tuner

• DAB+ digital radio reception
• FM radio reception
• BestTune function
• Bluetooth 5.3 music streaming
• 3.2-inch colour display
• Remote control
• Automatic time setting
• Alarm clock
• Sleep Timer

The Albrecht DR 521 combines digital and analogue radio reception in a single device. Its large colour display provides a clear overview of menus and radio stations.

BestTune function in the Albrecht DR 521 tuner

The BestTune function automatically selects DAB+ or FM as the playback source according to the received signal strength.

• Automatic selection between DAB+ and FM reception
• Source selection based on the current received signal strength

When this function is used, the device independently selects between the available DAB+ and FM radio sources.

Bluetooth 5.3 music streaming

The Albrecht DR 521 can receive music from a smartphone or tablet through a Bluetooth 5.3 connection.

• Bluetooth version: 5.3
• Music streaming from smartphones
• Music streaming from tablets
• Wireless playback

The Bluetooth function allows audio content played or stored on a mobile device to be transmitted to the tuner.

3.2-inch colour display and operation

The device is equipped with a 3.2-inch colour display. The display is used to provide an overview of menus and radio stations and to support device operation.

• Display size: 3.2 inches
• Colour display
• Menu and radio station display
• Remote-controlled operation

The functions of the tuner can also be operated remotely using the supplied remote control.

Radio station presets

The Albrecht DR 521 provides separate preset locations for DAB+ and FM radio stations.

• 30 presets for DAB+ radio stations
• 30 presets for FM radio stations
• 60 radio station presets in total

The separate preset locations allow DAB+ and FM radio stations to be stored.

Audio connections

The tuner can be connected to a stereo system using two types of audio output.

• Optical Toslink audio output
• 3.5 mm jack audio output
• Connection to a stereo system

The optical and analogue audio outputs provide different connection options for compatible audio systems.

Clock, alarm and timer functions

The Albrecht DR 521 features automatic time setting, an alarm clock and a Sleep Timer function.

• Automatic time setting
• Alarm clock
• Sleep Timer

The Sleep Timer function provides timed switch-off.

Albrecht DR 521 menu languages

The device menu system can be used in 13 languages.

• German
• English
• French
• Italian
• Danish
• Dutch
• Turkish
• Finnish
• Norwegian
• Polish
• Portuguese
• Spanish
• Swedish

The required operating language can be selected from the available menu languages.

Albrecht DR 521 technical specifications

• Radio reception: DAB+ and FM
• Bluetooth version: 5.3
• Display: 3.2-inch colour display
• Audio output: optical Toslink
• Audio output: 3.5 mm jack
• Number of DAB+ presets: 30
• Number of FM presets: 30
• Dimensions: 140 x 50 x 90 mm
• Weight: 215 g

The compact tuner can be connected to a stereo system equipped with a corresponding input using its optical or 3.5 mm jack audio connection.

Albrecht DR 521 package contents

• Albrecht DR 521 tuner
• Remote control
• 2 AAA batteries
• Wire antenna
• Power adapter
• User manual

The package includes the listed accessories required for operating the device, together with the user manual.

The Albrecht DR 521 DAB+ and FM radio tuner combines radio reception, Bluetooth music streaming, station preset, timer and remote-control functions. It can be connected to a stereo system through its optical Toslink or 3.5 mm jack audio output.