The Atonemo NTS Radio Player brings NTS Radio, infinite mixtapes and high-resolution streaming to almost any hi-fi or speaker setup, while also supporting other major streaming services.

Streaming music has made almost any song instantly accessible, but sometimes having endless choice is not necessarily what you want.

That is the thinking behind the new Atonemo NTS Radio Player, a compact streaming device created by Swedish audio company Atonemo in collaboration with NTS Radio.

Rather than putting another screen between you and your music, the player gives NTS Radio its own physical controls. Two buttons take you straight to NTS 1 or NTS 2, while a rotary dial lets you explore 16 themed infinite mixtapes.

It can also work as a more conventional network music streamer, making it possible to connect your existing hi-fi, amplifier or powered speakers to services including Spotify, TIDAL and Qobuz.

For artists and listeners alike, the device is built around music discovery without having to endlessly choose what to play next.

What is the Atonemo NTS Radio Player?

The Atonemo NTS Radio Player is a small Wi-Fi streaming device measuring just 105 x 70 x 23mm and weighing 0.2kg. Its main purpose is simple: connect it to an existing audio system and stream NTS Radio without needing a dedicated smart speaker or modern network-enabled hi-fi.

The player uses a 3.5mm analogue audio output, with an RCA-to-AUX cable included in the box. That means it can connect to everything from a modern powered speaker setup to an older amplifier or vintage hi-fi system.

The player supports 24-bit/192kHz audio, with a signal-to-noise ratio above 110dB and total harmonic distortion plus noise below 0.005% at full output.

For listeners, the practical benefit is that the device is designed to fit into an existing setup rather than requiring you to replace your speakers or amplifier.

It also only needs USB-C power, with a USB-C cable supplied.

NTS Radio gets its own physical controls

A distinctive part of the NTS Radio Player is not its size or streaming specification. It is the way you interact with NTS.

The top of the device features two dedicated buttons for NTS 1 and NTS 2, allowing listeners to start either of the platform’s main live stations without navigating through an app. There is also a 16-detent rotary dial for selecting NTS’s themed infinite mixtapes.

This gives the player something that can be missing from modern streaming: physical interaction. It offers a more tactile alternative to the screen-focused experience that has become standard for online music. Instead of opening an app, searching through menus and deciding what to play, you can turn a dial or press a button.

A different approach to music discovery

NTS has built its reputation around human-curated music discovery rather than simply serving listeners another algorithmically generated playlist.

The platform has been broadcasting since 2011, with programming from regular DJs covering everything from established genres to much more obscure scenes and sounds.

The NTS Radio Player essentially makes that kind of discovery feel more like turning on a radio than opening another streaming app.

Atonemo co-founder Noah Constantinou describes the concept as “omakase listening,” handing over the decision-making to someone whose musical taste you trust.

That philosophy sits at the centre of the product. It is less about giving you more control over your music and more about knowing when to give some of that control away.

It is more than an NTS player

Although the NTS controls are the headline feature, the device is also designed to function as a general-purpose network streamer. 

The player supports AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect and Qobuz Connect, allowing users to stream their own music and playlists from most streaming services. 

This makes the device potentially more useful than a dedicated internet radio receiver. For example, you could spend the afternoon listening to an NTS DJ set, then switch to your own playlists when you want something more familiar. It also means the player can remain useful even if you are not listening to NTS every day.

Designed to give older hi-fi systems a new life

One of the more interesting aspects of the NTS Radio Player is its compatibility with older audio equipment. Rather than requiring a modern network-enabled amplifier or smart speaker, the device simply outputs audio through a standard 3.5mm connection. The included RCA-to-AUX cable means it can be connected to many traditional stereo systems and amplifiers.

Atonemo describes its wider approach as being centred around using speakers people already own rather than replacing them, and the player is clearly designed with that in mind.

That could make the player particularly appealing to musicians and collectors who have invested in older studio monitors, amplifiers or hi-fi equipment but want to add modern streaming capabilities.

It is essentially a small bridge between older hardware and today’s streaming ecosystem.

High-resolution audio in a very small package

The NTS Radio Player supports playback at up to 24-bit/192kHz.

That does not necessarily mean every piece of music or every NTS broadcast will be delivered at that resolution. Instead, it indicates the maximum digital audio capability of the device when working with compatible sources.

The player uses a built-in DAC and provides analogue output through its 3.5mm connection.

For listeners with a capable hi-fi setup, that gives the player enough headroom to sit alongside more traditional dedicated streaming hardware rather than functioning simply as a basic internet radio adapter.

Its Wi-Fi connectivity also supports Wi-Fi 6, with dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz operation.

Pricing and availability

The Atonemo NTS Radio Player is available now for $185 on the NTS website.