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I have been looking for a device like this to manage my audio playing capability from my cell phone or tablet. I got the device a week back and when I plugged it in the reception was horrible and the range was barely 10ft with no obstructions. Beyond that 10 ft. there was lot of pauses, breaks, static. I got frustrated and started reading reviews to figure out if anybody else had any issues and how they solved it and I found one review where the reviewer has mentioned that there are two metallic plates inside the device housing that is meant to add weight for stability and that caused the interference with the signal but, I don't think that is the case, because I tried removing the metal plates and didn't make any difference. Once I did the below mod and figured the metal plates were not the culprits. In any case for the other reviewer that may be the case and not going to discount him/her on that. Anyway here is what I found and what did to make a it a super powerful device with ultimate reception. ***** Do this at your own risk and if you are handy with bit of gadget knowledge **** 1. Unscrewed the antenna from the back of the device to install a longer antenna and I did find a Wi-Fi router antenna in my stash and unfortunately it did not make any difference. Here is the problem: The antenna base on the device should have a copper pin like protrusion in the center to get inserted into the actual antenna that is screwed in. The copper or gold plated pin was missing and I noticed that there was a hole instead and I checked my Wi-Fi and other antenna bases and they have a pin to sit into the antenna. 2. Took a pure copper wire that I used for my sons school project and etched of the insulation and cut a 1.5 centimeter piece and took a forceps or pliers and inserted it into the base of the antenna firmly and screwed in the antenna making sure it gets inserted into the hole of the actual antenna. Tightened it firmly. 3. Turn on the device and wallah, I have a such a strong receiver now, I can walk anywhere in my two storied house and I get crystal clear sound. Note: 1. You don't need any longer antenna than it came with it. 2. If your device has pin in the antenna try removing the metal plates from the housing of the device, for which you need to unscrew the device from the bottom. I don't think that matters but you may want to try. 3. I am attaching a picture illustrating the problem, if you still have q's contact me or responmd to this review and I will reply back. 4. Regarding the actual clarity of the sound, I tried to compare with playing songs from my DVR and the same song through my cell phone using this device and had very similar result, I suggest that you check the device equalizer and tone settings before you compare the sound quality. 5. Other reviewers mentioned that increasing the volume beyond a certain limit is causing the distortion but that is not the case, I set my receiver at a fairly high volume and use my cell phone volume control to manage the volume and works perfectly well and has no distortion at the max volume. UPDATE: 10/30/12 One of the reviewer replied to my review and mentioned that Miccus has posted the antenna issue on their website and offering to replace the defective antenna. I emailed customer service with the problem and my order details and they replied promptly with acknowledgement of the issue and have sent a replacement antenna in few days. Anyway my fix works well so didn't bother to put the new antenna in. Thank you for letting me know and all good reviewers helping other buyers.