What do use to stream music to your Hi-Fi ??
pumpkinman
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....and why ??
Looking to upgrade the $50 Gramofon I'm currently using for Spotify. Must support Spotify and Tidal. (I may step up to Tidal's lossless at some point) Remember it must be easy to set up as I'm as dumb as a bag of hammers.
Thanks
Bill
Looking to upgrade the $50 Gramofon I'm currently using for Spotify. Must support Spotify and Tidal. (I may step up to Tidal's lossless at some point) Remember it must be easy to set up as I'm as dumb as a bag of hammers.
Thanks
Bill
Because I am The Pumpkinking
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Bluesound Node 2 w/Musical Fidelity Tri-Vista DAC.
Why? Good question. Probably price. 5 bills for the Bluesound Node 2. Very easy to set up. Lossless is worth it IMO but then again, so is an outboard DAC that doesn't support MDQ.
Tom~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~ -
Sonos for the simplicity, but it won't do higher than cd quality. If you want to go higher formats, Bluesound is another cheap alternative.
Cheaper than cheap is chromecast, but not sure about their Spotify capabilities.HT SYSTEM-
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Sonos for the simplicity, but it won't do higher than cd quality. If you want to go higher formats, Bluesound is another cheap alternative.
Cheaper than cheap is chromecast, but not sure about their Spotify capabilities.
I just found out that Sonos now does support lossless but will not support the MQA available from Tidal.
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If you have a decent DAC I recommend the Chromecast "Audio" for an effortless streaming experience from most apps and servers.Oh, Listen here mister. We got no way of understandin' this world. But we got as much sense of this bird flyin in the sky. Now there is a lot that bird don't know, but it don't change the fact that the world is happening to him all the same. What I am tryin to say is, is that the course of your life, well its changing, and you don't even see it- Forest Bondurant
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I do not own a DAC.
I'm leaning towards the Bluesound Node.
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Lumin S1. It is an all in one solution; file player, streamer, and DAC. Does Tidal, and now supports MQA. You can't get simpler than the S1, and it sounds great.Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes
Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables
Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
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^^^ He keeps harping about this^^^
To date? Have not heard it. Contender? Yes. Heard it? No.
Tom~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~ -
I use an older Signature Sonore Music Server with Deux power supply. Basically a mini PC with custom power supplies (one for PC, one for USB card) and power filters for hard drive. It's fanless, no noise. Playback, no noise. SOtM-PCIe USB output card and SOtM drive power filter. I updated it with a small SSD card for the Linux op system and stuck a 6TB drive in it. I can also point it to an external NAS when the time comes. Controlled through a variety of third party aps with cell phone or tablets.
Still using my DIY Dual Mono Buffalo III DAC with Sonore USB to I2S module. Discrete balanced output (no op amps). Sounds fantastic.
If I didn't have that, I'd go for a Sonore micro or ultra Rendu. IIRC they added Spotify this year and it does Tidal. bikerboy just upgraded from the micro to ultraRendu. IIRC Carl (schwarcw) has the microRendu.
http://www.sonore.us/microRendu.html
A thread by Carl.
http://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/172912/sonore-microrendu-wuhoo/p2
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Simaudio 780D Dac and streamer2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC
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I just picked up a Marantz NA8005 for dirt cheap and it sounds great!Anaheim Hills CA,
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2 Channel: Rogue RP-5 / WireWorld Electra power cord / Marantz TT-15S1/ Ortofon - Quintet Black MC / Marantz NA8005 DAC / W4S mAmp's / Synology DS 216+ll-4TB / Polkaudio LSiM703 -
^^^ He keeps harping about this^^^
To date? Have not heard it. Contender? Yes. Heard it? No.
Tom
Tom, there are a few folks here that have them including me. I think it's a great piece, worth every penny and then some. -
Anybody compared it to the BS N2?
I ask because I hate wasting money ad Mr. Pumpkin would want to know..
Tom~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~ -
That's what I am afraid of Skip. Spending more money for the same thing I have heard ever since streaming came about along the Hi-Fi world. There is always something missing....maybe I honed in on it when I brought it home for a direct comparison.
Sub par sound, while at the same time. "close to CD quality".
My version of "CD quality" and others apparently differs.....vastly.
Tom~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~ -
That auralic Aries mini is a steal, I have one hooked up to my Bryson BDA3, and I also brought it to my local hifi shop and hooked it up to several DACs. It's one heck of a performer, that you would have to spend a lot more to best. I have only spent a short time with its onboard DAC, which I found to be ok. Not exactly a fair comparison though, when being compared to something 8 times the price.2 channel:
Bryston 4B3, Bryston BDA3, Cary SLP05, Shanling CDT1000SE with parts conneXion level 2 mods, Nottingham analogue ace space 294, soundsmith Carmen MKii, Zu DL103 MKii, Ortofon MC 20 MKii, Dynavector XX2 MKii, Rogue Audio Ares, Core power technologies balanced power conditioner, Akiko Corelli power conditioner with Akiko Audio HQ power cable, Nordost heimdall 2, Frey 2, interconnects, speaker and power cables, Focal Electra 1028 BE 2, Auralic Aries Femto, Black diamond racing cones, ingress audio level 1 roller blocks, JL Audio E110 with Auralic subdude, Primacoustics room treatments.
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BlueSound Node2 into Marantz SA8004's DAC.
Listen to Tidal HiFi an Masters.
Sounds nice.My New Year's resolution is 3840 × 2160
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Thanks for everyone's input
Bill
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Dude, @pumpkinman, DACs are pretty darn cheap now for some pretty nice ones (for those of us who play in the real world lol). I would seriously think about a Chromecast audio and something like a peachtree DACit: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Peachtree-Audio-DACiT-D-A-Converter-DAC-iT-/332340306078?hash=item4d6106a09e:g:TIUAAOSwmZdZjg9z and you would be set! Can beat that for under 300 bones!
BUT, to use a chromecast you need a laptop, tablet, or smartphone that you can cast from. Its very simple, but you can't used it like some of the more advanced streamers.Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
Game Room 5.1.4: Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
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Still using Squeezebox Touches throughout the house, 6 still going strong. The technology is dated now, but its been the standard to meet for about a decade. If not for Logitech abandoning the project and simply improving on a front runner from its price point it would still be the go to setup.Family Room HT 7.2/i]:Vizio Oled55h1 Pioneer Elite SC-LX502 Pioneer Elite BDP 85FD Eversolo DMP A6 Panamax M5300-EXSpeakers Fronts Fluance XF8L Center Polk Audio S35 Side Surrounds Fluance bipolar Rear Surrounds FluanceXF8 Bookshelf Subs SVS PB4000 x2 Living room 2ch: Crown Xli 1500 amp Teac EQ MKII FX Audio X6 Mk II DAC Squeezebox Touch Fluance Signature Tower Speakers Panamax M5100-EXOffice media room:Vizio M50Q6 50" Pioneer Elite VSX LX301 Eversolo DMP-A6 Polkaudio R50 Towers Polkaudio CS 10 Panamax M4300 Monoprice 12" subMaster bedroom:Vizio M55Q7 Pioneer Elite VSX LX302 Pioneer Elite BDP 85FD Squeezebox Touch Polk audio RTi 6 fronts, Rears Dayton B652 Polk Audio CS10 center Monoprice 12" sub Panamax M5300-EX
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Just picked up a McIntosh MS750 music server. I have only played with a few functions and listened to some Johnny Cash on it. This is amazing. I will be loading all my cds to it over the coming months and running it exclusively when not using the turntable.The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD
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A budget would really help, these suggestions are all over the map lol...Living Room 2.2: Usher BE-718 "tiny dancers"; Dual DIY Dayton audio RSS210HF-4 Subs with Dayton SPA-250 amps; Arcam SA30; Musical Fidelity A308; Sony UBP-x1000es
Game Room 5.1.4: Denon AVR-X4200w; Sony UBP-x700; Definitive Technology Power Monitor 900 mains, CLR-3000 center, StudioMonitor 350 surrounds, ProMonitor 800 atmos x4; Sub - Monoprice Monolith 15in THX Ultra
Bedroom 2.1 Harmon Kardon HK3490; Bluesounds Node N130; Polk RT25i; ACI Titan Subwoofer -
Wife picked me up a Sonos. I'm still a vinyl freak but streaming is fun
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Enjoy!Oh, Listen here mister. We got no way of understandin' this world. But we got as much sense of this bird flyin in the sky. Now there is a lot that bird don't know, but it don't change the fact that the world is happening to him all the same. What I am tryin to say is, is that the course of your life, well its changing, and you don't even see it- Forest Bondurant
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I read this and thought "Nice! Sounds like a perfect unit!"
Went to Google it and saw the $12k pricetag. Immediately closed browser window.
Lumin S1. It is an all in one solution; file player, streamer, and DAC. Does Tidal, and now supports MQA. You can't get simpler than the S1, and it sounds great.
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I read this and thought "Nice! Sounds like a perfect unit!"
Went to Google it and saw the $12k pricetag. Immediately closed browser window.Lumin S1. It is an all in one solution; file player, streamer, and DAC. Does Tidal, and now supports MQA. You can't get simpler than the S1, and it sounds great.
Check out the Auralic Aries Mini.afterburnt wrote: »They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.
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I read this and thought "Nice! Sounds like a perfect unit!"
Went to Google it and saw the $12k pricetag. Immediately closed browser window.Lumin S1. It is an all in one solution; file player, streamer, and DAC. Does Tidal, and now supports MQA. You can't get simpler than the S1, and it sounds great.
Check out the Auralic Aries Mini.
Find a used one since they are out of production. Don't get the bluesound unit as I don't know anyone who thought the sound quality was close to the AURALiC unit.
Permanently?afterburnt wrote: »They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.
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Does that mean updates on their iOS software are done and chances of an Android version are dead?afterburnt wrote: »They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.
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Thanks Derek.afterburnt wrote: »They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.
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