raysablade
pfm Member
You’ve lost me.....???
Naim streaming hardware looks remarkably like a Raspberry PI. They are clearly not the same but follow the same principles.
You’ve lost me.....???
Naim streaming hardware looks remarkably like a Raspberry PI. They are clearly not the same but follow the same principles.
The power of marketing probably.This is a subject which has fascinated me for some time and have never actually got to a satisfactory answer as I have very little understanding of what goes on under the hood of these devices.
If, as suggested, there is little difference between Naim/Linn/Meridian and such as the Yamaha then on what basis is the price difference arrived at? Surely there must be more than brand loyalty or elitism involved?
The power of marketing probably.
I haven't listened to Naim but in my experience Linn and Meridian gear is on a par with Yamaha and, indeed, the humble Raspberry pi which I have also used.
Thanks for helping. The Tidal thing is now fixed - the unit needed rebooting and after that all was good.
I have to say I'm very very impressed. After a couple of hours or so I honestly (and here's a big statement) could not hear any discernable difference between the Yamaha and the Linn. I am staggered.
The MusicCast app needs some work as it's a bit clunky and if anyone can point me towards a decent FM/DAB Aerial to replace the one it comes with I'd appreciate it. The supplied one has a threaded connector at the end which connects to the unit.
Thanks. From what I can gather, it seems to all work via the MusicCast app, which looks really good. I’m also going to consider the Yamaha WXA-50, which I think will do everything I need it to in a very compact box I can hide away.
The WXA-50 is a pretty compelling argument for anyone wanting a streamer and something I also considered. I just wanted something that looked a bit more traditional in one of the big hefty Yamaha boxes as I actually quite like the way they look. I have been listening to it all day today and am still marvelling at how good it sounds.
There's only one thing I haven't figured out and that's how to enable gapless playback.
Thanks. From what I can gather, it seems to all work via the MusicCast app, which looks really good. I’m also going to consider the Yamaha WXA-50, which I think will do everything I need it to in a very compact box I can hide away.
The RN602 is £20 more than the RN402D at Richer Sounds, so will look at both
Do it Ponty, I got an XWC-50 to go with my Nait 3 and those Castle speakers I had from you. It's all our son's room now and he thinks he's won in the hi-fi game!
Absolutely great sounding simple to use piece of kit with Spotify, Airplay, etc making it a joy... In fact I'm thinking about a WXA to go with my old Kans.
Jono