Streaming music

[Ian Dunmore]

And why does 192 (vs 96) matter?

Because they are selling something that claims to do one thing but actually doesn’t

 

[Ian Dunmore]

And why does 192 (vs 96) matter?

??

 

[HarryB]

Ian, I can't help you with the technical stuff but I am quite certain that once you get streaming sorted, there's no going back.

Can I ask what your current listening sources are? Vinyl or CD? Both?

 

[Cereal Killer]

My advise would be to take it back and by an Aries Mini..

 

[Ian Dunmore]

Ian, I can't help you with the technical stuff but I am quite certain that once you get streaming sorted, there's no going back.

Can I ask what your current listening sources are? Vinyl or CD? Both?

It’s purely vinyl

 

[Ian Dunmore]

My advise would be to take it back and by an Aries Mini..

I will look in to that, where would be a good place to purchase?

 

[Cereal Killer]

Theses one for sale here: http://www.pinkfishmedia.net/forum/threads/auralic-aries-mini.210703/ I was going to buy this but bought roonserver for my NAS instead. This does way more the Arcam thingy and Its a great way of getting into streaming IMHO.

Or Strictly Stereo, Audio Emotion, Elite Audio etc, if you want new.

 

[Man in a van]

https://play-fi.com/faq/entry/critical-listening-mode

 

[whatsnext]

Take it back ask for your money back and you may return after you have more thoroughly researched your needs. It may be a few weeks. Thank you.

 

[Whatsisnaim]

I like what the Yamaha streamers do for the money. Similar to Sonos but with Hi-Res, and support Tidal, Spotify, Deezer, Qobuz and Airplay. Seem to be very stable over WiFi, although this will always be pushing it if you play Hi-Res files. WX-AD 10 is what I would consider, or if you want a built in preamp, WX-C 50.

 

[diybry]

Is there any advantage in having a dedicated streamer over a laptop running say JRiver?

 

[Ian Dunmore]

https://play-fi.com/faq/entry/critical-listening-mode

Yet when you chooose the option it states the device does not support it

 

[Purité Audio]

Is there any advantage in having a dedicated streamer over a laptop running say JRiver?

None.
Keith

 

[HarryB]

My advise would be to take it back and by an Aries Mini..

My advice would be to take it back and get a Bluesound Node

 

[HarryB]

None.
Keith

That's presumably because everything sounds the same

 

[Ian Dunmore]

My advice would be to take it back and get a Bluesound Node

I am going to speak to Arcam’s customer service tomorrow and get a definitive answer about if I can actually play 24/196 files

I like what the Yamaha streamers do for the money. Similar to Sonos but with Hi-Res, and support Tidal, Spotify, Deezer, Qobuz and Airplay. Seem to be very stable over WiFi, although this will always be pushing it if you play Hi-Res files. WX-AD 10 is what I would consider, or if you want a built in preamp, WX-C 50.

I did look at the WX-AD10 online but it wasn’t in stock and I really wanted to get up and running, that’s the annoying thing really as the device I have now ‘should’ be what I need...

 

[Sibbers]

Used Squeezebox touch. Unbelievable piece of kit:

https://www.audiostream.com/content/five-computer-audio-classics

Agreed, although Spotify is no longer supported. There is a fantastic plugin called Spotty but it is probably too daunting for the average punter to be worthwhile. Deezer or Tidal remain supported.

I love mine, but I’m a bit of a geek.

 

[GrooveRider]

Chromecast

 

[NotOneIota]

A decent dac gives you many options. The Chromecast Audio does't do hi res but is very good and dirt cheap. I find its a bit flaky sometimes over wifi so will often just connect my phone or mac to the dac and drive that way.

 

[Tel]

Is there any advantage in having a dedicated streamer over a laptop running say JRiver?

Yes, you don't have to have your laptop running to listen to music. I control my streamer (Squeezebox touch) with my phone.