Recent content by barneybear

google chromecast audio and add a DAC? the google device is 30 quid.

or get a google chromecast audio device ~30 pounds. Still probably need a DAC, though one is included...

Hi, niave question...so if hypothetically one owned the cambridge audio cxa60 which has an inbuilt DAC, or any DAC I guess, connecting the google chromecast audio device via the optical cable would mean that whatever was being cast would be handled bit perfect by the DAC? What would happened if...

Now thinking that perhaps the google chromecast audio thing might be a better better for a streaming option - into a DAC. The Cambridge unit currently doesn't get Tidal subscription for example. Seems a lot to pay for something with limited streaming options to me. Will look up those speaker...

Hi, Does anyone have any thoughts on pairing Arcam A19 with the Cambridge CXN Network Player instead of just sticking with the Cambridge CXA60? Looking for the network streamer and the best matching Amp (speakers) to go with it. thoughts? thanks.

thanks. But given I have the sub + playbar would that comment still be applicable?

Because it gives me the option to change my mind. I have an old cambridge audio CD player which I may choose to connect. But this isn't my current thinking.

Thanks. I think I'd like to go back to having a traditional hifi setup, but I'm being realistic I'm not going to start buying CDs again (I think). I'm just trying to get some feedback about the sound differences. Presumably it is noticeable given the speaker quality difference? But then the...

Hi, In the living room we have a sonos playbar + sub for TV/music. We were thinking of getting a dedicated hifi - perhaps a arcam a19, suitable speakers and a sonos connect. In reality we'd still be streaming from spotify etc, rather than buying CDs. Do people have any thoughts on the...