Recent content by shipworm-archaism-recede

If you don’t select the CDr612 as a Bluetooth destination, the phone will be forced to use the network. After that, the resolution of the stream depends on which app you’re using. I haven’t used that product, but it seems designed for high-resolution streaming, so you’ll be fine. Don’t expect a...

Another few options to consider depending on your preferences… If you don't fancy getting involved in building your own Pi-based solution, you might consider the WiiM Mini. It's cheap and works out of the box. You would either connect the AUX OUT or SPDIF directly to your amplifier using a DAC...

I presume by 'insufficient WiFi' you mean broadband speed and that there is nothing wrong with the air molecules in France that preclude reasonable Wi-Fi speeds within your home. :LOL: If you have the files on a local device (phone or computer shared drive), the WiiM Home app can stream them to...

Whilst the fire stick might transmit higher res streams over HDMI into the TV, I think you will still bump into the TVs transcoding and get 16-bit/48 kHz from the digital out. I don’t know what it would do with any analogue outputs from the TV if you connected it to the amp that way. In any...

I'd say go for the TV unless there is some feature in the dedicated streamer that you really want. I think TVs make better playback control devices than any streamer separate because of the large screen that is easily seen from your listening position (assuming the TV is sited opposite that). I...

OK, I get it. You don't mention what software you use. You mention AirPlay, so I presume you have the ability to use it. I recommend you get a network streamer such as the WiiM Mini and connect it to the Toslink port with a suitable cable. This turns your Zeppelin into an AirPlay destination...

What do you use to play your FLAC files now and on what Hi-Fi (no pun intended)? I'm presuming that you want the Zeppelin as an alternate destination? Also, precisely which model of Zeppelin? I understand some of the Aux ports on them will accept mini-Toslink input?

Yep, the V90 is the limiting factor, its USB interface supports up to 24-bit/96kHz. As I wrote earlier, don't expect any significant difference with another DAC just because it supports higher resolutions. Whilst improved DAC circuitry might give you better sound, it seems that few if any can...

Sorry, I don't quite understand what you've written. That help page says your iPhone 11 can do 24-bit/192kHz with an external DAC that supports it. As I understand it, the Amazon app interacts with the DAC and determines the maximum resolution it supports. I don't know which precise model of...

Welcome to the forum. Amazon's help pages suggest that your iPhone should be fine especially with a DAC connected. I'd open a ticket with Amazon regarding that error. If your DAC is showing that it is playing the higher-resolution streams, then the error is bogus. I don't intend to incite a...

I just noticed your edit: Should do, you'd have to try it. Even if it does, I think you will find the static resolution limitations of macOS referred to above will still apply.

Were you able to stream Hi-Res Lossless to the NAD via that V-Link? I know that there are USB to TOSLINK converters, but I've no idea how macOS would interact with those. I've only ever tried connecting a DAC with a USB converter directly to the USB port on a Mac. In case you weren't aware...

You don't say which Powernode or Mac mini (looks like the older Intel variety on your picture?). Assuming you Mac can run the latest macOS, why not connect via USB cable? Your NAD also appears to have a USB input, so you could go directly into that too without the V-Link. Would depend on which...

It would seem that views are polarised on this subject. If anyone perceives better audio with a more expensive cable then good luck to them, it's their money.

I don’t use Tidal Connect, but it works fine as an AirPlay destination for me. There’s a good review here.