Amazon Music High Definition and Ultra High Definition Equipment Requirements


My goal is to use my late-model iPhone to stream music from Amazon HD/Ultra-HD through some sort of DAC and then on to my stereo (old McIntosh with Bozak speakers). I see that the upper transmission rate specified by Amazon is 24 bit/192 kHz. Am I correct in assuming that a DAC such as, for example, the Schiit Modi+ , will allow me to accomplish this goal?  For reference, here is. link to specs on this DAC:

 

Schiit DAC Specs

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I used to stream from my iPhone, but using a separate streamer sounds much better, but I don’t think too many streamers work with Amazon HD. I’d suggest eventually stepping up to using a streamer and switching to Qobuz that reportedly sounds better than Amazon HD. But, if you’re gonna go from your phone I’d highly suggest ditching the Apple Camera Adapter and get this LavriCables adapter as it only costs $85 and sounds much better.
https://www.lavricables.com/cables/reference-silver-lightning-interconnect-cable-for-oppo-ha-2-centrance-mini-m8/

You might also consider their dual USB cable that uses separate signal and data legs for better sound and that is usually reserved for much pricier cables.

https://www.lavricables.com/cables/ultimate-silver-dual-usb-a-b-interconnect-cable/

I have both of these and other LavriCables and they’re great. Hope this helps, and best of luck.

Do a free trial of Qobuz and see if that works.  It’s better than Amazon HD anyway.