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:
Amazon Music is a little more difficult to stream than some of the other services. They don't share the API and don't support Linux like some of the others. An Amazon Echo Link is one solution. it does have cozx and toslink out to connect to your dac or RCA out to bypass it
Personally I use an inexpensive i5 Fanless PC and USB to my DAC. There are lots of RemotePC aps to control the computer from your phone. This gave me the highest resolution for not much more than a Link |
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. 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. |
Get a DTS Play-Fi streaming device (Paradigm Link, Martin Logan Unison, Klipsch Gate, Audiolab 9000N, etc) and you load the Play-Fi app on your phone, hook the streamer up to your system and you can stream hirez from amazon HD or many other services. prices range from $30 to $2000 depending on the device you choose. The ML Unison also does airplay, works with Alexa, has ARC room correction and is 50% off: https://www.martinlogan.com/en/product/unison
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I use an Android phone and Chromecast whenever possible from the phone to my Cambridge Audio CXN 60 streamer/dac. I also have an iPad and occasionally stream from it, but it’s limited to AirPlay, which is CD resolution (approximately). I also don’t use Amazon Music. Can the Bluesound Node stream Amazon over the Network or does it have to use the Bluetooth? |
