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Streaming recommendations

I am looking to add a streamer to my home system. I want to connect it to my Emotiva ERC-4 via the TOSlink. I would control the device via my Fire tablet or iPad 3 (both are pretty good  with my Visio Smart TVs.) or my android phone. What is a good unit that is budget friendly?

jcipale

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jeffbij
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@jcipale  - 

Based on what info you mentioned and what equipment you have in your profile, I would recommend one of these three families of streamers:

  • WiiM Mini/Pro/ProPlus,
  • Bluesound Node (2021) and Nano, and the
  • Cambridge AXN-10 or MXN-10. 

All are less than $500, are solid units with both TOSlink and Coax outputs, and can be controlled by either an Andriod tablet or phone, iPad, or iPhone, using their respective software.  

The only thing you might run into is compatibility with such an old iPad version.  It might not be able to run the minimal required version of the control software.  As for the Fire tablet, depending on the version and OS running, you may have the same problem.

- Jeff

jeffbij
215 posts
 

@jcipale -  I think you will be happy with the WiiM Pro, especially if you will be using will be using basic streaming service such as internet radio.

... and @cyackulic , why you are bringing up a $12,500 streamer for someone looking for a solid budget model, escapes me.  

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