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| Play music from laptop over WiFi to existing audio system: how? @usery I know about the RaspberryPi and HiFiberry Dac. I’m concerned that won’t give me the sound quality I’m seeking. However, the approach of using a general purpose computer running some Linux flavor has become my preferred option. I just decid... | |
| Is there any USB DAC with this set of input / output connectors? OK, now I understand that even though the Anthen STR preamp has all the connectors I most wanted, the functionality I wanted/expected on those connections is largely not implemented. Too bad because this looks like a nice piece of equipment. | |
| Is there any USB DAC with this set of input / output connectors? From the Anthen STR preamp spec sheet. What does this mean: "Ethernet port for ARC"? Does that mean that it does not have normal network functionality such as the ability to play files from a local NAS device?Connections:4 balanced XLR analog audi... | |
| Is there any USB DAC with this set of input / output connectors? The Anthem STR preamp looks awesome. Here are its connections: XLR L & R outputs YES, plus subs RCA L & R outputs YES RCA subwoofer output YES optical output ? (optional for me) coax out ? (optional for me) headphone jac... | |
| Is there any USB DAC with this set of input / output connectors? @glennewdick> really sounds like you want a pre amp with a built in DACOK, sounds like a good suggestion. However, I haven't even found a preamp + DAC that has all these connections. Do you know of one? | |
| Is there any USB DAC with this set of input / output connectors? The Cambridge Audio DacMagic Plus is one I looked at so far. Here are its connections:XLR L & R outputs YESRCA L & R outputs YESRCA subwoofer output NOoptical output YEScoax out YESheadphone jack YESEthernet RJ45 connection NOWiFi connecti... | |
| Play music from laptop over WiFi to existing audio system: how? @mtraesbo I do like the suggestion of using my laptop (or phone) as the remote control. I already have all the hardware required in that case. I do not even need a wireless streamer. All I need is the right software to make the phone or laptop act... | |
| Play music from laptop over WiFi to existing audio system: how? Here is yet another solution:W3 Wireless Audio Adapter — Audioengine https://audioengineusa.com/shop/adapters/w3-wireless-audio-adapter/ | |
| Play music from laptop over WiFi to existing audio system: how? But I would imagine the audio quality of wifi connection would be inferior to that of USB simply because of the unstable nature of wireless connection. I cannot hear any difference. My WiFi handles up to about 1 Gbps. CD quality PCM audio over ... | |
| Play music from laptop over WiFi to existing audio system: how? Interesting Auralic Mini review here:https://darko.audio/2016/02/audiophile-grade-streaming-with-the-auralic-aries-mini/If I was an Apple person, I think the Auralic Mini and the upgraded power supply would be a great choice. But not being able to... | |
| Play music from laptop over WiFi to existing audio system: how? Here's something else I just learned about:https://hifiberry.us/Those are not much more expensive than a Chromecast Audio and much more flexible. I'm not a big Google fan.It's amazing to see the price range of the various solutions. From almost no... | |
| Play music from laptop over WiFi to existing audio system: how? @tcatch - That's very interesting. I might buy it. Looking closely at it now. I wish Lightning DS was available for Android. But if I can play music using the music app on my laptop and send it to the Auralic mini, that is what I wanted to do anyw... | |
| Play music from laptop over WiFi to existing audio system: how? @mental - OK, thanks. I'm getting a better idea of your suggestion now. However, that specific product, the D2 24-bit Wireless DAC, doesn't appeal to me because it involves a box connected to the laptop as well as a box at the DAC. While it is wir... | |
| Play music from laptop over WiFi to existing audio system: how? UPDATE: this may not be my final solution, but I got it working and it did not cost me anything. I just used what I had. However, if anyone has better ideas, I plan to keep experimenting. So far this PulseAudio solution is pretty impressive. I th... | |
| Play music from laptop over WiFi to existing audio system: how? Always thought you bypassed the DAC if connected to another via digital cable? Am I wrong thinking that?I don't want a cable. I want a wireless connection. |