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RE: thoughts on Spotify connect on the bluesound node vs. Chromecast with google music unlimited

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In Reply to: RE: thoughts on Spotify connect on the bluesound node vs. Chromecast with google music unlimited posted by keithbulls@yahoo.com on July 17, 2014 at 07:38:38

you can't go wrong with a Macintosh plugged into the DAC and stream spotify or a similar streaming music service. about $10 a month to listen to most of everything (although not everything, some indie labels are still not on there, or any service but they are the niche ones). Most artist are on there.

I like my Samsung Chromebook 2, I use the Spotify Web app, and for controlling my bluesound I use my android phone and tablet and the spotify app to playback to the bluesound device.

I don't even rip anything anymore, or buy anything for that matter. If there is a great album I still get the disc, but for most uses I like streaming. Serious listening is left to CD and SACD for my setup IMHO.

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RE: thoughts on Spotify connect on the bluesound node vs. Chromecast with google music unlimited - keithbulls@yahoo.com 17:48:55 07/17/14 (1)
Thanks bullet.

If I'm looking at Mac minis, is there anything I need to insure that the one I get comes with? If I get one with a 1 or 2 TB hard drive I can just use it as a "server", correct? ie download/save purchased content

I plan on using my 55" Samsung TV as a monitor and getting a wireless keyboard and mouse for the coffee table.

I don't think I would need to download drivers, as the DAC2DSD interface is now driverless for mac and linux, though that would have been no big deal. https://wyred4sound.com/products/dacs/dac-2-series

I DID get the Femto clock upgrade for $150 so it was $1,650 total. Not exactly cheap .. but I have been using old digital for 20 years (modified Pioneer PD-65)... so it was time.

Looking forward to accessing mucho content at high resolution for the monthly $10 fee.

I will still do some thrift and used bookstore scouring for old vinyl and CD finds for a while though I suppose. Can't be too much of a couch potato lol.
- RE: thoughts on Spotify connect on the bluesound node vs. Chromecast with google music unlimited - bullethead 18:57:22 07/17/14 (0)
  Any current in production mini should be great.
  
  Nothing wrong with not getting off your couch for awhile :-)

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