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In Reply to: RE: Makes little sense to use a Tablet as primary music source at home... posted by AbeCollins on November 12, 2014 at 18:31:44
Hi,
> What is the advantage, really?
Compact, low cost when the model hits EOL.
> - A Tablet propped up in my audio rack with a bunch of cables
> hanging out of it attached to power, a DAC, with a pile of SD
> memory cards nearby.
Non of this apples. The power you get via the stand. One cable to the DAC, you always need this in one form or other. No SD Cards, but wifi playback. SD Cards are for taking music along when travelling.
> I can't see the Tablet screen from across the room where
> I sit and listen to music.
Too bad, does not apply here.
> So I have to get up and walk over to the Tablet in order to
> see and make my next selection?
Do you remember Vinyl and CD?
> I'd rather have the Tablet (iPad in my case) at my side untethered
> to the main audio setup. I use it as a fully visual remote control
> to manage as much music as I want on the music server, on terabytes
> of storage if necessary. Oh, and if I turn ON the big screen TV I
> can also bring up any movie or music video I want via the untethered
> Tablet.
My main media server has an MCE remote for that, easier to use than a tablet remote, much cheaper.
On the other hand the Tablet is no worse to use than the Laptop that fronts my Office system.
The point is there is another good platform coming up. One that High-Rez and USB Audio out of the Box.
Ciao T
At 20 bits, you are on the verge of dynamic range covering fly-farts-at-20-feet to untolerable pain. Really, what more could we need?
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> So I have to get up and walk over to the Tablet in order to
> see and make my next selection?
Do you remember Vinyl and CD?
Yes, and that is why I setup a music server with a wireless Tablet as a fully visual untethered remote. If I wanted to walk over to the device in order to see what I'm doing and to change a song, I would have stuck with my vinyl or CD. :-)
The point is there is another good platform coming up. One that High-Rez and USB Audio out of the Box.
Sure, but again its not practical as a primary digital source for the home IMHO.
From your original post:
Soon no-one will need an old-fashioned computer or a computer masquerading as "streamer". Take a Tablet, Phone etc. Any way of remote control, add a USB DAC or even a USB input equipped All In One system and press play.
Fun toy to tinker with for sure but I don't think you've eliminated the need for a computer or other more practical solution for most folks.
If you recall in the early days, the big deal was to set a 160GB iPod in a dock and call it a day. Some docks even supported digital out to drive an external DAC. It was fun for about a month then all those Wadia docks went up for sale on Audiogon. A more practical solution was needed.
The Tablet in a dock concept isn't that different. Once the fun factor wears off most will be seeking a better solution. Others have already set up music servers and 'streamers'. Just my 2-cents worth.
Abe, you are looking at the past (mostly) and the present. Thorsten is looking at the future (mostly) and the present.
Outside the audiophile ghetto, the transition to using an Android or iOS device without a personal computer is well along.
Right now using a tablet as the playback device may be a bit clumsy. However, the momentum of sales volume and developer activity makes the future seem attractive. Android is now being used for a broader range of applications that just smartphones and tablets. An android device better adapted to audiophile needs may appear in a year or two.
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