For a couple of years, I've been streaming Spotify from my iPhone to a 16/44.1 DAC via a Cambridge Audio iD100 dock. Let's just say that it was an OK way to enjoy the convenience. I recently switched to Tidal HiFi -- with DragonFly Red connected to iPhone -- for my portable setup, and now I'm starting to see the possibilities. So, I'd like to continue making upgrades at home while still keeping things pretty simple.
I've been considering replacing my iPhone dock with a more legit USB converter. I'm eyeing the Singxer SU-1, as it is iPhone compatible (just barely -- but it works); and it has AES/EBU digital output, which greatly simplifies my connection scheme. But, I'm wondering if I should look into a purpose-built streamer instead and relegate my phone to remote control duties. I understand that the various Auralic models have a nice iOS interface. The Aries offers AES/EBU, but $1600 seems like a lot for my very limited use. Should I consider the much less expensive Aries Mini?
The thing that I want to avoid is spending even more time in front of a full-blown computer. At least for now, that's just not for me. So, suggestions for both a SQ-oriented and straightforward way to stream Tidal HiFi would be much appreciated. Thanks!
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Topic - Suggestions on Best Way for Me to Stream Tidal HiFi? - Jim Hodgson 16:30:43 03/13/17 (30)
- RE: Suggestions on Best Way for Me to Stream Tidal HiFi? - bullethead 09:32:32 03/14/17 (4)
- RE: Suggestions on Best Way for Me to Stream Tidal HiFi? - Jim Hodgson 06:40:54 03/15/17 (1)
- RE: Suggestions on Best Way for Me to Stream Tidal HiFi? - bullethead 07:02:37 03/15/17 (0)
- Question About the Aries - Dynobot 17:34:19 03/14/17 (1)
- RE: Question About the Aries - bullethead 05:44:49 03/15/17 (0)
- SONOS will work for TIDAL... - Ivan303 08:44:26 03/14/17 (10)
- RE: SONOS will work for TIDAL... - bullethead 09:00:32 03/14/17 (9)
- RE: SONOS will work for TIDAL... - double28 10:44:03 03/14/17 (1)
- RE: SONOS will work for TIDAL... - bullethead 14:01:07 03/14/17 (0)
- Might end up going that route... - Ivan303 09:05:43 03/14/17 (6)
- RE: Might end up going that route... - bullethead 09:15:04 03/14/17 (5)
- So my 'BlueJeans' S/PDIF cable might be the problem? - Ivan303 10:19:45 03/14/17 (4)
- RE: So my 'BlueJeans' S/PDIF cable might be the problem? - bullethead 14:31:38 03/14/17 (3)
- For 24/96 TOSLINK I might just go with a Lifatech Silflex cable,,, - Ivan303 19:01:18 03/14/17 (2)
- RE: For 24/96 TOSLINK I might just go with a Lifatech Silflex cable,,, - Dynobot 05:18:43 03/15/17 (0)
- RE: For 24/96 TOSLINK I might just go with a Lifatech Silflex cable,,, - bullethead 19:10:03 03/14/17 (0)
- RE: Suggestions on Best Way for Me to Stream Tidal HiFi? - PaulN 22:10:40 03/13/17 (0)
- RE: Suggestions on Best Way for Me to Stream Tidal HiFi? - Cut-Throat 16:43:49 03/13/17 (12)
- Where is there an easily followed set of instruction for assy. and set-up? - Ivan303 08:34:18 03/14/17 (11)
- Follow this thread ............................ - Cut-Throat 08:39:53 03/14/17 (10)
- Are you running it with LMS? - Ivan303 08:48:11 03/14/17 (8)
- Yes running LMS..............................nt - Cut-Throat 09:02:22 03/14/17 (7)
- Did you have a chance to do a direct comparison with the SBT? - Ivan303 07:13:03 03/15/17 (6)
- FWIW - E-Stat 06:51:29 03/16/17 (4)
- Lucky to have the whole house wired in Cat-5... - Ivan303 07:35:03 03/16/17 (3)
- RE: Lucky to have the whole house wired in Cat-5... - E-Stat 08:21:22 03/16/17 (2)
- Like to turn off all of the radio eventually, as well as HDMI... - Ivan303 09:26:10 03/16/17 (1)
- Batteries work fine - E-Stat 16:20:52 03/17/17 (0)
- RE: Did you have a chance to do a direct comparison with the SBT? - Cut-Throat 10:25:04 03/15/17 (0)
- RE: "I gave these instructions to E-Stat, and he was up and running in a short time......" - Ivan303 08:46:37 03/14/17 (0)