Apparently either Amazon is being selective with the UltraHD API (who gets the right to use it), or mfg's won't pay the licencing fee, or some other API-related issue. I have a suspicion it will become more widely universal as time goes by. Sound United companies (Marantz/Denon/others), Bluesound/NAD, and many others were able to implement spontaneously on (some very old) pre-existing hardware with firmware updates, so the hold-up seems to be Amazon API rights availability.
Step-up from Node2i for native AmazonHD streaming?
Considering the Node2i, but before pulling the trigger, looking for upgrade competitors:
- Inputs: Wifi, BT5aptxHD, TOS/Unbalanced
- Outputs: Unbalanced, coax SPDIF
- Must have native AmazonHD
- Control: apps for PC/Android, remote
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- 20 posts total