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Need streaming App that “connects to Qobuz” & plays using my DLNA/UPnP device?

I used Audirvana to stream QoBuz to my DLNA/UPnP device (Bricasti M21 DAC) but it required me to compromise my MAC Firewall (unblock connections) and that was NOT acceptable. I do not understand why Audirvanna requires an open firewall on my MAC Computer, but I have already deleted it. The protection of my computer data is much MORE important than an audio connection.

MusicLife and Linn Wazoo do not support my DLNA/UPnP device. Roon and HQ Player (Signalyst) are too complicated for my simple application. They may also require unacceptable Firewall security changes (I was told but do not really know).

I am currently using MConnect HD Player ($5.99) and it works. Its user interface is not easy to use, and it has other related quarks. It does stream from QoBuz to my Bricasti M21 DAC using the Ethernet connection.

Can anyone Recommend a streaming App that “connects to Qobuz” and plays using my DLNA/UPnP device? I need it to run on my IPad and have a reasonable cost. A trail period is a must have to ensure it works.

Obviously, if MConnect is the best available, I will continue to use it. There has to be something better available.

The Aurender N10 Server is my main source of music. The above is an experiment to see how an Ethernet connection using the Bricasti M21 DAC compares to what I have now. Thanks.


hgeifman
hgeifman OP
2,126 posts
 
Please see this link on the QoBuz Web-Site for using MConnect:

https://www.qobuz.com/be-nl/info/hi-fi/bancs-d-essai/the-mconnect-control-hd179558


djones51
4,947 posts
 
Have you ever looked to see how many apps already are going through your firewall? Mconnect has to or it couldn’t access Qobuz or Tidal. The only reason you even know Audirvana did is it wasn’t signed by Apple so it needed permission others that are signed automatically get through. I don't care which one you use but I wouldn't get a feeling of security or lack of it because an app needed permission. 
melvinjames
416 posts
 
@hgeifman .. I've looked high and low for a setting to increase text size and artwork to no avail. The developer must have MUCH better eyesight than me. I also use mconnect on my Android phone and it's basically the same, unfortunately. That said, like you I will continue to use it.
hgeifman OP
2,126 posts
 

@djones51, Thanks for your explanation.  Obviously, I do not fully understand and am WAY over my head.  This means I need help.

As I understand it, Firewalls block incoming connections.  Some firewalls also allow you to block outgoing connections, but the built-in firewalls on MAC does not work in this way.  I was told that if you want a firewall that will allow you to choose which programs get to connect to the Internet or not, look elsewhere.   An incoming connection is only a problem if there are applications listening for these incoming connections.

Based on my application, it seems,  the only device I have listening for these incoming connections is my Bricasti M21 DAC. Assuming this is true, it means if I open the Firewall, it will allow the incoming connection to be received by my Bricasti DAC and Audirvana will work.  

I am a little paranoid about computer security and FEEL better if the firewall on my MAC blocks these incoming transactions.  I still do not understand how the connection blocking prevents Audirvana from working and MConnect works fine.  

How do the MConnect connections get through?   Thanks again for your help.


djones51
4,947 posts
 
Mconnect has a signed certificate from Apple when you installed it,  iOS automatically granted access through the firewall.  Apple not only has a firewall that uses port denial but it can grant or deny access by app. The link I posted explains how it works. When you gave Audiravana access through the firewall it was only for that app. 
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