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New streamer, new to streaming

Hey folks,

This is my first venture into the realm of streaming and am seeking advice getting started.

I got a Hegel H190 a few years ago and just now decided to use the built-in streamer.

I have been streaming to it from my laptop via USB and appreciate the absolute convenience, education, and exposure to unlimited sources of music in so many genres.

Now, in a different listening room, my H190 is very close to the router. I connected an ethernet cable, did the firmware upgrade, and am ready to try the internal streamer.

Before getting into Roon, Tidal, etc., is there a simple app or online station I can try first? Something I can open up in a browser and have it stream to the H190 from the network?

Hope I am phrasing my questions properly! I know nothing about streaming.

Thanks!

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mahler123
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+1 @lordmelton 

 

Most streamers have their own app, or they may direct to you to a third party app, such as m connect.  The app will then help you play your sources.  For example, with mConnect there is a place to enter your Tidal account information.  Then everything shows up there, such as your playlists, favorites, etc.  

  If you have files stored on the computer that you want to play, the app will attempt to recognize the computer as a source and will organize your files so that you can play them from the app.

  Roon is a major step up the latter in complexity.  I recommend getting the basic feel of using the streamer down first, then do a Roon trial when you are comfortable.

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carlsbad
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You can't get high resolution digital for free but qobuz offers a free trial.  use that.

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lalitk
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+1, @mahler123

Check out Hegel support page on how to get started with streaming. Once you are familiar with basic setup, sign up for Qobuz trial. A tablet is a must for easy browsing and to experience all the features of whichever app you end up using. 
https://support.hegel.com/product-articles/network-streaming-soundformats

juanmanuelfangioii
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Radio Paradise is hi res and free. Though it is internet radio. I listen all day in the office and love it. Listener supported so make a contribution or freeload your choice. 

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audphile1
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You can AirPlay to H190 from iPhone or iPad as long you have one of these devices and they’re on the same network with your Ethernet wired H190.
Radio Paradise app is all you will need. The sound quality via Airplay won’t be the best but will give you an idea. 
Other than that, Roon, Tidal and Qobuz all offer free trial. Roon is great if you have music ripped to hard drive and use Tidal and or Qobuz as it basically manages all your music and libraries. 

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