I just got a Wiim Mini today, streaming Amazon HD via toslink to my preamp DAC and working great. You can control either via the wiim app or stream via the Amazon HD app. $84.00 on Amazon.
Amazon Music High Definition and Ultra High Definition Equipment Requirements
My goal is to use my late-model iPhone to stream music from Amazon HD/Ultra-HD through some sort of DAC and then on to my stereo (old McIntosh with Bozak speakers). I see that the upper transmission rate specified by Amazon is 24 bit/192 kHz. Am I correct in assuming that a DAC such as, for example, the Schiit Modi+ , will allow me to accomplish this goal? For reference, here is. link to specs on this DAC:
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Get a DTS Play-Fi streaming device (Paradigm Link, Martin Logan Unison, Klipsch Gate, Audiolab 9000N, etc) and you load the Play-Fi app on your phone, hook the streamer up to your system and you can stream hirez from amazon HD or many other services. prices range from $30 to $2000 depending on the device you choose. The ML Unison also does airplay, works with Alexa, has ARC room correction and is 50% off: https://www.martinlogan.com/en/product/unison
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I use an Android phone and Chromecast whenever possible from the phone to my Cambridge Audio CXN 60 streamer/dac. I also have an iPad and occasionally stream from it, but it’s limited to AirPlay, which is CD resolution (approximately). I also don’t use Amazon Music. Can the Bluesound Node stream Amazon over the Network or does it have to use the Bluetooth? |
@mahler123 The Node does stream Amazon over the network. It has a limited function app built in for Amazon. If I remember correctly, you needed to use the android or ios app on a phone to create or manage lists and favorites, as the Node UI did not do that...it just played your albums, playlists, etc. I found that Tidal connect was integrated better.... not wanting to use separate devices to manage or play my music. Although Tidal and Spotify both offer the "Connect" api, for the best integration on Node, I ended up with Qobuz for the superior SQ.
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The BluOS platform has Amazon Music as a native option within the app…not a casting one like Spotify or Tidal Connect. The Node N130 is the device to fulfill your objective. But if all you want is Amazon Music the Echo noted above is more economical, although its onboard DAC may not be as well implemented. |
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