2. digital
  3. 189152-146890

Digital newbie

Hi all,

Could someone give me the 101 of digital today? I’m back in the hobby after a decade-ish hiatus and would like the basics of streamers v network transports v network players, etc and how Tidal/Qobuz/Roon play into it.  I've been on Aurender's and Lumin's website and I think I get the gist but wanted some clarificiation.  If there’s a specific thread for newbies like me, could you point me that way? Thanks!

cjlundberg
oddiofyl's avatar
oddiofyl
3,462 posts
 

I had to laugh.. when I was looking for a link I saw AARP's guide to streaming !!!  It's getting more and more popular with us seniors...

Last year I got my Dad, 79 into streaming.    He streams about 4 to 6 hours a day now.   He's always playing something 

akg_ca's avatar
akg_ca
2,160 posts
 

 

akg_ca's avatar
akg_ca
2,160 posts
 

 

cjlundberg OP
17 posts
 

@oddiofyl Hegel 190 integrated/BW 706 S3 bookshelves.  Apple TV 4K/Macbook air M1.  Nordost throughout.  

benanders's avatar
benanders
213 posts
 

@cjlundberg digital upstream devices for audio are computers. For some reason audiophilia can sometimes make it seem more complicated; it need not be. As with any computer, the software for a system and its ease of use x compatibility with your streaming services of choice should be the main consideration. 😉

I recall hearing of MacBooks with M processor-based issues in audio playback, so if you plan on using your laptop instead of a dedicated device (be it cheap or expen$ive), might be worth looking into.

More to discover