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!
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@oddiofyl Hegel 190 integrated/BW 706 S3 bookshelves. Apple TV 4K/Macbook air M1. Nordost throughout. |
@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. |
I've been using a Sony HAPZ1ES server for several years now, and I just got into streaming myself in the last few months. I wanted to start out easy and economical to see how much I liked it first. After reading many reviews, I went with Cambridge Audio's excellent CXN V2 because many reviewers liked both the sound and the ease of use afforded by Cambridge's Stream Magic app. I have been very happy with it so far, enough so that I haven't felt the need to move to the newer CXN100 that just came out. I stream from Qobuz and have found their selection excellent. They also have one of the largest Hi Res offerings as well. |
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