HI-RES AUDIO & Apple Music done right (& WITHOUT an iPad)

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@bobcat6653 6 місяців тому

All I NEED is CD quality 16/44.1, beyond that is of no importance to me. I guess that disqualifies me as an audiophile, but I AM a happy man!

@k-doggy1762 6 місяців тому

Same here. I've yet to hear a Hi Res track or album that sounds significantly better than the Redbook equivalent. It's nice seeing the higher sampling rate and bit depth on the DAC though 😊

@paulgyro 6 місяців тому

I'm with you, being an audiophile is a disease anyways. Hi res is important in the music production process though.

@thinkgolden 6 місяців тому

CD quality streaming is not the same as actual CD quality. CD’s will always sound better

@drewyoung2102 6 місяців тому

@k-doggy1762 certainly me as welll. CD rates through dac to take off sheen and Class A amp at 5 watts. I come for music suggestions for person of different age and he has excellent taste.

@khrispeter85 6 місяців тому

How does that disqualify you? I love my CDs.

@danab7472 6 місяців тому

I bought the FiiO R7 and love it. It plays very well with such a variety of equipment. At the moment it’s feeding a Sansui AU-555A powering a pair of Celestion Ditton 551 and you’d never think there was a fifty year gap between the network streamer and the integrated amplifier / loudspeakers. They sound like contemporary pieces. I also note that the R7 comes with a cushy base that in my view acts as an iso pad which I love. If my R7 fell over and died I’d run right out and buy another one.

@SheepNizzle 2 місяці тому

Thanks for the video. I use my setup (Marantz PM7000N, Wharfedale Evo 4.4s, RSL Speedwoofer 10S MKII, Pro-ject X1) mostly for vinyl, but I wanted to try out hi-res because using Airplay with Apple Music didn't sound all that good. I setup a plex server on my PC to feed FLAC to the Marantz, but sourcing FLAC for most of my music was impossible. Still, what I did have sounded much better than Airplay. Since I had an iPad I don't use much anymore, I decided to connect it to the Marantz by going iPad > Apple USB Camera adapter > USB cable > Douk Audio U2 > optical cable > Marantz. It actually works really well and sounds much better than Airplay. The highest I saw from Apple Hi Res Lossless was 192 KHz. Total cost was about $100 USD, and that's including the cables needed, not too shabby.

@NathanBradford 6 місяців тому

I just wish Audivana or Roon could interact with Apple Music (or Spotify) similar to Tidal or Qobuz

@carlnorrbom 6 місяців тому

This is by far my favourite Hi-Fi channel on YT. I just really appreciate your attitude and angle towards most topics and they are all very well researched, informational and unbiased. Keep up the great work! 🙂

@danielgoodman7881 6 місяців тому

Thank you John, I literally was searching this topic up yesterday. Very informative and exactly what I was looking for… thanks again

@BarryCoombs1 3 місяці тому

Came here casually for a bit of Hifi talk, left buying the Tricky Super Deluxe album on vinyl. 😎 Thanks for the heads up! 😊🙏🏾

@FranciscoPerezCambur 6 місяців тому

This video has so much love. Thank you!!

@nicholas6823 6 місяців тому

Finally the answer to the question that nobody has been able answer up until now! Thanks!

@Mark-he3tl 6 місяців тому

I recently updated the Hi-fi setup in my office. I went the Eversolo route and got the master edition. The Eversolo is a wonderful bit of kit. I looked at the Fio, but preferred the form factor, internal nvme, and remote functions of the Eversolo - plus......VU meters! :D Stupid, but I bloody love having VU meters again. ;) The other thing I was looking for was multiple inputs and outputs as this is my office and I wanted to connect my PC, output to a headphone DAC. The Eversolo is also amazing in what it can connect to and receive. In the end I got the Eversolo, connected to a Power Box DS2 Amp, feeding a pair of Fyne Audio F500. I'm in the stage where I'm listening to all my favourites again with a big smile on my face. Only thing I havent figured out how to get working yet is the Zen DAC V2 for my headphones. Haven't sorted out how to configure and get that working. But your review of the Fio and Eversolo were a massive help in deciding what to go for. Thank you. :)

@otepp.a.3220 6 місяців тому

Currently using Apple Music through S23 using Qudelix 5k DAC and Moondrop Blessing 2, and I'm so happy with my entry-level audio setup.

@julianwarr7246 6 місяців тому

To me this just illustrates the lunacy of non-physical media - at least until this stuff matures. Consumers are being asked to pay big money for technology which is immature and may or may not deliver on your expectations. I'll continue to use an iPhone, Spotify and wireless headphones for discovery - and a turntable and a CD player for focussed listening.

@paulmumford3397 6 місяців тому

as opposed to paying big money for technology which is lossy (£30 for a single vinyl album) 😏

@vivektanavde 5 місяців тому

Thanks for this update John. In India, Apple music is the only available lossless streaming service. So the FiiO R7s ability to stream hi res and lossless audio natively without the need for an iPad is a huge advantage.

@adsph 6 місяців тому

Thanks for the info here. With all the streaming options available and all the specs it’s a bit overwhelming. You are helping me to understand. Btw digging your pod casts. All the best.

@RRanciDD 6 місяців тому

Love the music recommendations! It can't all be just about bits (and bobs). Refreshing!

@kamertonaudiophileplayer847 4 місяці тому

I am hooked by DSD coded music, it's Sony technology and absolutely amazing.

@simongiesen370 6 місяців тому

At least I can confirm that the B&W PX7S2, PX7S2E and the PX8 are playing back High Res music bit perfect when connected via USB C directly to an iPhone 15 series phone. The PX8 is profiting especially, having a more sonically impressive and stable presentation

@keenesaulcrescini8687 6 місяців тому

This is AMAZING! Super thank YOU!

@vinylund 6 місяців тому

My solution: A Mac mini connected to the Denon receiver, which also has a TV connected, with the correct settings in the MIDI setup of the Mac. But certainly also an interesting solution with the Eversolo DMP-A6 and the FiiO R7. Maybe something for the future, when I retire my Mac... Thanks for your great video… ❤🙏🏻

@albertsword2560 5 місяців тому

Stunning, intelligent evaluation. Many thanks.

@madds6678 6 місяців тому

Being a Apple Music subscriber the Eversolo is a godsend to me, have messed about with all manor of streaming options but hated having to use AirPlay but now I’m in audio nirvana with my master edition with LHY linear power supply on the way soon. The Eversolo is hands down the best bit of kit I’ve bought in a long time & at a reasonable price can’t recommend it highly enough. I agree the landscape integration of the app on my phone would be better implemented in portrait whilst leaving the display on the dmp A6 landscape, maybe this is something Eversolo can change in a future software update but otherwise I’m more than happy 🙂

@dajikbatarang1 6 місяців тому

Thanks for the heads up on the Tricky album, love Maxinquaye. I cant find my original CD so the perfect time to upgrade to better sound.

@robvandendolder3157 6 місяців тому

Thank you. A really informative and helpful video. 😎👍

@chrissmith-jz6ur 6 місяців тому

I really like the bits on some of your videos where you talk about new / resissued music.

@olek6567 6 місяців тому

2023: best listening 🍎Music experience is on Adroid 🤯progress👏🏻or what..

@TheBoomerPlace 3 місяці тому

This was very helpful. Thanks.

@DylanSwart 3 місяці тому

Such an eye opening video! I am curious what the Airport Express 2 that supports Airplay 2 outputs audio - do you have an idea what lossless we be in that instance when using an iPhone/Apple TV? Thanks for the great content 😀

@trmus 5 місяців тому

I use my Macbook Pro 16 2021'' through a Steinberg UR22 connected to a pair of Focal Alpha EVO 50, using LosslessSwitcher, or using 192Khz oversampling everything, or changing sample rates manually. Ii've always had interest in telling how it will work on mobile, but im not that interested in lossless outside my house. I liked to used Audirvana for Qobuz and Tidal sometime ago, but i discarded everything for Apple Music. Thanks for your video.

@ernestyount3061 6 місяців тому

Thank you for the update.

@azamat19 2 місяці тому

Loves this video. The major problem I have with Apple music for Android, is that it doesn't have soundcheck, volume normalization which is essential. I know some people don't like it, but the fact that nearly every streaming service (besides of apple music) have that, is the reason why we got back more dynamic range in modern masters. I love high dynamic range songs, but when a loud song is next on the playlist, apple music kills my ears. I really wonder why this is not a huge topic for audio lovers, who use apple music and android devices.

@peturstefansson 6 місяців тому

Thank you for this information.

@wouterkolkman 6 місяців тому

Very useful- thank you John!

@whatevahz531 6 місяців тому

@08:33 Thanks for the heads up on the Tricky remaster > good to know it sounds nice (had hoped it would be good!) > ordered one just now 🎉

@BrunoTapiaZuniga 5 місяців тому

I have the Hiby R6 III DAP and it also works perfectly!

@MrSufi69 6 місяців тому

Thank you for the excellent video

@bluecalix 6 місяців тому

Nice shout on Maxinquaye - it's a brilliant album and a 90s landmark. Fully deserving of this deluxe treatment.

@MrCarptime 6 місяців тому

Thanks a lot for this very useful video!

@dripslobber 6 місяців тому

Well done, thanks!

@_zeketorres 3 місяці тому

great video! It was super informative, thanks. I was wondering if you have a list of other streamers that do Apple Music & Roon with bit perfect streams!? using iphone or ipad

@MrRogermash 6 місяців тому

Great vid,thankyou

@federspiele 5 місяців тому

Great video! Wondering though - does all of this apply when streaming Apple Music or Amazon Music Unlimited from an iPhone to a Sonos speaker or network of Sonos speakers? Thanks!

@erdincyilmazel 6 місяців тому

What’s going on inside macOS (probably many other operating systems also) is not just resampling the audio, but it is actually mixing other system sounds with the music. If you get some kind of a notification when music is playing you will hear both. Until Apple implements exclusive mode that exists in other software such as roon or the tidal app, this will continue being a problem even if someone keeps changing the sample rate manually

@wiljan6198 2 місяці тому

thanks for another great video! my question is: will I get hi-res audio from direct headphone jack output on my Huawei P30 phone playing Apple music? It is an android phone with a internal DAC similar to your LGs.

@clothyardshafts 6 місяців тому

Great video, as a sometimes Apple Music user, thank you. I say sometimes because, on my main system and on my home office system I use Roon. Of course, my dream is to cut through all of the work arounds that you identified and have Apple and Roon get it together!!

@user-ls2yi4yj3o 5 місяців тому

Hey John, I've been trying to take the iPhone -> USB path with Apple Music high-res lossless. So far without much luck. I am using a Rotel A14MKII integrated amplifier. This offers 2 ways to connect an iPhone/iPad via USB which seems to make a difference: This model has a front USB-A connector for "i-Devices" and a rear USB-B connector which is currently connected to my computer. And according to Rotel's documentation should be used to connect the "newer USB-C equipped iPads" to the amp. When connecting my iPhone or iPad to the front USB of the amp, it shows fixed 24Bit/44.1kHz coming from my iPhone/iPad, no matter what I play on Apple music or in any other app. (yes, "high-res lossless" is activated in the settings of the music app). I currently cannot try the rear USB-B connection, as I do not have a matching adapter cable USB-B -> Lightning. Problem there would also be, that I cannot use this input for my computer anymore. Furthermore I realized in another test in a shop a while ago, the USB-B does not provide power. So the whole music playback from the iPhone would be on battery, which is also not ideal. Any further idea how I could bring high-res audio from the iPhone into the amp without changing the USB-B cable all the time between computer and phone and without draining the phone's battery? Thanks for the great reviews! Cheers, Chris

@izak001 5 місяців тому

FIIO is my favorite brand ;-) - i like his devices - good price and hi sound quality - hifi

@dennyepresley6082 6 місяців тому

Great video John, if I have a new Dolby atmos tv with apple app, will I get hi res /atmos going into my Dolby atmos soundbar? Cheers mate ❤

@beefvalve 2 місяці тому

great video. just had to subscribe. now let me binge watch your videos

@Skye_the_toller 6 місяців тому

When I am really listening music, I use a hard wire from my iPad to my DAC and always have the best sampling available, up to 192… easiest way, almost aisle free!

@obsoletecd-rom 6 місяців тому

Those tricky albums bring me back to wild times. I watch these more to find out what you’re listing to 😂

@sharatkhanna3387 6 місяців тому

Thanks for this video. I've been using Apple Music app on Windows 11 connected through HDMI to Denon AVR for streaming lossless / hi res. But not sure if it's bit perfect as AVR only shows the source input max sampling capability i.e. 192khz.

@urumps9922 6 місяців тому

Thank you for clearing up my doubts! Fiio and Eversolo should hire you as their brand ambassor!😊

@thirteen2002jp 6 місяців тому

I just connect my ipad to my integrated amp and use iphone accessibility to control the ipad remotely. I can skip/repeat, volume up/down using my iphone. It doesn’t have search functionality but I normally listen to albums or playlists anyway so I don’t need it. Saved me getting the eversolo. That first Apple lossless video was my first Darko video as I wondered how to get lossless. I only had an Airpods Max back then but now have an audio system in our lounge connected to the TV and another on my desk with 6 wired headphones. (no) thanks to JD.😅

@BenjaminCaprile 5 місяців тому

What a great and informative video, well done ! I have a domewhat unrelated question (maybe an upcoming video?) : Is there any news about bit perfect playback in android 14? I can't find any info about it aside from announcements from one of the last android 14 beta versions, im not sure if its actually been implemented by any app makers though

@simongiesen370 6 місяців тому

Dear John! Thank you for this information! Can you please confirm (or deny) my experience with the iPhone 15 series and bit perfect output via USB C ?

@Jahwobbly 6 місяців тому

this answers my questions

@paulclements6678 6 місяців тому

John, very pleased to see this topic explained so concisely. Another platform to look forward to is the Windows implementation currently in beta (Apple Music Preview). I’m curious if it behaves better than macOS…

@MrPorter1983 6 місяців тому

great film, I have been watching for some time which manufacturer will be the first to introduce lossless , are there any integrated amplifiers that support Apple Lossless?

@johnmc3862 5 місяців тому

I using an iPad Pro(wireless)with a Fiio r7 and an Rega amp. The sound is pretty exceptional. The sound was better than the Fiio and Rega alone.

@deonmpofu1358 5 місяців тому

I love the amapiano intro🇿🇦

@HifiSammy 6 місяців тому

Thank you for these videos sir, I was wondering in audiophile terms, if you do indeed find a difference running run through the DMP-A6, Fiio R7 w/linear power supply against say a power node 2i running as a roon bridge only? I am really only interested in the streamer portion as the preamp and Dac are not a consideration or features I would never use. Thank you again, I held off for quite a while on purchasing a streamer due to roon's benefits but I would love to get out from under their yolk. Keep up the great work!

@23gloves77 6 місяців тому

Nice Video-thanks for that. Would the Apple opportunity Hi-Res or Dolby Atmos reach an AVM V30 pre-amp which includes an DAC without compression?

@emiliotudela 6 місяців тому

I love your background in the Frame TV. Where do you get it?

@Rory626 6 місяців тому

Finally!!! 🎉 Might have to get one of these

@LoniGuitarChannelHr 6 місяців тому

Argon Solo is also a Chromecast unit, it can play Apple music through Google Home app controlled by iPhone at least at 16/44 (not AAC) . Argon streamer/dac can handle Hi-res, but I don't know if Google app limit the stream. Why I wrote this anyway, because Argon Solo (250€) sounds better to me than Eversolo Dac Z8.

@papras1 5 місяців тому

Hi guys. What is the best combination for music on MacBook Pro mid2015? Thanks a lot!

@pollensteyn 6 місяців тому

I have an old Mac Mini (headless) coupled with an external dac connected to my amplifier. I use the (free) Lossless Switcher app that changes the Audio Midi output settings on the fly depending on the bitrate of the music playing on Apple Music. That way I always have the right bitrate/frequency playing to the dac. You can use the remote app on your ipad or screen sharing app on another mac to control Apple Music on the Mini.

@jozsefalfaro2350 6 місяців тому

So in conclusion there is still no easy way to play High Res Apple Music in 2023

@jimmygup 6 місяців тому

Nice job on the DMP A-6/ Apple Music discussion. 3rd time’s a charm!

@JuanMiguelCachoJr 6 місяців тому

I have a small box connected to my Apple TV 4k that exacts an optical toslink signal from HDMI, feeding an ifi nano iOne into a Cambridge Audio AXA-35, and Wharfedale Diamond 12.1. Good enough for me listening for hours without any fatigue.

@jonathanreich6360 6 місяців тому

Thanks for the video. I am fairly new to streaming and have been pondering this question about how to get higher resolution out of Apple Music since the family (other than me) are firmly set inside the Apple ecosystem and I've found Apple Music works fine on Android and I may as well use that service.

@garanceadrosehn9691 6 місяців тому

Thanks for all the investigation and the video. I'd like to think that it would be simple to deliver hi-res audio (as long as one has a fast-enough internet connection), but apparently everyone wants to get their fingers into the stream and screw things up! Maybe in another 5-10 years they'll finally figure out how to deliver the best audio experience that's available.

@bossoli60 6 місяців тому

Tanks Darko first of all. Because Tricky I remember that album and I have that CD original from the 90’s…in my CD collection next to Moby, Portishead qnd Massive Attack…I just returned my WiiM mini because of the airplay 2 limitation. I wish the fiio r7 was cheaper and with less functionalities because I have a Dac already but what a brilliant machine 😮

@christopherviers8302 6 місяців тому

Even though I despise Apple's business model, the fact that I live in Taiwan only allows me to play either Spotify and/or Apple Music, as Tidal and all the other platforms are not available in Taiwan at this time... so I use Spotify and Apple Music. In wanting to keep costs down during the COVID-19 debacle, my solution was to buy an iPod Touch 7th generation - yes, I know it's been discontinued, but I'm sure you can still find used ones out there, if you look... I run my iPod Touch through an AudioQuest Dragonfly Cobalt, into a Little Dot Mk II as a pre-amp, then into the rest of my system... It's not much to look at, but it sounds great and most importantly, it allows me to receive the Hi-Res music that I'm looking for when listening to Apple Music - skipping all the bugaboos and other aggravating problems that Dark Audio has been discussing in this and previous episodes... Great video - much appreciated and enjoyed...!!!

@Natan9000 6 місяців тому

Nice video! Good to have someone find out how it’s technically working 🤓😎. I absolutely love Apple Music’s library and user friendliness on iPhone Mac and CarPlay. I do however prefer Qobuz on my Kef Connect speakers for sound quality. Btw, when using an Apple TV via HDMI to tv with hdmi arc and connecting (active) speakers via hdmi to the tv too (so 2 hdmi ports used) how does someone know/check if the tv resamples the audio??

@masterchef6694 6 місяців тому

This is precisely what i wanted to know. I was hoping reviewers highlight this very function first thing in their review. Thanks anyways

@Lou-f 6 місяців тому

Thank you

@user-mu7zo5ef9e 6 місяців тому

Wish Fiio/Eversolo could develop a pure streamer that supports Apple Music bit-prefectly, and output digitally via USB/toslink/coax, without any DAC/amp. The audiophiles already have a mature system, no need to waste money on another all-in-one.

@GRAAmusic 6 місяців тому

I am running my Chrome audio with a psu from a cromecast with the option for a cableconnection a loving the cable upgrade. Maybe it helps with the samplerate ? :)

@MarlonUrias 6 місяців тому

Great video! You thank you

@steventaylor5383 6 місяців тому

I can only hope you keep beating this drum, John. Perhaps Apple will pay proper attention in time. This Airplay conundrum can only ultimately be solved when Apple itself allows bit perfect play over its WiFi attributes. For example, it’s become a bit of an insult that I can’t stream Roon Arc bit-perfect while wirelessly tethering a MojoPoly combo to my iPhone or iPad. It’s always downsampled to the Airplay default. More insulting, I can actually play the Poly’s micro SD stored content, bit-perfect from the iOS device into any lightning-connected dongle or DAC, yet the Poly itself can only receive the same downsampled output… mind you, originating from the same uncompressed, incoming files the iOS device receives from it. Why Chord didn’t design the Poly to direct play it’s SD files into the Mojo is a whole other problem I’ll only mention as such. A unique set of problems, I admit, but being mobile for weeks at a time, it would be quite nice to have a more robust wireless pipeline in both directions, such as it is with the Nucleus on the home network. Meantime, I remain optimistic these limitations will be removed in time. And truthfully, I’m grateful for what have already. The Poly’s tethering feature has solved a greater wireless problem I’ve found quite consistent with Bluetooth connectivity across the board: Random, frequent dropouts, constantly interrupting the music… largely due to its management protocols of other connected devices. Compared to that, I’ll happily take AAC or Redbook FLAC (whichever it is) all day long. BTW, love the podcast too!

@francisgallagher4783 6 місяців тому

Thanks for all the info - anyone have any idea whether the Chord Poly utilises Airplay 1 or Airplay 2?

@KAUSTUBH447 5 місяців тому

@DarkoAudio Are there any other more affordable alternatives to both of these network streamers which will do bit perfect streaming?

@DavidSanchez-bf6sz 6 місяців тому

Hearing you are fine with 16 bit/44.1 kHz, I am curious to know what you think of the XDUOO XQ-100 Bluetooth Streamer? It uses the same dual DACs (ES 9038Pro) as the lauded Eversolo DMP-A6. I have been testing it for two weeks now and the sound is really good.

@boyafraidire 6 місяців тому

Does the introduction of USB-C on the iPhone 15 range make lossless on the go a bit more convenient as we don’t need the lightning adapter anymore?

@karan_hiremath 6 місяців тому

Loving the Amapaiano intro (I think???)

@francoismorel1418 6 місяців тому

I believe that the real plus from "high Res" is about / from the bits Depth i.e. 24 or 32 bits, for greater Dynamics in particular. Sampling Rate of 44kHz, I believe, is good enough.

@maxderindianer6593 4 місяці тому

as an apple user i just use my 100$ apple tv for streaming and my iphone or ipad as a remote controller for apple tv music. no third party apps. the apple tv is connected via LAN with my network, the audio goes through HDMI 2.1 to the TV and from the TV per TOSLink to my DAC. if you want 24bit/192khz all the time thats not the solution, but i get 24bit/48khz for cheap and its a simple easy to manage solution. my loudspeakers are the Buchardt A500 and it sounds great

@newdevilman1167 6 місяців тому

A Great video! 🎉🎉🎉

@richmouland 6 місяців тому

Thin,ing of swapping my cambridge audio cxn v2 for a fiio r7. Opinions? Many listen through headphones.

@jurigagarin607 6 місяців тому

Hi John, thank you for this video again! I'am still confused about the HiRes and Apple Music subject. I'am using the Apple TV 4K and in Settings / System / Apps / Music / Audio Quality I'am able to switch from High Quality to Lossless ... my Apple TV is connected to an NAD M10 via HDMI cable ... so I should get HiRes, isn't it?

@b.bookstop1993 6 місяців тому

Thanks for the video! Would it not just better fit into Apples philosophy to be integrated as Quobuz Tidal etc in the device itself? Does anyone knows who has to pay who to get integrated?

@grayfool 6 місяців тому

Can we PLEASE have more stuff that just works. Having to jump through all the hoops that sooo many products make us do just to get the damn thing to work gets really old very quickly. I remember with great fondness, the utter joy of switching on my amp and CD player, putting a disc in the tray, pressing play, and enjoying the music. Why do we have so much faffing about now with apps and compatibility issues? AAAGGHHHH!

@mongo2044 6 місяців тому

CDs still work. Darko and I still buy them.

@steadilyfred 6 місяців тому

Apple Music isn't the only option for streaming music. 😉

@MOWFWDU 6 місяців тому

Useful info John! While my phone and laptop are Apple, I do not use the streaming service. My streaming DAC is expensive and sounds wonderful. I am not buying another device to make up for Apple's deliberate shortcomings.

@obiwan007 6 місяців тому

An easy cheap way to get lossless and even the athmos music streamed is via a simple hdmi dongle hooked up to your avr. The avr does then the ad conversion… Works with my ipad and a 20€ dongle. My iphone needs the apple lightning adapter. Now you just rely on the quality of the dsp/da converter of the av receiver… If you have a simple stereo setup maybe a more modern hdmi capable amp might work too…

@jefburns75 6 місяців тому

Hi John, on the android resampling point: I just ran a quick test on my Pixel 8 running Android 14 connected over usb to Chord Mojo 2. 96khz track in Apple music (new Stones album) gave me green light on the mojo. Looks promising.

@WooAudioUSA 6 місяців тому

great video! thanks for sharing. ~ Mike

@meridiusuk8567 2 місяці тому

Hi. Did you do a video on how to control an iPad connected to an amp for hi res audio using a iPhone to control apple music on the iPad itself ?

@ADREISTER 6 місяців тому

Getting that " 96K" to pop up is so satisfying...you know the best way to do that? LDAC bluetooth!😅 I can send music from my phone or tablet to the BlueMe Pro, digital PCM into a nice DAC, plug in your favorite amp and speakers, just enjoy the music. The little display shows 96k and that's how I know it sounds good😅

@DarkoAudio 6 місяців тому

LDAC might play 96khz files but it doesn’t do it losslessly. LDAC throws Info away. Just see Sony‘s explainer on their website. Happy listening!

@itsthesun412 6 місяців тому

LOL - is this satire?

@troleary 6 місяців тому

Hi everyone. I’m a newbie to the modern world of hifi streaming. Love the look of the Fiio 7. Is it possible to connect a turntable and cd player to this ? .