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The best way to stream hi-res audio from Apple Music
WEBJun 10, 2021 — The best way is the only way. In my previous post on hi-res audio on Apple Music, I detailed how Apple’s ‘hi-res lossless’ content – 24bit/96kHz or 24bit/192kHz streams – are often downsampled or resampled by the playback hardware, often unbeknownst to the end-user and thus negating the benefits of streaming a hi-res file. To recap briefly: AirPlay and Apple TV OS are limited to ...
Innuos ZEN Mini MK3 w/ LPSU review - Darko.Audio
WEBNov 7, 2019 — Not long ago, I reviewed the Nativ Vita – a powerhouse music server with large hi-res touch screen, support for over a dozen streaming services, and vast connectivity. Even more recently, our publisher spent some time with the Auralic Altair G1, which takes a somewhat different approach yet still arrives absolutely brimming with functionality.. Streaming and file-based-playback capabilities ...
Second opinion: Eversolo DMP-A6 review - Darko.Audio
WEBAug 14, 2023 — Lastly, I should mention the existence of the DMP-A6 Master Edition which is a limited edition, factory upgraded version selling for US$1299. That’s a difference of US$400 and it gets us upgraded opamps, “femto” level clocking, and a subtle bit of bling in the form of gold accents on the front panel.
Take two: the REL T/5x subwoofer - Darko.Audio
WEBSep 25, 2021 — Anyone who thinks that experience doesn’t count should try setting up a subwoofer. Four weeks into the Elac SUB3030 review I was still making adjustments, never quite sure I’d got it right. Six weeks later Rob Hunt of REL set up two of his company’s recently introduced T/5x subwoofers – one per channel, each with different settings – in the same system in 30 minutes.
Raspberry Pi audio streaming 101 - Darko.Audio
WEBJan 30, 2020 — IT 101.An Apple Macbook or Windows-based PC is made up of two fundamentals: the hardware; and the software that runs on the hardware. We can see the hardware if we pop the lid and take a peek inside: the CPU, the RAM, the storage (SSD or HDD) and the inputs/outputs (I/O). The software that we install onto our PC or Mac allows us to interface with the hardware: a keyboard and mouse allow us to ...
Second opinion: Cambridge DacMagic 200M - Darko.Audio
WEBJun 22, 2021 — Publisher’s note: The 200M is the latest iteration of the well-respected DacMagic D/A converter from Cambridge Audio. Upon release, it attracted favourable reviews but when I got to hear one, I found myself more impressed by its connectivity than its sound quality.
LAiV Harmony DAC review | Darko.Audio
WEBApr 26, 2024 — TEAC VRDS-701 CD player & DAC video review Cen.Grand DSDAC 1.0 Deluxe DAC review The Chord Mojo 2 is 2022’s best DAC (and here’s why)
Chord Electronics Mojo 2 ‘review’ - Darko.Audio
WEBJan 31, 2022 — Today the embargo lifts on news of Chord Electronics’ Mojo 2 DAC. News that first hit hi-fi press and worldwide distributor inboxes in December 2021.
How to enable aptX (HD) Bluetooth audio on your iPhone, iPad?
WEBDec 27, 2017 — ATTN: Bluetooth beginners. Did you receive a nice pair of wireless Bluetooth headphones for Christmas?Has the manufacturer made a big noise about aptX (HD) support on the packaging? aptX developer Qualcomm asserts that their Bluetooth codec provides “wired quality sound – wirelessly.” Understandably, you want some of that good stuff.As an iOS user you want to make sure aptX (HD) is in ...