Firmware updates often fix one problem and create another. They are not created equal and some of them are quite rudimentary in their functionality and often wonky from an operational perspective.
Will existing digital streamers support Apple Music with Spatial Audio? Will they require firmware updates for that to happen and when will that support show up?Īnother feature to pay close attention to is the quality of the control app. The recent introduction of Apple Music with lossless streaming, and the forthcoming release of Spotify HiFi will force manufacturers to make a choice (and pay a hefty licensing fee) in regard to which streaming platforms they want to support natively with the best possible sound quality. There will be hiccups along the way when it comes to support for MQA, DSD, or new casting methodologies like Tidal Connect - which allow you to stream directly from the native app on your laptop, iPad Pro, or mobile phone to a 3rd party hardware device like a streamer. A high price does not guarantee support for every streaming service like Qobuz or Tidal, or support for AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Tidal Connect, Spotify Connect, Bluetooth aptX or aptX HD. That dilemma also applies to high-end digital streamers as well. The Bluesound NODE is probably the best all-around affordable digital streamer right now and as we discovered recently with our first listen to the Bluesound Pulse Mini 2i and Pulse Flex 2i wireless speakers - it is also a fantastic digital hub to support a multi-room system in your home.
Our 2022 Buying Guide is going to focus on digital music streamers that are more affordable and offer most of the bells and whistles that you need right now to enjoy the myriad of digital music streaming platforms that are available.īut understand that there isn’t a single affordable digital music streamer that can do it all and offer support for every platform, casting technology, MQA, DSD, or 32-bit/384.
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