You use Tidal?
And is it the one at around a tenner, or the posher, more expensive one?
And of course your thoughts on it, (comparisons to Deezer, Spotify etc.)
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You use Tidal?
And is it the one at around a tenner, or the posher, more expensive one?
And of course your thoughts on it, (comparisons to Deezer, Spotify etc.)
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Use Tidal Hifi here Craig, run it through Roon.
Worth it, especially now they stream MQA in 24 bit.
Sound quality wise best sounding streaming software I've heard.
Choice of music is superb...and the compiled playlists by mood are great.
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How much is that one exactly Gaz?Originally Posted by Gazjam
What I'd put..about £20?
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Yeah, 20 squids/Month
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You won't be able access the full fat version Craig - it's MP3 connecting via www.mysqueezebox.com and it sounds very, very good.
The £10.00 subscription is what you need.
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OPPO 203 (Modded: Linear PSU, i2s output to Dac) - Roon Endpoint, HDMI input used for all things Streaming/ PS5 /AppleTV ... also good for movies apparently?
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Tweaked AP-Linux based Roon Server into Oppo 203 as Roon endpoint
Ipad Roon Remote.
Apple Music/ YouTube via AppleTV, fed to Dac via Oppo HDMI input/i2s output to Dac.
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Biwired: Duelund DCA10GA (Bass) Duelund DCA16GA (mid & treble) Duelund 12DCA used as jumpers (On "Blackcat Cable" Chris Sommivigo's advice - yup, even with biwire it sounds better - and it does)
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Ta Chris, that link is what started my interest!
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Anyone know if it's 'better' than Deezer Premium?, the ten pound one that is.
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Whilst I get Spotify bundled with a mobile phone package and a discount through my employer which effectively makes it free I can't imagine I'll br changing any time soon.
I do hear good things about Tidal by the way. Does it work with Chromecast?
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Chromecast is go.
http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f2...support-29113/
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TURNTABLE
Pro-Ject X8 balanced output via XLR / Ortofon Quintet Blue cartridge
PHONOSTAGE
Pro-Ject DS3 B balanced Input (TT and Phonostage powered by Pro-Ject Power box RS2 linear psu)
DIGITAL
OPPO 203 (Modded: Linear PSU, i2s output to Dac) - Roon Endpoint, HDMI input used for all things Streaming/ PS5 /AppleTV ... also good for movies apparently?
MUSIC PLAYBACK
Tweaked AP-Linux based Roon Server into Oppo 203 as Roon endpoint
Ipad Roon Remote.
Apple Music/ YouTube via AppleTV, fed to Dac via Oppo HDMI input/i2s output to Dac.
SPEAKER CABLES
Biwired: Duelund DCA10GA (Bass) Duelund DCA16GA (mid & treble) Duelund 12DCA used as jumpers (On "Blackcat Cable" Chris Sommivigo's advice - yup, even with biwire it sounds better - and it does)
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