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  1. 28-07-2017, 21:02 #11
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    I have Prime but only occasionally dip into Amazon music. But prompted by this thread turned it on. Even though only 256k the sound is very good. Some cool 'stations' and 'playlists'.

    Couple of nits - seems that there no standalone Amazon Music player and also not possible to remote control - both of which Spotify does v well. There is a huge thread somewhere on Amazon imploring Amazon to create a remote function.

    I'm streaming Amazon from a dedicated music computer using Firefox to a DAC via USB and from there to preamp etc.
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    Think there might be some upsampling going on in my case, as I've fed the FireTv through my Oppo bluray player.
    My Dac shows the samplerate of what it's being fed and FireTv playing shows 48K.

    No optical out on the latest generation box as Grant says, and didn't buy it for music, so this is an unexpected bonus.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Edwardlon View Post
    I have Prime but only occasionally dip into Amazon music. But prompted by this thread turned it on. Even though only 256k the sound is very good. Some cool 'stations' and 'playlists'.

    Couple of nits - seems that there no standalone Amazon Music player and also not possible to remote control - both of which Spotify does v well. There is a huge thread somewhere on Amazon imploring Amazon to create a remote function.

    I'm streaming Amazon from a dedicated music computer using Firefox to a DAC via USB and from there to preamp etc.
    there is a standalone app. amazon music for pc or ios/android. no remote alas and thats why i still use spotify
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    Quote Originally Posted by Audio Al View Post
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    Why have you done that ? Please explain... do you not like music????


    I did it for the films and free delivery on LP's and shopping , the music is all part of it
    Audio Al,

    Just realized this quote was not for you !

    A Mr Numpty evening with too much Red Wine and music overload.

    My deepest apologies I am indeed sorry.... it's an age problem.

    Perhaps, just too excited listening to my new Speakers... Revolver Cygnis.... hence a glass or two or three or four.... can't remember.

    I'm sure others have been there (replying to the wrong post)

    My comments were not meant for this particular post.

    Sorry again from the old git


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