New to streaming, please help.

**Mikeandvan** · 06-03-2018, 14:45

Originally Posted by Edwardlon

Do you like?

Oh, it hasn't arrived yet. I';ve got Spotify now, that took less than 5 minutes! On my laptop I mean. How does Spotify work? I was under the impression you could stream almost any track by any artist.

**Edward** · 06-03-2018, 15:11

Indeed Spotify has most albums/tracks you can imagine.

The Pioneer looks like a nice streamer. Hopefully it comes with the optional wifi module - or perhaps your router is near to where you will be putting the Pioneer.

Whilst you are waiting for the Pioneer why not simply connect up your laptop to your hifi with the cable you already have and listen to Spotify so you can get a sense of things?

**struth** · 06-03-2018, 15:18

yes there is a search bar. put in what you want and save what u like ..thats with premium.. you can use connect bar at bottom to send or control to other units. ideal with your new streamer. meantime you could pick on tablet and play from pc

**Mikeandvan** · 06-03-2018, 15:31

Originally Posted by Edwardlon

Indeed Spotify has most albums/tracks you can imagine.

The Pioneer looks like a nice streamer. Hopefully it comes with the optional wifi module - or perhaps your router is near to where you will be putting the Pioneer.

Whilst you are waiting for the Pioneer why not simply connect up your laptop to your hifi with the cable you already have and listen to Spotify so you can get a sense of things?

Oh , can't be bothered, Pioneer is on its way. I think it needs an additional wifi module, not sure yet, will report back! Thanks.

**Mikeandvan** · 06-03-2018, 15:32

Originally Posted by struth

yes there is a search bar. put in what you want and save what u like ..thats with premium.. you can use connect bar at bottom to send or control to other units. ideal with your new streamer. meantime you could pick on tablet and play from pc

I got the premium, only £10 p/m apparently, 1st month free.

**Mikeandvan** · 06-03-2018, 15:38

Originally Posted by Edwardlon

Indeed Spotify has most albums/tracks you can imagine.

The Pioneer looks like a nice streamer. Hopefully it comes with the optional wifi module - or perhaps your router is near to where you will be putting the Pioneer.

Whilst you are waiting for the Pioneer why not simply connect up your laptop to your hifi with the cable you already have and listen to Spotify so you can get a sense of things?

The router is about 2 metres away from my hifi, I've heard its best to use a wired connection anyway, I certainly want the best sound I can get from streaming. What sort of cable do I need for that?

**struth** · 06-03-2018, 15:40

its pretty good. i had it for a long time until i found a way to not need the connect feature which is spotify's greatest plus point. sound is pretty decent too and will usually sound better via the web player on a chrome browser. plus point there is if you get a chromecast you can cast it too if u wish, but spotify has i think a bigger bandwidth on browser and sounds better for me anyway.

**Edward** · 06-03-2018, 15:48

Originally Posted by Mikeandvan

The router is about 2 metres away from my hifi, I've heard its best to use a wired connection anyway, I certainly want the best sound I can get from streaming. What sort of cable do I need for that?

A wired connection is always better and frankly easier. Just a bog-standard Ethernet cable will do. You may well have one or more - often routers will come with one. They only cost a quid to two if you don't have one.

**struth** · 06-03-2018, 15:48

https://www.amazon.co.uk/CSL-Etherne...ethernet+cable

ethernet cable like this.

**Mikeandvan** · 06-03-2018, 19:33

Thanks both of you.

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