I've Been Experimenting With a Setup Like That

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Posted by Sibelius (A) on December 6, 2021 at 17:03:50

In Reply to: Best streaming services for classical posted by hesson11 on December 6, 2021 at 12:33:37:

While I have a Squeezebox Touch streamer, it's been giving me some problems with intermittent reboots lately (and just did it again while I was typing!) so I've been experimenting with Qobuz using ROON from my MB Pro - Marantz SA-KI Ruby's USB DAC - Wavelength Integrated amp, controlled by the ROON remote app on my iPad. It works pretty well, except my system is across the room from my MB Pro so my computer is across the room when I want to use it as the source. I'm considering a new Mac (either headless mini, or an Air to free up the MB Pro) to serve as the source instead of a new dedicated streamer. I don't know what vintage your Air is, but connection might be an issue. I bought my daughters Airs last year and they've eliminated lots of connection options that I have on my MB Pro, including USB, so for a newer Air an adapter would be necessary to use a USB DAC.

As far as Qobuz itself, it's everything a classical music listener would want as far as catalogue. I think, so far anyway, I've only not been able to locate a couple of OOP titles. Everything else has been there, sometimes in Hi Rez, not available anywhere else. I've tested out a purchase, used the local download option for when I'm not connected to wifi, and it's all worked relatively smoothly. Some connection drops which I associate with high bandwidth demand times. I've also used Spotify(a few $'s cheaper) and while I have enjoyed that service for years, Hi Rez is calling now, so I'm moving on.

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Topic - Best streaming services for classical - hesson11 12:33:37 12/6/21 (13)

Thank you for the replies. - hesson11 16:17:58 12/7/21 (0)

RE: Best streaming services for classical - Bigby 10:03:37 12/7/21 (3)

What do you find limited about Tidal's classical selection? - rkw 19:50:01 12/8/21 (2)

RE: What do you find limited about Tidal's classical selection? - Bigby 07:45:48 12/9/21 (1)

RE: What do you find limited about Tidal's classical selection? - rkw 20:33:41 12/9/21 (0)

RE: Best streaming services for classical - Mel 09:11:07 12/7/21 (0)

I've Been Experimenting With a Setup Like That - Sibelius 12/6/2117:03:50 12/6/21 (2)

If you are already invested in LMS with the Squeeze box... - Ivan303 05:53:39 12/7/21 (1)

RE: If you are already invested in LMS with the Squeeze box... - Sibelius 16:50:58 12/7/21 (0)

Can't beat QOBUZ... - Ivan303 14:21:58 12/6/21 (3)

RE: Can't beat QOBUZ... - tinear 10:32:16 12/7/21 (0)

+1 n/t - PAR 16:21:18 12/6/21 (1)

+2 [nt] - Chris from Lafayette 01:11:35 12/7/21 (0)

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I've Been Experimenting With a Setup Like That - Sibelius 12/6/2117:03:50 12/6/21 (2)

If you are already invested in LMS with the Squeeze box... - Ivan303 05:53:39 12/7/21 (1)

RE: If you are already invested in LMS with the Squeeze box... - Sibelius 16:50:58 12/7/21 (0)

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