Derrick Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Hi, Does anyone have experience (good or bad) with point-to-point hi-res music streamers like the Audioengine D2 24-bit wireless DAC or the NAD DAC 2 wireless USB digital to analogue converter? I am trying to find a way to play 24 bit hi-res files from my Mac (older) that is in a separate room than my stereo system. I am currently streaming via Airplay to an Apple TV box which is plugged into the optical input on my 2-channel amp. Airplay downgrades the signal to 44/16 so it isn't truly hi-res. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 @A1UC does.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrick Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 The two units that I mentioned will stream 96/24 wirelessly on a independent signal that is separate from your home wifi. I would prefer 192/24 or better but it doesn't seem to be available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A1UC Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Auralic Aries , did you look at that ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wardsweb Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 I run an Auralic Aires Mini. Can't beat it for the price. I have a 2T drive hooked to it, use the internal DAC and stream to my main system's pre. The Lightening control software runs great on my iPad Air2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A1UC Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 I love my current streamer and DAC but if I was to start all over I'd of stayed with the Auralic Vega and Aries Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrick Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 1 hour ago, A1UC said: Auralic Aries , did you look at that ? Thanks. Nice units. Without having a sender unit hard wired to the computer, how is the hi-res file sent to the receiver unit? Is it via wifi or Airplay? I didn't think that those methods could send hi-res files over the air. I can't use the ethernet connection due to the location of my computer. Aries Input RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-Band WiFi connection USB 2.0 High-Speed for external disk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A1UC Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Usb is a option from your PC Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 27 minutes ago, Derrick said: Thanks. Nice units. Without having a sender unit hard wired to the computer, how is the hi-res file sent to the receiver unit? Is it via wifi or Airplay? I didn't think that those methods could send hi-res files over the air. I can't use the ethernet connection due to the location of my computer. Aries Input RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Dual-Band WiFi connection USB 2.0 High-Speed for external disk Take a look at these. I have 4 units(different brand) around the house and they work great. https://www.cnet.com/topics/networking/best-networking-devices/power-line-adapters/ Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJ Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 @Derrick https://www.cambridgeaudio.com/products/hi-fi/network-players After a lot of reading up last fall, ignorance of this site then kept me out of the tubular option. I went with Cambridge in a couple stages. The sound thoroughly impressed me as better quality than my long adulated Yamaha RX1100, and reminiscent of an astounding 40wpc Class A Nelson Pass Nakamichi that I let go. Enjoy figuring it out! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 While I won't really argue the merit of hi rez audio, but a lot of studios still record at 24bit/48kHz. One of my favorite albums of all time, Dire Straits 'Brothers in Arms', was recorded on 16bit/48kHz. BTW, I love hi tech stuff... Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 ^Larger bit buckets won't change the original masters quality... it won't hurt it either. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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