Fish Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 I just wanted to post in the event this has not been noted. I've had a au9500 I wanted to incorporate into my listening room but the no remote thing made it something I didn't do. I know there are other ways but for me a simple 2 minute way was to hook a Chrome audio player to it and send FLAC files from my server, or any source on my screen. I control everything from my phone or tablet so its giving the old Sansui a chance to be smart instead of just pretty, for $25. My set looks just like this but my pics exede the 2 mb so this was easier. Again just wanted to post fyi for those looking for easy and cheap without searching alot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam2434 Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 I assume you are using a Chromecast Audio with the analog output connected to your integrated amp, right? If the above is true, you might consider an outboard DAC for improved sound quality, as the 1/8" output doubles as a mini optical output. When using the analog output, make sure "Full Dynamic Range" is on in the device settings. You probably know the two points above, so just throwing them out there... BTW, what mobile app do you use for FLAC selection, and what server software do you use? In a secondary system, I have been playing with the free version of the Hi-Fi Cast app for Android and Minimserver on my PC. However, I have to make Minimserver transcode FLAC to WAV for it to work (which is no big deal, other than using a bit more network bandwidth). In the main system, I use a Sonos Connect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weziewoo Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 FYI, I believe Target is having a sale on the Chromecast audio :edit: 25%off: (ending today, 07/17). I'm going to pick one up on my way home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 On 7/17/2018 at 1:32 PM, adam2434 said: I assume you are using a Chromecast Audio with the analog output connected to your integrated amp, right? If the above is true, you might consider an outboard DAC for improved sound quality, as the 1/8" output doubles as a mini optical output. So true. Sounds pretty good for it's price point with built in DAC but my Cambridge Audio 840C DAC really does improve the resolution and soundstage. Not night and day but still an improvement. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted July 22, 2018 Author Share Posted July 22, 2018 On 7/17/2018 at 1:32 PM, adam2434 said: I assume you are using a Chromecast Audio with the analog output connected to your integrated amp, right? If the above is true, you might consider an outboard DAC for improved sound quality, as the 1/8" output doubles as a mini optical output. When using the analog output, make sure "Full Dynamic Range" is on in the device settings. You probably know the two points above, so just throwing them out there... BTW, what mobile app do you use for FLAC selection, and what server software do you use? In a secondary system, I have been playing with the free version of the Hi-Fi Cast app for Android and Minimserver on my PC. However, I have to make Minimserver transcode FLAC to WAV for it to work (which is no big deal, other than using a bit more network bandwidth). In the main system, I use a Sonos Connect. Yes analog, but considering dac, good idea. Yes to Full Dynamic Range. I have a seagate 3tb media that stores my flac and it has a basic app that works well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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