You’re getting the benefit of being able to expand the system in due course should you device you want to change the sound through the DAC etc whereas an all-in-one streamer leaves you with less options (or duplicated costs). To listen to music streaming from web radio stations you have options to search. In other modes you get open source access via NAA, “all in one” mode, Roon etc which are all nice features if the bug does bite. endpoint-type services are available for selection (HQPlayer embedded. Recommended Solution Playing local content through HQPlayer is a simple task, but to route Qobuz and Tidal through HQP requires a little different setup. A nice looking and very usable interface for remote control. Then enjoy the benefits of TIDAL Connect. Streaming content from Qobuz, Tidal, and local files from NAS or hard drive through HQPlayer. Just make sure you set the device up first before changing to TIDAL mode (we did a video on YouTube for this which has helped hundreds of stuck users out now!). You’d need to get a ZEN combo (Stream + DAC) if you wanted to explore the world of MQA. That said - it won’t support the highest levels of TIDAL (ie MQA) as the DAC isn’t certified for that. The Transporter can house both MinimServer and HQPlayer Embedded on. The easiest and best way to do this for most audiophiles is to use a Small Green Computer sonicTransporter. Ive been doing it for weeks and really like it. This is a new implementation of AIR, undertaken at Roon Labs.
#HQPLAYER FOR STREAMING PRO#
Devialet Roon includes built-in support for the Devialet AIR protocol, used by Devialets Expert and Expert Pro devices.
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SPDIF out from the ZEN Stream will tick the box. Running both streaming and local content through HQPlayer using UPnP/DNA as an alternative to Roon is definitely doable. HQPlayer Roon can stream directly to HQPlayer, whether both applications are running on the same machine or if theyre on different machines on your network. Glad to see the ZEN Stream is getting some more airtime.Īgree with most - the DAC in your AVR is to a good standard.