Unfortunately, I had all the above issues and it took me several weeks to get everything corrected. Once your network is correctly operating, you should be able to successfully stream these services. Qobuz 24-bit/96 and 24-bit/192 albums are great sounding. You should also check your inside cables and connections. If it is old, you might need to replace it. You should also confirm your modem can handle the streaming load. No, it is not easy and requires a cooperative ISP Tech to help identify and correct these issues. If you have sound quality issues or instability issues, I suggest you investigate all the areas mentioned above. Streaming requires these parts to be operating at full capacity. A Wi-Fi connection will not support Tidal, Qobuz, etc. Streaming requires a wired connection for the very best sound quality results. This means your modem, router, cable signal being in range, cable junction boxes, ISP down stream services and all other related parts must be working correctly. So there is no contemplating if you have the ’best’ interconnect, or if switching to silver or copper could improve the sound (it can’t because there aren't any cables).įind devices with ’native’ streaming (no UPnP/DLNA/Airplay middleware conversions) - look for Bluesound and others.Īs posted above, I also stream Tidal and Qobuz and the sound quality is excellent.Īny streaming service (Tidal, QoBuz, etc) requires a fully operational network. With this unit - there is no need for interconnects (for streaming). My opinion, the NAD C388 (or C368, etc.) is a great value, because you could spend more than the cost of the entire unit on one set of good interconnects that might go from out-board streamer/DAC to an integrated amp. Also very convenient, compact, and simple solution (one device - no signal path connections). It is a direct path (except for the MDC board pin/socket) to digital amp stage. I like the NAD solution because digital stream goes directly to amplifier stage, without (noise-inducing or tone-effecting) digital-analog conversion, analog-digital conversion, no interconnect cables or cable ends, no interconnect termination points, no termination wiring to the boards inside the unit, etc. ![]() Tidal HiFi sounds extremely good on NAD C388 (digital integrated amp) with BluOS2i MDC module - which also has native MQA unfolding (and that sounds even better). You will not get best streaming sound using these technologies. Suspect Chromecast will be worse - technology focused on quick & easy connectivity. Airplay uses ’middleware’ to stream music (same as UPnP and DLNA use middleware).
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