Poly definitely wasn't what I'd hoped for. It was very difficult to set up (android user) and when it was working, Tidal could only be played through a 3rd party app, and only via streaming. Any offline content could not be played.
I'm crying out for aptx HD in an amp, purely for wireless commuting and hotel stays, which leaves WiFi and mobile data accessible. Bluetooth connection is so much easier than the setup process required for poly
Std Aptx is very good to be honest, I don't think I could tell Aptx and Aptx HD apart in a blind test. But if I knew the connection was Aptx and the other end supported HD I wouldn't be happy either.
I swear I will let go of this... eventually. But really, just follow my quote. It is from the OFFICIAL ifi post, by the official ifi person.
In fact just Google this (literally): "The xDSD has pulled off the task" and you will find a few hits saying the EXACT same thing as the post I quoted.
Either this is a gross mistake or a false marketing issue. I hope ifi would say something...
This is the reason I got so excited about the xDSD... There are nemerous places online that quote aptx HD as being supported.
Chord did a similar thing with Poly... Before I purchased, I read the user manual online and in there it stated full Tidal integration, meaning the app would see Poly as an output device... That was the reason I pulled the trigger! Official response was 'sorry, we're working on it.. No time frame'
I'm definitely going to try the xDSD... Aptx will be good enough for wireless convenience, until aptx HD or LDAC are integrated into a decent portable headphone amp.
Std Aptx is very good to be honest, I don't think I could tell Aptx and Aptx HD apart in a blind test. But if I knew the connection was Aptx and the other end supported HD I wouldn't be happy either.
AptX is a 30year old standard HD version is at least at a higher Bitrate, don’t understand why they don’t use aac, it’s better and similarity open. But then Qualcomm marketing machine would be opposed haha.not saying aptX hd is bad at all, just it’s not the ideal either. Ldac seems to be the way to go.
BTW its not released yet but the Fiio BTR3 may be what you are looking for. It won't match the xDSD for sound quality and features, obviously as its going to be under £100 but it has aptx HD and LDAC.
With the phone as the source for streaming Tidal to the M3s? I just tested my M3s as a Bluetooth music receiver it works well, I'm listening to it set-up now as I type this reply and it sounds good but its "only" Aptx too.
With the phone as the source for streaming Tidal to the M3s? I just tested my M3s as a Bluetooth music receiver it works well, I'm listening to it set-up now as I type this reply and it sounds good but its "only" Aptx too.
We are completely off topic here, but that looks like a great DAP, I wouldn't buy it on the promise of Tidal offline appearing "one day" though.
Tidal seem to be very protective of their music encryption, understandably and the decision on implementation of offline mode may even be out of their control.
Also I believe Chord are trying to get offline support for Tidal in Poly too, if it happens for the Hiby R3 then I would imagine Chord will also implement it in Poly too. @Rustodian could then simply stick with the Chord Poly/Mojo.
AptX is a 30year old standard HD version is at least at a higher Bitrate, don’t understand why they don’t use aac, it’s better and similarity open. But then Qualcomm marketing machine would be opposed haha.not saying aptX hd is bad at all, just it’s not the ideal either. Ldac seems to be the way to go.
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