[Sebastien Chiu]

I understand that IOS devices currently use AAC over Airplay 2, not ALAC, even if the source was originally ALAC (or other lossless format). I’m sure you will do the due diligence, but be careful that ZS doesn’t disenfranchise those of us who are happy with Airplay 1 sending 16/44.1 to ZS from Apple Music source on iPhone or iPad.

It will support both Airplay 1 and 2.

 

[555748]

It will support both Airplay 1 and 2.

How will it be selected ? By a setting on the ZS, or are you expecting Apple to put a ‘transmit using Airplay 1 or 2’ option in their OS?

For info this graphic might explain :-

 

[ardbeg1975]

Not brave enough to try this on my new Mac

Perhaps later on another of my machines...

Cheers!!

Just an fyi. Newer MacOSs have additional security signing failsafes regarding kernel extensions (kexts). This app, similar to sone older VPN software, apparently uses the older kernel extensions method supported by older OSs. There is some additional theoretical security / root kit exposure to enabling the older method in newer OS versions but it is not otherwise destabilizing and can be reversed.

 

[rlw6534]

Just an fyi. Newer MacOSs have additional security signing failsafes regarding kernel extensions (kexts). This app, similar to sone older VPN software, apparently uses the older kernel extensions method supported by older OSs. There is some additional theoretical security / root kit exposure to enabling the older method in newer OS versions but it is not otherwise destabilizing and can be reversed.

If you are using SoundSource (which I am), you already have ACE installed.

 

[Mr BubbaHyde]

Just an fyi. Newer MacOSs have additional security signing failsafes regarding kernel extensions (kexts). This app, similar to sone older VPN software, apparently uses the older kernel extensions method supported by older OSs. There is some additional theoretical security / root kit exposure to enabling the older method in newer OS versions but it is not otherwise destabilizing and can be reversed.

Yes you are correct, it's just I was on my brand new mini, I'm used too seeing these messages, just the preferences one and for known programs I have no issue.

But I have never heard of this and have never had to restart to complete. So I was just jittery

Cheers!!

 

[mikedemunck]

Out of curiosity, what do you mean by glitchy? What experiences have you had with it?

Chromecasting high samplerates causes dropouts all over the place. This happens only with streaming over Chromecast to my Atom. Streaming Qobuz with the built in Qobuz solution on the Naim Atom or using Roon work flawless. It’s not a network problem, it’s Chromecast built-in. I gave up on it, Roon all the way for me, always rock solid.

 

[germe]

Chromecasting high samplerates causes dropouts all over the place. This happens only with streaming over Chromecast to my Atom. Streaming Qobuz with the built in Qobuz solution on the Naim Atom or using Roon work flawless. It’s not a network problem, it’s Chromecast built-in. I gave up on it, Roon all the way for me, always rock solid.

Connections to Chromecast are also extremely slow, it is definitely the worst solution for hi-res streaming.

 

[mikedemunck]

Connections to Chromecast are also extremely slow, it is definitely the worst solution for hi-res streaming.

It certainly is. So that’s why I don’t think people should wait for Chromecast support to stream high res Amazon HD or Qobuz, you will be disappointed and it won’t be Ifi’s fault in this case.

 

[smartplug]

It certainly is. So that’s why I don’t think people should wait for Chromecast support to stream high res Amazon HD or Qobuz, you will be disappointed and it won’t be Ifi’s fault in this case.

It could have been better experience if amazon and qoboz have their own connect instead of relying on chromecast and airplay.

 

[mikedemunck]

It could have been better experience if amazon and qoboz have their own connect instead of relying on chromecast and airplay.

Qobuz will have a connect feature in the future, it is on the roadmap, but they stated it will be some time before the feature is ready.

Edit: here is the quote from a Qobuz employee: https://audiophilestyle.com/forums/...ture-requests/?do=findComment&comment=1165140

 

[smartplug]

Chromecasting high samplerates causes dropouts all over the place. This happens only with streaming over Chromecast to my Atom. Streaming Qobuz with the built in Qobuz solution on the Naim Atom or using Roon work flawless. It’s not a network problem, it’s Chromecast built-in. I gave up on it, Roon all the way for me, always rock solid.

Not everyone one want to pay another subscription on top of your music services. For example, bluesound node, it’s a complete on both hardware and software and work outside the box with all streaming services.

 

[smartplug]

Qobuz will have a connect feature in the future, it is on the roadmap, but they stated it will be some time before the feature is ready.

Future? Like 10 years from now. There’s lots of competition out there or will fall off the game.

 

[mikedemunck]

Future? Like 10 years from now. There’s lots of competition out there or will fall off the game.

Actually Qobuz is quite different in that it doesn’t focus that much on popular music. They carved out quite the niche for themselves. I personally love it, I had tidal for while a couple of years ago and hated their recommendations and the focus on hiphop/pop/etc music.

I don’t have a need for a connect feature (Roon and it is built into my Atom), but would surely welcome it. We’ll see how long it will take them to implement.

 

[Sphere 57]

It would be Chromecast, but we don't have it....

You can Chromecast Amazon Music, but it is not HD. Amazon limits Chromecast to SD, and it sounds rubbish.

Qobuz sounds good via Chromecast though, if you don't mind gaps.

 

[antastik]

You can Chromecast Amazon Music, but it is not HD. Amazon limits Chromecast to SD, and it sounds rubbish.

Qobuz sounds good via Chromecast though, if you don't mind gaps.

That's exactly right. In my other house Chromecast is a valid streaming solution that I very much miss here in my main home