Network Audio Streamers

Love the fact that this device can function as a full preamp or just an audio device with a line-out. Yamaha’s MusicCast app gives you great control over the receiver and your music sources, and you can seamlessly connect to other MusicCast devices. It’s pretty cool that you can use your own photos to identify each room that contains a connected device. It took me a while to realize that I wanted a component network music player. I love filling in the gaps and finding new music on TIDAL and Qobuz.

Internet Radio, Live TransmissionJust like traditional radio, only it arrives via the internet rather than the airwaves. You can listen to your favourite broadcast stations, specialist internet-only channels (including Soho Radio and NTS), plus many more from around the globe – all for free. Who knows what discoveries you’ll make on that specialist station from Tasmania? Synchronous Add to this, a synchronous 1.5MHz high-speed power supply controller for even great noise reduction and even less distortion. Intelligent Ethernet The device uses a high-performance Ethernet switch with a low-power integrated 5-Port Giga-PHY. Our ‘exclusive modes’ give you individual settings dedicated to specific modes of operation to deliver the purest possible performance.

Simply plug this device into a spare https://www.rakoit.com/wireless-audio-preamplifier/ input on your audio amp and enjoy wireless streaming of music from your phone, network drive, PC, Laptop or Internet Radio stations. At Addicted To Audio we carry network audio streamers from the world’s best-known audio brands, including Sonos and Yamaha. But we also carry an exciting range of first-class streamers from some of the finest specialist brands in the world, such as MOON by Simaudio, Naim Audio, Aurender, Matrix Audio, Peachtree Audio and more.

It's as feature-packed as any of its pricier alternatives, with AirPlay 2, Google Chromecast, Tidal Connect, Spotify Connect and both wi-fi and ethernet connections available. The WiiM control app is its crowning glory – set up is swift and fuss-free, everything is logically laid out, and its user-friendliness will win many over. Through the app, you get access to all other streaming apps and music stored on the same network.

That’s pretty cool — to be able stream vinyl via your home network. There’s also an RCA subwoofer out and a 3.5 stereo headphone output. You can connect to other Bluesound devices wirelessly, or via hardwire. Bluesound is the brand of choice for many critical listeners looking for multi-room streaming. The app is easy to navigate and gives you flexible control when you’re working with connected rooms. You can also use your streamer's app to play music stored on your local hard drives.

All digital audio has to go through a digital-to-analog converter (DAC) to produce sound. Streamers that don't have an analog output require an outboard DAC. But even for the ones that do, the most common way to control them is via app on your smartphone, tablet, or other device. Some even have voice control but require a Google or Alexa enabled device.