I'm Tidal hi-fi user and now testing Amazon music unlimited (same price).Well...I suppose I could pay for one streaming service...
Thanks for the link!
So, not to sidetrack the thread, which streaming service do I "go for" IF I decide that "lossy AAC" isn't good enough for me? 41.1/16 to 48/23 but the latter being "natural" not downsampled...who has the "most" of that?
I honestly couldn’t comment whether the other major streaming services upsample CD quality recordings to 24/96 and higher, nor whether they downsample 24/96 etc down to CD quality if that’s what you will limit your listening too. I can only suggest you take a free trial of Amazon Music, Tidal, Qobuz and Deezer and let your ears decideWell...I suppose I could pay for one streaming service...
Thanks for the link!
So, not to sidetrack the thread, which streaming service do I "go for" IF I decide that "lossy AAC" isn't good enough for me? 41.1/16 to 48/24 but the latter being "natural" not downsampled...who has the "most" of that?
Thanks.No, it’s an airplay receiver, not transmitter.
Thanks. It turns out that this model Yamaha will stream most of those services, but not Qobuz, which is what I have. Later models do include it. Oh well, looks like another WiiM for that room. Thanks again.Depending upon what you are trying to stream, you might be able to do it directly from within the Yamaha AVR or the Yamaha MusicCast app. My Yamaha AVR has Spotify, Pandora, Internet radio and a DLNA built into it. I think the Tidal App connect feature supports the Yamaha AVR as an endpoint.
I use the Yamaha AVR app to control streaming.
None of what I wrote applies if you have an entry level Yamaha AVR that does not have network connectivity.
I have built a couple of remotes for my WiiMs. Use them almost exclusively for play/pause. Much more convenient that opening an app on the phone.About the remote, if use fixed volume, then only voice commands are the rationale for the remote?
Or use variable volume and Wiim DAC as preamp to justify the remote?
If you use fixed volume, then the volume buttons on the remote are superfluous, but every other function on there can still be used.About the remote, if use fixed volume, then only voice commands are the rationale for the remote?
Or use variable volume and Wiim DAC as preamp to justify the remote?
No need to justify the remote, if you're happy to use your phone/tablet, then just stick with that.About the remote, if use fixed volume, then only voice commands are the rationale for the remote?
Or use variable volume and Wiim DAC as preamp to justify the remote?
You sure?, see hereThanks. It turns out that this model Yamaha will stream most of those services, but not Qobuz, which is what I have. Later models do include it. Oh well, looks like another WiiM for that room. Thanks again.
Import duty (unless zero rated like in UK) and VAT and you'll have no local warranty. Shipping from overseas to UK also includes costs for the shipper dealing with customs (typically around £10. I'd assume there is something similar in DE.Availability of the unit seems to be a problem for us Europeans. Is there anything to consider when ordering from amazon.com to Germany?
Doesn't amazon.com have global shipping to many countries, which includes VAT and import duties?Import duty (unless zero rated like in UK) and VAT and you'll have no local warranty. Shipping from overseas to UK also includes costs for the shipper dealing with customs (typically around £10. I'd assume there is something similar in DE.
Not if you buy from the US amazon.com, then you are shipping from the US store at US prices with (only) us taxes included.Doesn't amazon.com have global shipping by default, which includes VAT and import duties?
Everything was included in the price indeed when importing to EU from amazon.com.Doesn't amazon.com have global shipping by default, which includes VAT and import duties?
Sold by Wiim. Not sure about warranty outside the Amazon specific country. Also shipping return.Availability of the unit seems to be a problem for us Europeans. Is there anything to consider when ordering from amazon.com to Germany?
It's not true. VAT rate is calculated according to the rules of the destination country.Not if you buy from the US amazon.com, then you are shipping from the US store at US prices with (only) us taxes included.
Only if you buy from the local Amazon.co.uk, or Amazon.de