Apple lossless official announcement

[Raindog123]

On a related note, will a Lightning to USB A, then USB A to USB B adapter work for a Topping D50s?

This should work too…

 

[dulljadedcat]

Apple exec personally can’t hear the difference in lossless audio but Apple Music supports it for the “small set of customers” who want it

https://9to5mac.com/2021/06/08/eddy...addresses-lossless-audio-debate-in-interview/

 

[leonidas]

Apple exec personally can’t hear the difference in lossless audio but Apple Music supports it for the “small set of customers” who want it

https://9to5mac.com/2021/06/08/eddy...addresses-lossless-audio-debate-in-interview/

I can’t tell the difference, either but it’s a good feeling knowing to listen to the best possible version. Psychoacoustics for the win!!

 

[whyfi]

I don't really watch this guy, but youtube keeps recommending his videos based on my interests...

"We need to talk about APPLE MUSIC & hi-res audio"
Posted 3 hours ago, by Darko:

I am a Tidal/Windows/Android user and was following this thread to see if I should make the switch to Apple for hi-fi. Oh boy. Think I'll stay put.

 

[Zensō]

I don't really watch this guy, but youtube keeps recommending his videos based on my interests...

"We need to talk about APPLE MUSIC & hi-res audio"
Posted 3 hours ago, by Darko:

He overlooked the obvious answer. Buy a 6th-8th generation iPad, delete all unnecessary apps, turn off all notifications, plug it into your USB DAC of choice via the CCK, and you have a very nice dedicated streamer with a beautiful touch screen, hi-res capabilities, and auto sample rate switching.

 

[DimitryZ]

He overlooked the obvious answer. Buy a 6th-8th generation iPad, delete all unnecessary apps, turn off all notifications, plug it into your USB DAC of choice via the CCK, and you have a very nice dedicated streamer with a beautiful touch screen, hi-res capabilities, and auto sample rate switching.

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That's what I do, except I can send it to 5 DACs. Is there an easy way to control an iPad remotely with another iPad or an older IPhone?

 

[abdo123]

Guys you need to try Blinding light by the weekend in Dolby Atmos, it’s almost like a completely different song. Even on headphones the imaging is amazing!

 

[BinkieHuckerback]

Just need some decent songs to try

 

[dkinric]

He overlooked the obvious answer. Buy a 6th-8th generation iPad, delete all unnecessary apps, turn off all notifications, plug it into your USB DAC of choice via the CCK, and you have a very nice dedicated streamer with a beautiful touch screen, hi-res capabilities, and auto sample rate switching.

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This is a fine desktop solution, however I hate that I have to run a cable from my couch to the DAC in my living room to use lossless and hi rez Apple Music. I may go with Spotify lossless just for this reason to use Spotify Connect.

 

[cochlea]

This should work too…

Perfect! I can permanently setup my old iPad to stream hi-res and keep it charged at the same time. Thanks!

 

[Raindog123]

Is there an easy way to control an iPad remotely with another iPad or an older IPhone?

This is a fine desktop solution, however I hate that I have to run a cable from my couch to the DAC in my living room to use lossless and hi rez Apple Music. I may go with Spotify lossless just for this reason to use Spotify Connect

https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...-member-to-start-streaming.23495/#post-789869

(Though might not be exactly what you’re looking for…)

 

[abdo123]

I can’t believe they made sweet child O’ mine in Dolby Atmos.

 

[Zensō]

This is a fine desktop solution, however I hate that I have to run a cable from my couch to the DAC in my living room to use lossless and hi rez Apple Music. I may go with Spotify lossless just for this reason to use Spotify Connect.

Assuming your DAC is Airplay enabled, you can send lossless over Airplay up to 24/48. If not, you can add an RPi4 running Ropieee XL as an Airplay receiver for your DAC. Above that, yes you’ll need a cable. Spotify Connect is certainly simpler, and would be my choice if I wasn’t already getting Apple Music as part of a family plan we’re subscribed to.

 

[abdo123]

Okay here my first impression of the Dolby Atmos. (Over Airplay to my stereo speakers)

There is no mono center, or ‘phantom center’, the sound is just ‘there’ floating infront of you.

The mono bass elements just envelope you, bass is dramatically different it will get sometime getting used to it. It’s like standing infront of a giant horn speaker.

there is a 3rd dimension to the sound, you can feel which instruments are supposed to be ‘in the back’ instead of just left, right and center.

there is a major sense of envelopment, sound is just different and more natural, you need to get used to it before you learn to enjoy it.

Edit: i really recommend listening to soundtracks first to ease on it.

 

[BinkieHuckerback]

Okay here my first impression of the Dolby Atmos. (Over Airplay to my stereo speakers)

There is no mono center, or ‘phantom center’, the sound is just ‘there’ floating infront of you.

The mono bass elements just envelope you, bass is dramatically different it will get sometime getting used to it. It’s like standing infront of a giant horn speaker.

there is a 3rd dimension to the sound, you can feel which instruments are supposed to be ‘in the back’ instead of just left, right and center.

there is a major sense of envelopment, sound is just different and more natural, you need to get used to it before you learn to enjoy it.

I'll have a pint of what you're on...

 

[abdo123]

I'll have a pint of what you're on...

Single malt whiskey.

 

[Blaspheme]

I can’t believe they made sweet child O’ mine in Dolby Atmos.

Ahh, no prompt, you have to go in to settings and turn it on. That track's a bit raucous for 6 am so let's try Lana. Good, Norman Fucking Rockwell is flagged master and lossless. I download to be sure. Get Info. It's lossless, and the file size is satisfyingly hefty. Press play. Immediately the sense of just-so timing and clarity washes over me. I hear detail I've never heard before. When Lana turns away from the mic to take a quick puff, her timbre shifts, I hear the inhale suck past me. Then the exhale. Languorous, delicious. I thought she gave that up. The tobacco catches my throat. It's hard to suppress the coughing. Leaning forward, I clutch my chest. My wife calls from the other room "you ok babe? by the way that sounds—" wait, I don't have a wife.

 

[hmscott]

Okay here my first impression of the Dolby Atmos. (Over Airplay to my stereo speakers)

There is no mono center, or ‘phantom center’, the sound is just ‘there’ floating infront of you.

The mono bass elements just envelope you, bass is dramatically different it will get sometime getting used to it. It’s like standing infront of a giant horn speaker.

there is a 3rd dimension to the sound, you can feel which instruments are supposed to be ‘in the back’ instead of just left, right and center.

there is a major sense of envelopment, sound is just different and more natural, you need to get used to it before you learn to enjoy it.

Edit: i really recommend listening to soundtracks first to ease on it.

I'll have a pint of what you're on...

Apparently there are already Apple devices that support Dolby ATMOS playback - perhaps with an iOS update...

How to hear spatial audio and lossless audio in Apple Music – Apple Support - YouTube

Apple Lossless and Dolby Atmos is on my iPhone and iPad

 

[BinkieHuckerback]

Ahh, no prompt, you have to go in to settings and turn it on. That track's a bit raucous for 6 am so let's try Lana. Good, Norman Fucking Rockwell is flagged master and lossless. I download to be sure. Get Info. It's lossless, and the file size is satisfyingly hefty. Press play. Immediately the sense of just-so timing and clarity washes over me. I hear detail I've never heard before. When Lana turns away form the mic to take a quick puff, her timbre shifts, I hear the inhale suck past me. Then the exhale. I thought she gave that up. The tobacco catches my throat. It's hard to suppress the coughing. Leaning forward, I clutch my chest. My wife calls from the other room "you ok babe? by the way that sounds—" wait, I don't have a wife.

You're drinking single malt at six in the morning?!

 

[Blaspheme]

You're drinking single malt at six in the morning?!

It killed that cough, thank god.