Allo Boss2 review: superb budget audio streamer (video)

[pbc]

This looks interesting...I'm still a bit confused with how it is a streamer. I was looking at something like the Node 2i, then at one point, the PW-Link. Have an SMSL AO200 on order for amp duties, and a sealed SVS SB13 Ultra sub along with a couple of passive speakers (TBD).

Just wanted a basic, nice sounding, 2.1 audio system in my home office that doesn't need a PC to run, ideally I could use my phone with an app to stream from Amazon Music, possibly Tidal if I subscribe.

I currently have whole home audio via Sonos, so was also wondering if Sonos would work with something like this... https://snapcraft.io/install/sonos-controller-unofficial/raspbian

 

[NiagaraPete]

This looks interesting...I'm still a bit confused with how it is a streamer. I was looking at something like the Node 2i, then at one point, the PW-Link. Have an SMSL AO200 on order for amp duties, and a sealed SVS SB13 Ultra sub along with a couple of passive speakers (TBD).

Just wanted a basic, nice sounding, 2.1 audio system in my home office that doesn't need a PC to run, ideally I could use my phone with an app to stream from Amazon Music, possibly Tidal if I subscribe.

I currently have whole home audio via Sonos, so was also wondering if Sonos would work with something like this... https://snapcraft.io/install/sonos-controller-unofficial/raspbian

It plugs into your network. You can connect via phone / tablet etc. It works really well.

 

[NiagaraPete]

This looks interesting...I'm still a bit confused with how it is a streamer. I was looking at something like the Node 2i, then at one point, the PW-Link. Have an SMSL AO200 on order for amp duties, and a sealed SVS SB13 Ultra sub along with a couple of passive speakers (TBD).

Just wanted a basic, nice sounding, 2.1 audio system in my home office that doesn't need a PC to run, ideally I could use my phone with an app to stream from Amazon Music, possibly Tidal if I subscribe.

I currently have whole home audio via Sonos, so was also wondering if Sonos would work with something like this... https://snapcraft.io/install/sonos-controller-unofficial/raspbian

Here's the manual.

BOSS2-Manual.pdf

www.amazon.com

 

[pbc]

Here's the manual.

BOSS2-Manual.pdf

www.amazon.com

Thanks read that, guess what I'm wondering is can one get an "app-like" experience via their phone to control it. Like the Sonos App, BlueSound app, DTS Play Fi app, etc. Or is it simply a bluetooth connection to the phone?

 

[NiagaraPete]

Thanks read that, guess what I'm wondering is can one get an "app-like" experience via their phone to control it. Like the Sonos App, BlueSound app, DTS Play Fi app, etc. Or is it simply a bluetooth connection to the phone?

What kind of phone? iPhone connects via AirPlay2 and Apple Music is the app. Amazon Music, Tital should all be the same but with different connection.

 

[Fahzz]

This looks interesting...I'm still a bit confused with how it is a streamer. I was looking at something like the Node 2i, then at one point, the PW-Link. Have an SMSL AO200 on order for amp duties, and a sealed SVS SB13 Ultra sub along with a couple of passive speakers (TBD).

Just wanted a basic, nice sounding, 2.1 audio system in my home office that doesn't need a PC to run, ideally I could use my phone with an app to stream from Amazon Music, possibly Tidal if I subscribe.

I currently have whole home audio via Sonos, so was also wondering if Sonos would work with something like this... https://snapcraft.io/install/sonos-controller-unofficial/raspbian

Keep in mind the Boss 2 Player is very hard to find these days.

 

[Gumbo]

I’ve had one of these boxes for couple years now. No issues with it. It’s plugged into an old nad 320bee. My question is what do you think id need to upgrade to get a noticeable improvement. Like a blue sound, ? Have Dacs moved on a lot in last few years. Or better to get a new amp? Thanks