PC to hifi connection

[RobR]

Both PC don't have optical output. So to do optical connection from PC 'B' to the DAC, what do I need? USB to Optical adapter? Would this affect the audio quality?

 

[Berwhale]

Are you able to install software on your work PC? If so, then I think you can install Tidal and Spotify and use the 'connect' feature of both clients to control the corresponding client on PC A.

You'll also need to check if your work PC can still access your local network if you use a VPN to access work ('split tunnelling' is often blocked for corporate connections.

I was in a similar situation during lockdown and simply used the Spotify client on my phone or Android tablet to control Spotify on my home PC.

 

[digitalfrost]

Since it's all digital there should be no quality loss. One of the cheapest options is a Behringer U-Control UCA202. If you want sample-rates higher than 48khz, Topping D10s is also an option, but it starts to get expensive there for a simple digital out. On the high-end, RME Digiface.

 

[Zek]

Both PC don't have optical output.

If there is an SPDIF connector on the main motherboard, you can add something like this to the PC ...

spdif bracket - Google Search

 

[RobR]

Are you able to install software on your work PC? If so, then I think you can install Tidal and Spotify and use the 'connect' feature of both clients to control the corresponding client on PC A.

You'll also need to check if your work PC can still access your local network if you use a VPN to access work ('split tunnelling' is often blocked for corporate connections.

I was in a similar situation during lockdown and simply used the Spotify client on my phone or Android tablet to control Spotify on my home PC.

Thanks. I tried and it works great for me! I've never noticed they have this feature before. Spotify works fine in my situation. Tidal, apparently can only cast/connect to certain devices, and Windows-10-PC is not one of them.

(For those interested, here's the list of devices that currently works with Tidal Connect https://tidal.com/supported-devices?filter=tidal-connect)

 

[RobR]

To cast Tidal Connect from PC 'B' to PC 'A', would Wiim Mini be a good option? Can Windows PC and Android devices use Wiim Mini?

Would it be like this:
PC 'B' plays Tidal. Then use Tidal 'connect' feature to cast to Wiim Mini via wifi. Then Wiim Mini sends to the DAC via optical cable. This will be a lossless connection from PC 'B' to the DAC right?

 

[Berwhale]

You would plug the Wiim Mini into one of the optical inputs on the D 1050. You could then cast Tidal from either PC to the Wiim Mini/D 1050 combo.

 

[RobR]

You would plug the Wiim Mini into one of the optical inputs on the D 1050. You could then cast Tidal from either PC to the Wiim Mini/D 1050 comb

When using & casting Tidal from either PC, will I be using Tidal interface or Wiim Mini user interface? (this is regarding using Tidal full features: mixes, playlist etc)

 

[Berwhale]

WiiM website says that the Tidal app is the remote...

Overview - WiiM Mini - WiiM

wiimhome.com

 

[RobR]

WiiM website says that the Tidal app is the remote...

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Overview - WiiM Mini - WiiM

wiimhome.com

Great. Thanks

 

[kbex]

Just buy a Wiim Mini and use 'Tidal connect' from any device that you want.