HI-FI Spotify & Apple Music STREAMING for BEGINNERS (1/2)

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📳 Hi-Fi Spotify & Apple Music for BEGINNERS ⬅️ Part 2
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0:00 Intro
3:06 MacBook Air (Spotify Connect)
6:47 Raspberry Pi (Spotify Connect / Apple Music + AirPlay)
11:43 Xiaomi Mi Box S (Spotify Connect / Apple Music + Chromecast)
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@duke86fan 2 жыл бұрын

"hifi Spotify" If only Spotify hi-fi finally would come out

@bradhughes510 2 жыл бұрын

Spotify here in Australia has "very high" on the premium accounts which is 320kbps, was only released recently

@ZsoltSipos 2 жыл бұрын

yeah, I'm waiting for that too :)

@ismailabi5988 2 жыл бұрын

i am just baited for Spotify HiFi

@pierhylke 2 жыл бұрын

You can also stream with your Apple device via Airport Express.

@D1N02 2 жыл бұрын

I jumped to Deezer

@griffith4830 2 жыл бұрын

What a breath of fresh air . Basic advice with great perspective. KZfaqr audio content is so often absurdly complex and niche. This is Gold John

@leeharveydarke 2 жыл бұрын

First rule of Darko Club - never close the tab until you hear the eye pops.

@xpost92 2 жыл бұрын

Haha love it

@harryn5891 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the video, please do keep doing the beginner friendly content alongside your reviews etc. The beginner stuff is what encouraged me to put together my first hi-fi system, so thank you!

@harrydavidson5014 2 жыл бұрын

I was really confused about streaming music as I grew up with vinyl, cassettes and then cd's. My solution a couple of years ago was to buy a Yamaha rn803d. This allows me to stream music from a bunch of providers and the amp has around 23 inputs in it. I can still listen to all my vinyl, cassettes and cd's but it has helped educate me on the streaming front and has been fantastic to use. I have also been able to listen to lots of new music that I wouldn't have otherwise heard. I also think that this route was probably the simplest way to go. My previous hi fi had a valve pre, a power, a phono, record deck with separate power supply etc etc. This newer set up has 4 items...turntable/cd/cassette and amp. Always enjoy your videos. Thanks 👍

@martinsVcm 2 жыл бұрын

I'll never understand why Google stopped producing Chromecast Audio. I have one connected to my speakers and is perfect for this. Small, easy to install. Thanks for the video, great as always!

@jimfarrell4635 2 жыл бұрын

I agree. Such a simple, easy to use device which sounds great for the price. I still have a couple in my house acting as Roon endpoints, one connected to a Morel powered speaker and one to my Denon AV receiver because it sounds better than using the receiver itself as an endpoint.

@Chapterrifik 2 жыл бұрын

Chromecast Audio is a magic little puk. I tried Apple Music with my android phone and it actually works with the Chromecast Audio

@ae4bp 2 жыл бұрын

I ended up replacing my Chromecasts with Amazon Echos that are connect to my various amplifiers. I have been very please with the results and, obviously, the convenience is great. Spotify Connect, Amazon, anything you tell her to play!

@TheRjee 2 жыл бұрын

Plus it had optical output

@betelgeuse68 2 жыл бұрын

Probably because not enough Google Chromecast Audio devices were being sold. I have one connected to a Sonos setup. I have two Sonos 5s and a Sonos sub in a spare bedroom. Each Sonos 5 has a stereo input jack. On the left Sonos 5 I have a stereo jack coming in from a 4K television. The left Sonos will then pull out the "right channel" from this stereo input and that over to the Sonos 5 acting as the right channel. But on the right Sonos 5 I have a Chromecast Audio plugged in. Like the latter, the left channel is pulled from this input (Chromecast Audio) and sent to the left Sonos. The reason I have the Chromecast Audio is because it allows me to send audio from an Android device to the Sonos system. Specifically something NOT involving Spotify et al. I can pull up Google Home and then choose to "mirror audio." So anything landing on the Android device is sent to the Chromecast Audio. Any audio from any app landing on the Android device is sent over to the Sonos (a la Airplay situation for an iPhone user). Some might say, "Why not use the TV?" Well because I bring up www.SomaFM.com on Google Chrome on the Android device and pick a music stream. No other way to get those streams to the Sonos unless I use an iPhone with Airplay to the Sonos. Without Chromecast Audio, there's simply no way to get those music streams (from SomaFM.com) to the Sonos from an Android device. Spotify Connect has no context in the latter. Years ago SomaFM did have an Android app but they abandoned it ages ago and strangely it never supported Chromecast while for a time the SomaFM app on iOS did(!!!). Now there is the option of attaching a conventional Chromecast Video device to the TV and mirroring to that, but now the TV has to be on. Might be OK in some situations but can also spoil the mood if you want to listen to music in the dark and chill (a situation I find myself often with that particular room in the summer). With some TVs you can turn the video panel off (but the TV is still ON) which is great for music listening. All Sony TVs allow this. However that's not the case with the Hisense U8G in the room with the Sonos system. When I bought the Chromecast Audio from BEST BUY a couple of years ago (or whenever they stopped selling it) it was literally the last one they had on the shelves. In fact as I went to pay for it, the cashier asked me if I really wanted the Chromecast Audio - "Perhaps he really wants the Chromecast video device?" was his thinking. "Nope, this is what I want" I told him.

@JeffJacquesmd 2 жыл бұрын

Great video John. One of the things I love about the audio community is our desire to help people on their own individual audio journey. This video is critical to helping neophytes improve their experience and enjoyment of music.

@sesomediagroup 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video. One comment about the term “streaming”: when I first started putting my system together at the beginning of the COVID pandemic, I had a really hard time distinguishing music service streaming (i.e.Tidal/Qobuz/Spotify) from ripped CD file streaming from a domestic music server. Eventually, I realized that when most people discuss “streaming,” it is in the way John discusses in this video: from a commercial service over the interwebs. If, however, you enter the audiophile world by ripping a large CD collection (via an Innuos product) into files that you can play across your home, one also can consider that to be streaming.. It’s just a different use case and application than what John discusses here.

@jwbrook 2 жыл бұрын

Love using my raspberry pi with Volumio as a streamer. Thank you for that encouragement in your other videos! AND, one of my favorite features of Spotify Connect is that you can use any device with Spotify installed as the “remote“. So, I can start playing a track on my phone, walk into the next room and continue managing my listening session from my iPad, or turn on my computer and do the same. To me, that is just about the epitome of convenience, which really, is what streaming is mostly about. Your “back to the basics“ videos are very helpful, John. Much appreciated!

@jacksonianc 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to see a very empathetic approach to getting into high-end audio-just discovered your channel and I'm loving it.

@garthmckeil9539 2 жыл бұрын

A few years back I let go of my "audiophile" aspirations and parted with my Denon/paradigm based system. I needed a smaller simpler system that fit with a simpler lifestyle. At this point I am running an Nvidia Shield box for TV and Music and feeding the optical to a set of Klipsch "The Fives". Not a perfect system but an adequate & simple system that the whole family can understand and operate.

@earlfenwick 2 жыл бұрын

I got the same setup more or less. It was a good choice. Have you done the latest firmware update on the fives? I've been lazy 😂.

@garthmckeil9539 2 жыл бұрын

@@earlfenwick thanks for the heads up. Didn't realize that there was a 5.8.0 update. Haven't done it yet but will shortly.

@xyzDonaldxyz 2 жыл бұрын

Your channel is so very enjoyable, John. Keep up the great work.

@Akstergrind 2 жыл бұрын

I'm very new to the world of streaming, so "beginner" videos like this are incredibly useful learning tools for me. I'm discovering so much about hi-fi generally from your content, so thanks very much and keep 'em coming!

@scottscottsdale7868 2 жыл бұрын

If you have an Apple TV and some kind of home theater system, you can stream Apple Music. There is an app on Apple TV to allow for the music streaming. You don’t have to have a home theater the music will just come out of the TV speakers. It is a great way to access a whole world of music.

@adamyelle4901 2 жыл бұрын

This is why I love Spotify so much. I like the way that you can control it from your phone, but your streamer is pulling it direct from the source. It also works across so many different devices.

@atulnsingh 2 жыл бұрын

It is simple to be complicated, but complicated to “be simple”! And you do it every time, with so much ease. Keep it up John 👍

@Dave_Rice 2 жыл бұрын

I've been using Raspberry Pis for years, but thank you for making this video. The technical details can be very hard to sort through especially for beginners. It's a great service for people just dipping their toes into the world of streaming. One comment I would add is just how much of a bargain the Raspberry Pi is. The Pi itself starts around $35 in the US. You do have to take into account the cost of the USB cable (unless you are like me and have a ton of those things lying around), the AC adapter, the SD card, and a case. All in, you are still in for WAY less than $100. What else in hi-fi costs so little? And, say you pick one up and streaming music just isn't your thing? There are literally thousands of things people use these little computers for. From learning how to write code, to building robots, to making a sweet home theater PC. Make the jump! Embrace your inner geek! So much fun for so little money.

@mikeman715 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! I was curious as to how much RAM is needed to use the Pi as a streamer?

@anthonyreeckman96 2 жыл бұрын

I’m very new to this as well,I friend pointed me towards your “Wowsers Bluesound Powernode “ review. After watching I was convinced this would work well for me as I’m starting from scratch. I now had the Powernode and a Tidal subscription and a pair of B&W CDM1 speakers my brother in law gave me.It’s really wonderful and I haven’t turned the TV on since acquiring it. The Kef KC62 sub is next on the shopping list.Really enjoy your content and I’m educating myself watching lots of your videos,many thanks.

@DarkoAudio 2 жыл бұрын

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@car-caraddictrundown384 2 жыл бұрын

Hi John, thank you so much for this video. It was absolutely what I needed as I am exactely that beginner you are addressing to. This helps a lot and I am already excited to watch the second part.

@gregmarini2651 2 жыл бұрын

John, So grateful for your beginners videos. I’m a long time audiophile trying to make sense of all this digital streaming nightmare. I have a very high end 2 channel system that I’m hoping to transition from an expensive vinyl front end to a high end streaming system and will spend many thousands of dollars, I’m estimating $10K-$15K, but I want to have a firm grasp on the software and hardware before making the purchase. Without these videos I’d be lost and probably just stay with my AQ Dragonfly DAC streaming directly from my laptop or phone. Keep up the good work, us old timers appreciate the clarity you provide! Greg

@woodshop-audio 2 жыл бұрын

I love it when you do these "how to" videos. I'm not a beginner but found this really interesting and it gave me some ideas that I had not thought about before. Keep doing these!

@Pirxel 2 жыл бұрын

oh yeah same here!

@skimmerish 2 жыл бұрын

Yep

@babaker48 2 жыл бұрын

You started me down this rabbit hole in June with your first Apple Music video. My starting system is a good pair of wired headphones and a DAC/Amp and my phone next to my couch. You also said you would rather spend $3000 on headphones than speakers 😊. Thanks. Great video as always.

@Tre7we88 2 жыл бұрын

John, Perfect timing. Whilst I am techy, I’ve just entered the streaming arena so this was a great cat sat on the mat start. Thanks

@vincentrenaud7249 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, very well done! I’m familiar with most of the technologies you’ve discussed, nonetheless this was very informative! 👍

@cosmicfantastic 2 жыл бұрын

im fairly advanced in the audio journey, but i admire the empathy you always insist upon for _all_ the viewers. kudos.

@kirkdawson 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic as usual John. Love your work!

@patrickmcguigan5939 2 жыл бұрын

I love the inclusive approach to hifi in these videos. It's a hobby that has far too much gate keeping. I'd been looking for a streamer for a while and after watching the videos about the Allo Digi One I jumped in and paired it with Schiit Modi. A great combo! Now just the waiting game for Spotify Hifi! 🤣

@jakepriestley91 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the guidance John. I’m in the process of setting up my first system and this video was a great help.

@petervogt8309 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos, learnt more in 1 hr than fricking around in forums. So practical and accessible. Bravo!

@cbayardelle Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you explained streaming using a laptop, I bought an amp that has a digital input, & was told to hook up my pc to listen to music. I’ve have Spotify on my iPad. I’ve been using a meridian 203 dac & Cambridge audio cd2 player for years. I’m purchasing a Wimm pro to stream to my new system. I now understand that I needed to have Spotify on my laptop to use my new amp’s dak. My laptop is very old, & I’ve been using iPads since their inception. For the first time I’m listening to bookshelf speakers, after using different magnepans models since the 80’s. I can’t thank you enough

@MrTimwinkle 9 ай бұрын

This is a great introduction to the world of streaming audio and the issues to consider.

@spunkthecombo 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! I've been listening to my headphone out on my computer to powered speakers for years. I'm finally ready to venture out and get a USB DAC to listen through. Your explanation has prompted me to make the leap. I dig your channel. Steady On!

@michaelmettler5831 2 жыл бұрын

Well explained as usual ! Keep up the great work John 👍🏻

@Salfordshire Жыл бұрын

Great series of videos packed with knowledge and no BS and entertaining as always. Thank you John, peace and love from Manchester.

@my2cents198 2 жыл бұрын

Id like to say thank you for your time and knowledge... you are really helping alot of people, without making them feel like knobs...your tone and pace is perfect. Thanks again...love your channel.👏🙌

@przemekprzemkowy3811 2 жыл бұрын

When I saw the title, I thought that somewhere in the video there will be an announcrment that Spotify finally got FLAC quality... Looks that we need to wait a little bit more for it. Cheers, Przemek

@FeathersMcGraw_ 2 жыл бұрын

Spotify will likely never have FLAC quality but they have announced that they will support CD quality later this year.

@przemekprzemkowy3811 2 жыл бұрын

@@FeathersMcGraw_ Hmm... I thought that CD quality means FLAC format like in case of e.g. Deezer. What codec will be used by Spotify to encode CD quality?

@zugo-tg7125 2 жыл бұрын

@@FeathersMcGraw_ FLAC is not a “quality standard”. It’s just a lossless audio codec, and there’s _many_ of those. You have to be more specific as to whether it’s 16 or 24-bit along with the sample rate being one of 44.1, 48, 96, 192 kHz. It’s CD quality or 24-bit Hi-res, both of which are lossless.

@zugo-tg7125 2 жыл бұрын

@@przemekprzemkowy3811 FLAC is free so they may go for that, no other 3rd party lossless codec is popular enough for that purpose and they can’t use ALAC or WMA which are prroprietary codecs.

@keithgibbons1704 2 жыл бұрын

I thought the same when I saw the title

@tomscrapwood7883 2 жыл бұрын

Good stuff, thanks John! The chromecast codec topic was really useful, as sometimes the Mi Box is only recognized as a chromecast tool, not as a spotify connect tool! My setup: Xiaomi Mi Box 3 as streamer (running Spotify) --> Opctical commection --> Tangent Ampster BT II --> A pair of vintage Videoton stereo speakers. Works like charm! I have been experimenting on DAC front a bit (Mi Box's DAC, Dragonfly Black, FiiO E10K), eventually I stick with the Tangent's DAC for simplicity. For me the Mi Box works also without any HDMI connection. Best part of the whole Spotify ecosystem, that my car has a native app too, no need for AA or BT stream!

@MrRogermash 2 жыл бұрын

Great video brilliantly simple.Can't wait for the next one to drop.

@brankocernik8384 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you John , i am a beginner and appreciate the simplicity 😁

@pw4725 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video, John. I've learnt a lot from your channel. And for non-beginners here there's the craft of the composition to enjoy.

@urumps9922 2 жыл бұрын

As always doing a good job in breaking down intio small bits for easy understanding. Love it!

@effingpaul 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video, it was you that got me interested in hifi, in the first place . Love your work it just keeps interested and wanting to learn more

@paulgillard5094 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Darko. Just what I needed !

@5angels332 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative John. Thank you. Oh how I miss the days when I was up and down like a yo-yo playing different album tracks off different albums 😂😂

@skimmerish 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video - as usual. Particularly liked the 'tone' remark. As a music lover with a degree in electronics and a lifetime working with all sorts of technology I find it can still get messy when trying to get to grips with products, particularly when mixing and matching hardware and services to get to the end point e.g. listening to the damn music as quickly and pain free as possible. Case in point your example of Apple Music/Chromecast etc. Your videos do a lot to de-mystify that, and so much more, so thanks and keep doing what you do. Now if only Apple would licence(more cheaply I guess?) more manufacturers to build Apple Music into their hardware life would be a lot easier and we wouldn't have to mess about with Airplay. Cheers John

@thomaskelly2560 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you John. The video was very helpful because even though I understand the basics I find it necessary to revisit often in case I want to change it up. I also learn something new every time.

@brochg 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, John, for being the best source of Apple Music info on the interwebs!

@johncallaghan3097 2 жыл бұрын

At last! an intro to streaming. Thanks very much. Not as if I stream myself, but it's interesting to be able to understand what's going on.

@jerrytook7308 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Echoing Oscar Wilde, I've always felt it is a tragedy to be able to get anything you want, whenever you want it, so I'll probably never stream, but it's great that you, Darko, take the time to show Luddites like me the possibilities. Thank you!

@scottscottsdale7868 2 жыл бұрын

@@jerrytook7308streaming is fantastic, because for a relatively small monthly fee and an outlay for the streamer like an Apple TV, you have access to nearly the entire world of music. It is fantastic.

@thegrumptastic 2 жыл бұрын

I’m in the middle ground, an intermediate if you will. I really appreciate you making this content, everyone should always brush up on the basics.

@calvinkhor7949 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making a truly beginner friendly video for the beginners. There are many people who would like to get to know the audiophile world but they’re discouraged by the “pros” whom I’d call the keyboard warriors. This is very easy to understand, I’m excited for the next one! 🤓

@markloughtonUK 2 жыл бұрын

I watched this video by chromecasting it to my TV. Love chromecasting my music from my Raspberry pi Plex server to the Google Speakers around my home. Music whilst having a family Sunday roast is the best :)

@greggles69 2 жыл бұрын

I'm relatively new to streaming myself - currently using a Linn Select DSM/Katalyst all in one dac/steamer/amp. I've tried all the various streaming platforms, but always come back to Spotify direct for its simplicity (eagerly awaiting their HiFi quality release). I currently also have a 6 months free trial of both Apple Music and Amazon Music and thanks to your previous video on the subject, now connect my iPad Pro to the Linn via usb c to usb b to access hi-res music ( I previously did the same with Tidal to play MQA encoded "master audio" tracks).

@tikuamyn 2 жыл бұрын

amazing video, always good too see back to basics video and clear some concepts

@stuarthorwood8412 2 жыл бұрын

Those doorstops pop up in Lidl from time to time for a couple of quid...great video again BTW John !

@robertmcbeth4147 2 жыл бұрын

I just checked, in Canada they are over $50. I might just use a soup can full of loose change instead. It’ll be cheaper.

@cgreenfield6655 Жыл бұрын

I've watched 5 Darko videos today. Such great content

@aussie8114 2 жыл бұрын

The way I have mine set up is very simple. I have Apple Music on my iPad, I airplay the music across to an older generation Apple TV box which has an optical output, the optical cable goes into my Cyrus amp which has an excellent onboard DAC. I get full CD quality.

@tomgilbertson2279 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video John. I have done the same and it works great!

@dan_from_australia 2 жыл бұрын

A great way of explaining the options for getting popular streaming services to play through through your HiFi speakers. As you alluded to, the Airplay options will also drain phone battery quicker as the phone's wifi is constantly receiving and transmitting.

@galactusgalan4233 2 жыл бұрын

Omg. This is exactly what I needed. Thank you!

@felixlaboy1453 Жыл бұрын

Love all your videos buddy.

@richardvanvliet2287 2 жыл бұрын

I really like the content you’re bringing, and your tone of voice is like a kind friend in a world of harsh opinions😊

@rayhilliard2290 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this video. I'm 60 and just getting re-interested in hi-fi, and much has passed me by over the last 20 years. Looking forward to learn how to stream using good hi-fi separates as I enter retirement next month and will have time on my hands again.

@operatorpsyduck2035 Жыл бұрын

hows retirement?

@Ferryberg1 2 жыл бұрын

Love the back to basics vids coming up John!! Nice to go back and learn all over again. I’ve got a question. Which DAC is better for speaker use only? The Schiit Modi 3+ or the iFi Zen DAC v2? Thanks for the advice and keep up the good work!!

@Harry-Giles 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this John. While I am familiar with these solutions, it is so helpful to get this out there for people to be able to enjoy their music. And this is very well done, sir.

@kadajawi6567 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, it's quite the useful video. One thing to note about Chromecast though (yes, not as beginner friendly... but maybe something for the next / another video): Quite a few of these boxes have issues with resampling, as they are based around Android. For example the NVIDIA Shield. And it makes a difference, the resampling makes the music distort a little, it sounds edgier, sharper, less pleasant. The Pi doesn't have resampling issues, but you can't get Chromecast to run on it. It's all a bit of a mess to which I haven't found a proper solution apart from trying to buy a Chromecast Audio on the second hand market or buying an iPhone / iPad. And yeah, gapless is an issue too.

@senior_ranger 2 жыл бұрын

You do such excellent videos!!! You really should get some sort of award. Thank you for the professionalism in every aspect.

@loreto1815 2 жыл бұрын

Helpful, as usual. Thank you, John.

@sachinfilinto Жыл бұрын

very well explained. Thanks.

@jp93309 11 ай бұрын

Watching this for the first time after I just picked up a Wiim Mini today. Played both Spotify and Apple Music. Impressed this $90 box (clipped an Amazon coupon) does it all so well. I’ve now joined the 21st century!

@Curdledx 2 жыл бұрын

Hi John, great video as always. I bought the KEF LSX last week for my working room and with these speakers, i was the first time able to switch between AUX from my PC and Spotify Connect. I was always a little bit sceptical if you can hear a difference, but now i'm sure that there is a hearable difference. I think the difference is even more notable then the difference between 320 kbit/s and lossless or CD quality for example (which i was trying to hear on my main setup (KEF R900, KEF R400b, Onkyo TX-8270, Topping DX3 Pro) for a while now). Overall i can rly recommend the KEF LSX for beginner friendly audio streaming, its super easy to setup.

@Mal-xz4zu Жыл бұрын

I hear this as well. I think it's likely that the DAC & AMP in the LSX is lot better than the DAC & AMP in the PC. The LSX is a great beginner system, if you are happy with Spotify, which I am. The DAC, AMP, and Spotify Connect ability are all built into the speakers & their app/remote! John Darko has a great video on the LSX, worth digging out (it sold me!)

@GiancarloCarccamo 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Man, suscribed

@jeffbulcock7575 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one John this really helped - I'm late to the party on streaming so starting right at the beginning is great 👍

@cpta03 Жыл бұрын

I’m a beginner and I did not know about Spotify connect. Thank you for this most informative video!

@TheLtData 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video John!

@johndavies6253 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one Jon, great video. Really helpful, thank you. I thought streaming was when the tape player in the car chews up the tape and you lib it out of the window leaving a long stream of tape floating down the road!

@Jakco808 2 жыл бұрын

A good cup of joe and Darko Audio for the morning is always a pleasure

@mejdrichj 2 жыл бұрын

Dude, your content is awesome. Really. Thx.

@reggyro 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this helpful video. It is very timely, as I just got Spotify a couple days ago.

@B.A.Bassangler 2 жыл бұрын

Love your buffer music!

@NoEscape459 2 жыл бұрын

First off, I love watching your videos. My set up is a Mac mini connected to a dac magic 200, to a vintage Linn Intek integrated. Using EMOTIVA B1+ at the moment. I use the Mac mini monitor less through either my MacBook or iPhone via an app called Remote +. It’s been great this far

@shane6326 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John for this video 👍

@AlexReusch 2 жыл бұрын

Very beautiful video for beginners. Nicely done. Thanks John, I just could send this to a friend of mine who is on the Apple Ecosystem.

@Khalantho 5 ай бұрын

Discovering your channel and learning a lot, thank you ☺️

@jackdude2626 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. Exactly what I have been looking for. I am a stereo guy since the 70's all vinyl and CD's. I have started listening to Spotify from my Chrome book using the headphone jack into the front jack of my NAD 316 and wondering about dacs. Going to order one tonite. I don't have to get off the sofa now, haha. Get those Zu's hooked up I have the Dirty Weekends, fantastic speakers. Keep up the great work.

@jeeeeeeeefro 2 жыл бұрын

This is awesome. I’ve been waiting for this. I’m no hi-fi dummy but I’ve never understood why in there hell you’d want to add a steamer to the mix. Thanks!

@GamingByOne 2 жыл бұрын

Personally running a Scarlett Solo and a pair of Yamaha HS5's with Apple Music Lossless and as somebody who has just recently getting into high quality audio, this sounds amazing and it's a good setup as I didn't want to mess too much with Amps and all of that. This is just basically a plug and play with the Powered Speakers.

@joeblow8766 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for such a clear explanation. I'm am a total noob to this steaming tech--been reading and watching for about 2 weeks now, trying to figure it out. I've heard other channels talking about jargon like "gapless", but had no idea what they were talking about. Now I know!

@mauriceparhamovich5358 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing...much appreciated.

@mrfrosty3 2 жыл бұрын

Another quality video!

@dinbali 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John! I'm waiting for the lossless audio from spotify

@Michael-xz1nk 2 жыл бұрын

I just simply connect my iPhone or iPad via the headphone jack into an Apple dock so I never have to be battery dependent, pick a playlist, hit shuffle and I'm done for hours and hours. I am more than happy with the sound quality, on 4 very good systems. The sound quality does improve with every new Apple hardware release...several audiophile friends have concurred. I may be a dinosaur but I'm a happy dinosaur.

@orwhat24 2 жыл бұрын

Nice vid. Even I understood it. And that’s a litmus test for your explanation! Thanks!

@jpgsf1978 2 жыл бұрын

Good work, John !

@lazbogi Жыл бұрын

As a beginner I appreciate your efforts in this. Thank you so much

@robertdiffin9136 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you I “dropped out” of hifi (my Audio Research/Magnepan system were stolen) just before streaming became a thing. I have restarted and have rejoined the world of hifi with my Apple phone and quirky Apple Music. Figuring out streaming (where did iTunes go?) has been quite confusing and I haven’t gotten beyond using Bluetooth. I am looking forward to your next video to see and finally understand how to get some decent sound from my system beyond CD’s and vinyl.

@rogerwojahn 2 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate seeing these options. For Apple, wouldn't things work better via the Apple TV 4K as our streamer? I think it also allows one to use an iPhone as a remote, or one can also use the Apple TV remote and put the album art and full lyrics on your TV. I plug my Apple TV straight into the KEF LS50 wireless 2 for my DAC and AMP and it's a true wonder, especially with the new KC62 woofer!

@mjejfvqhdb 2 жыл бұрын

Utterly great tone for a novice audio fan. Please keep it coming with more colour and details

@dalestevenson4398 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Very helpful 🙂

@dereknelson7108 2 жыл бұрын

great video! I've been doing this for awhile now so I can use spotify on my tv to my system, and control it from my phone or computer, it's great and super convenient!