Recent content by dtc

I use JRiver and have very few problems with DLNA to my Pro and Mini. Since you have ISO, I have found that I can stream DSD files to my Wiim Pro using DoP and it will pass them through to my DSD capable DAC. Only works for 2.822 MHz DSD. I can provide more details if that is of interest. I do...

I have used MusicCast and I agree it is not as nice at the Wiim app, but I found it usable for routine use. I think people who use MusicCast do so from pretty routine streaming whereas Wiim users tend to delve more into the details. YMMV - agreed. I do believe that Yamaha is not pushing the...

My mistake. They are receivers not preamps. Will correct above. Sorry. Some of the receivers do have a pre-outs which is what I was thinking of when I said preamp. I use several Yamaha receivers as "preamps" just using the pre-outs with no speakers attached.

Yamaha actually provides a very robust streaming environment through its MusicCast app and MusicCast devices and has had that for many years. No need to get into a head to head comparison with Wiim - both have their strengths and weaknesses. I just wanted to point out that Yamaha does have an...

When using DoP the DSD bits are encoded in a PCM stream. In the case of 2.8MHz the PCM is 176 KHz, which certainly works with WiFI with no issue. Even native DSD is sent encoded in a PCM like stream at pretty normal PCM like speeds. DSD over WiFi is certainly doable and people do it every day...

In my case, all my music (PCM wirelessly from my PC or streaming) goes through my Wiim to my DAC. So, it just seems logical to be able to play DSD the same way. I do not want to replace my existing DAC or add yet another box and I need a wireless solution. My PC is not near my DAC. I think...

I used JRiver Media Player to play a 2.822 MHz DSD using DoP through a Wiim Pro with output to the coax output. The Wiim was set with volume at 100% and no DSPs was applied - so bit perfect. My Chord Hugo DAC shows that it playing DSD. Wiim shows that it is playing 176/24, which is the correct...

Actually, support for some of what you are asking for should be pretty easy and some is already there, although I do not know if the current internal designs made things like native DSD undoable. 1) DoP passthrough is already possible for 1x (2.8 Mhz) and 2x (5.6 MHz) DSD. I have not done it...

There are impedance matching speaker selector switches. They are more expensive than the ones discussed so far, but they allow you to set each speaker on or off, including all on, while maintaining a constant impedance. You need an amp that handles a 4 ohm load. I do not think there are any 2...

I clarified my thinking. He clarified his position. So lets move on.

I am partial to Yamaha but their are certainly other brands. I would stay away from Sony. Most companies have a phone app these days but I have not used most of them. That will remove the need for an IR repeater. I believe for Yamaha the RX-V6A is the least expensive 7.1 receiver with zone 2...

The cat 6 wire is most likely meant for a HDMI extender. As before it might want to be an eARC one, although not necessary if you use a cable box or something like a Roku for streaming. A couple of more questions. Are their speaker wires between the L, R, Center and the closet? There would...

I am not the OP so it is not my case. I am not irritated, I just truly did not understand the comment. It seemed like you were trying to link the EU and Canada situations. Sorry for the confusion.

OK. Please explain how this relates to a sale in Canada of an product made by an American company. The discussion of the situation in the EU is perhaps interesting but I still do not see the relevance to this situation unless the assumption is that the same rules are true in Canada.

If you have to go with an HDMI extender, be sure it does eARC. That will allow you to use the streaming capabilities of the TV with the AV receiver.