hi did you geta solution. currently I am using old apple TV but dont like cause they have HDMii only ad I need to add a HDMI to optical to amp too much headache
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Yes I can get a Pi and Allo DAC but will I be able to airplay for apple music or youtube to the Pi I dont want to use another app to stream. Just like in native apple tv and airport express I can stream from apple OS
One that is very affordable and supporting AirPlay is the ‘Up2Stream Mini’ by Arylic.
It sells for $49,99
See: https://www.arylic.com/products/up2stream-mini-receiver-board
Hope this is useful information for you.
It sells for $49,99
See: https://www.arylic.com/products/up2stream-mini-receiver-board
Hope this is useful information for you.
The 'Up2Stream Mini’ is a nice board (I have one), but there are a few caveats:
It's a fine board if you are OK with the constraints.
- Output is always 44.1KHz/16 bits no matter what the input format
- The line out isn't what I'd call hi-fidelity. I'd recommend buying the optional DAC board if using analog out.
- The USB input is for a USB pen drive/stick, 1000 songs limited. Don't expect to stream music from a PC using USB.
- The digital (I2S) output: BCLK is 2.8MHz, the LRCK is 44.1KHz, the MCLK is 11.288MHz. The Mini has to be the master. If connected to device that uses/needs a MCLK (like a DSP board) the Mini's MCLK must be used to drive the slave device.
- Bluetooth 5.0 but no Aptx, AptxHD, etc.
It's a fine board if you are OK with the constraints.
I’ve got a few of these, one fed via usb from a pc as as my music source and a couple more in different rooms which have add on DACs, it’s definitely mid-fi reproduction, but perfectly acceptable for background music. I play all my digital music plus streaming services.
Belkin Soundform Connect is nice
https://www.belkin.com/uk/audio-adapter-with-airplay-2/P-AUZ002.html
Analogue out is quite low., but quality is good
I have these and AirPort Express
Brian
https://www.belkin.com/uk/audio-adapter-with-airplay-2/P-AUZ002.html
Analogue out is quite low., but quality is good
I have these and AirPort Express
Brian
you can get an old Airport Express A1084 or A1264. you can use its line out but if you get a good dac with toslink input you get much cleaner/better sound..... line out is ok for background music listening.....
Or you can sacrifice the case and use a linear power supply with 5v and 3,3v,might improve its analog sound output..
Or you can sacrifice the case and use a linear power supply with 5v and 3,3v,might improve its analog sound output..