GoogleCast, which is a protocol developed by the ChromeCast Audio streamer, is integrated into Qobuz and allows it to be streamed in Hi-Res up to 24-Bit/96 kHz with all the devices compatible with GoogleCast (ChromeCast built-in), and there are several of them, and more are coming, that will allow you to enjoy the Qobuz apps natively. The use of a simple Chromecast Audio-a very flexible and cheap (under 40 €) solution-is possible with every device, Hi-Fi or not, that possesses a 3.5mm Jack or RCA stereo line input, or even a Toslink or 3.5mm Jack optical input, with the appropriate cord. There is also the Danish brand Bang & Olufsen (Hi-Res), considered as the reference for design in High Fidelity devices, whose B&O Play app for iOS and Android is compatible with GoogleCast. Some devices from the electronics giant LG are also compatible with GoogleCast, as well as some sold by Sony. It's also worth mentioning the brand Naim, which belongs to Focal, as well as the German brand Raumfeld. There’s also AirPlay on Apple devices, smartphones, tablets and computers, but streaming Qobuz towards devices compatible with AirPlay remains limited to CD quality (16-Bit/44.1 kHz).Ī recent solution has been offered by Audirvana, a high-end software player for Mac computers that includes Qobuz in Hi-Res. Audirvana now integrates the UPnP/DLNA functionality, which allows Qobuz to be streamed in Hi-Res towards any UPnP/DLNA streamer or any device equipped with a UPnP/DLNA streamer.įor smartphones and tablets running on Android, you can use the BubbleUPnP application, compatible with Qobuz Hi-Res up to 24-Bit/192 kHz, that can be used with any UPnP/DLNA streamer or any device equipped with a UPnP/DLNA streamer. For example, the Icy Box IB-MP401 Air streamer. The mconnect app for iOS is also compatible with the Qobuz app in Hi-Res.
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