Linn announce Tidal integration

Posted by: hungryhalibut on 18 December 2014

The proverbial gauntlet, down, has been thrown.
Posted on: 19 December 2014 by Hal
Originally Posted by Wat:

 

BTW even the original UQ makes a very good Internet radio - anybody know a better one, I don't. 

Try that el cheapo plastic thingy called SBT. It has been rock solid for internet radio while my UQ2 mostly begs to be thrown out of the window. Eh..

Posted on: 19 December 2014 by Jackinvestor

Lets say that Spotify opened up for CD quality Streaming tomorrow.....would it then be possible to play it on Naim streamers from day one via the new firmware update.....

 

If Tidal can do it then I cannot see any reason why Spotify shouldnt provide this service at a premium price....I think its just a matter of time before Spotify provides lossless CD streaming.....Maybe within a few month....And if so then our Naim streamers are ready.....

Posted on: 19 December 2014 by Jude2012
Originally Posted by ragman:

I think to go with Spotify was only a good decission if they will have lossless streaming soon.

 

Spotify on Naim is for me absurd. It's more marketing than fidelity.

 

Hope a Qobuz integration will come.

 

Especially the streaming service integration demonstrates to me that a DAC with a PC / MAC beside is the best solution due to the flexibility.

 

+1

Where is the next generation DAC 'n' Pre, Naim?

Posted on: 19 December 2014 by garyi
Originally Posted by Wat:

Mac Mini with a suitable DAC gives you all these services. These companies launch a service and have apps ready for Apple iTunes Store and Google Android Store, they'll do Windows, Linux and possibly Sonos .... 

 

Naim can't possibly keep up with all these 

 

Personally, I would not be in the market for Naim computer, but contrariwise I would not buy an Apple amp or speakers 

 

The Mu-So has Airplay, UPnP, USB in, S/PDIF - it can reproduce virtually anything if you feed it. Same is true of Naim's digital products. 

 

If you want every new service the moment it comes out then get a small computer and plug it in to your Naim streamer or DAC ... it'll sound great: you know it will. 

 

BTW even the original UQ makes a very good Internet radio - anybody know a better one, I don't. 

 

 

This.

Posted on: 19 December 2014 by Jude2012
Originally Posted by garyi:
Originally Posted by Wat:

Mac Mini with a suitable DAC gives you all these services. These companies launch a service and have apps ready for Apple iTunes Store and Google Android Store, they'll do Windows, Linux and possibly Sonos .... 

 

Naim can't possibly keep up with all these 

 

Personally, I would not be in the market for Naim computer, but contrariwise I would not buy an Apple amp or speakers 

 

The Mu-So has Airplay, UPnP, USB in, S/PDIF - it can reproduce virtually anything if you feed it. Same is true of Naim's digital products. 

 

If you want every new service the moment it comes out then get a small computer and plug it in to your Naim streamer or DAC ... it'll sound great: you know it will. 

 

BTW even the original UQ makes a very good Internet radio - anybody know a better one, I don't. 

 

 

This.