HDX iradio bbcr3 hd

Posted by: jon h on 24 December 2016

Does hdx iradio service support bbc radio3 in hidef? I can get standard mp3 128k, but want better for the carols from kings today

Posted on: 24 December 2016 by Pcd

Jon,it does on my NDX if that's any help?

Posted on: 24 December 2016 by jon h

actually carols from kings is on radio 4 not 3

hdx lists only mp3 192k for r4 and mp3 128k for r3 which is a chocolate teapot

myradio.naimaudio.com can be got to via an entirely different url

So I think hdx is chocolate teapot for this.

Might have to go back to lab to get my unitiqute

Posted on: 24 December 2016 by John Bailey

Jon - this is one of my gripes with Naim over the HDX - when the BBC changed to high quality HLS streams Naim did not offer us a solution. So internet radio on the HDX is very poor now and not what it was.

Posted on: 24 December 2016 by u77033103172058601

There are times when an FM tuner might just be better, even if it is only a NAT03.

Posted on: 24 December 2016 by ChrisSU

jon honeyball posted:
hdx lists only mp3 192k for r4 and mp3 128k for r3 which is a chocolate teapot
myradio.naimaudio.com can be got to via an entirely different url
So I think hdx is chocolate teapot for this.
Might have to go back to lab to get my unitiqute

Definitely worth getting a streamer hooked up to use the BBC HLS streams.

By that yardstick, the Core is an ashtray on a motorbike...

Posted on: 24 December 2016 by John Bailey

I've got a NAT03 so the fact the HDX doesn't cut the mustard for radio is somewhat academic in this household but it still grates.

Posted on: 24 December 2016 by Mike-B

Nick from Suffolk posted:
There are times when an FM tuner might just be better, even if it is only a NAT03.

With BBC R3 & its low/no compression, I prefer my NAT-05 for classical (Carols From Kings) over HD HLS. Live rock & jazz, maybe is better on HLS due to more extended high frequencies (FM is limited by pilot tone filter & 12-15kHz max) also HLS has more bottom end power/grunt.

Posted on: 24 December 2016 by jon h

Just back from the lab with my unitiqute which is stuffed on top of my 52 for the time being.

Not ideal but it'll do

Posted on: 24 December 2016 by David Hendon

Looks like a Core you have sitting on top there?

best

David

Posted on: 24 December 2016 by jon h

Its a loaner. I am awaiting my production unit from my dealer shortly.

Posted on: 24 December 2016 by james n

What happened to the Linn. That looks like some nasty damage

Posted on: 24 December 2016 by jon h

It is a unique plinth made of Koa wood from Hawaii by Peter Harban. He said it was so hard to work with he wouldnt do another -- I hope he continued to try!

It is truly stunning in the right light

Posted on: 24 December 2016 by james n

Ah i see - sorry Jon. Yes that looks rather good now i understand what it is blush

Posted on: 24 December 2016 by David Hendon

jon honeyball posted:
Its a loaner. I am awaiting my production unit from my dealer shortly.

So am I. What do you think of it so far, SQ wise? Or is it too early to say?

best

David

Posted on: 24 December 2016 by jon h

not what I have been concentrating on sorry

Posted on: 24 December 2016 by David Hendon

No problem! I would be interested in what you thought, but I will make my own mind up anyway...

Merry Christmas

best

David