Spotify and NDX

Posted by: R.K on 21 August 2011

Currently using a Logitech Squeezetouch to listen to Spotify into a NAC52. If I buy an NDX can I listen to Spotify through this or do I have to use the Squeezebox as a conduit?
Posted on: 21 August 2011 by murkku

I'm using Nicecast to broadcast Spotify (and other computer stuff) and then receiving it with NDX's iRadio.

Nicecast is limited to 320kbps MP3 broadcast quality, but so is Premium Spotify. There's a few second delay, but it works quite nicely for my casual Spotify needs.

 

Firmware update for NDX was "promised" but it's been real quiet for quite a while now. AirPlay and 24/192 hi-res streaming support would make NDX a masterpiece.

Posted on: 21 August 2011 by Hook

Hi R.K. -

 

If you buy an NDX, I suspect you will be tempted to get an iPad 2 to run N-Stream.   Then, for an extra $99 USD, you can add an Apple TV, and stream Spotify via Airplay directly from the iPad. 

 

That's what I am currently doing, and it works very well.  Of course, you could still use your SB Touch by connecting it up to one of the NDX's S/PDIF inputs, but I am guessing you'll prefer the iPad/ATV solution.

 

And I agree with Murkku 100%.   Naim has said that the NDX will eventually support 24/192 via UPnP, so hopefully that is coming soon.  But as far as I can tell, all of this talk about native Airplay support has come only from forum members (perhaps a dealer or two?).   I do hope it is true though, and coming soon.   At that point, I plan to redeploy my ATV to my home theater setup.

 

Good luck!

 

Hook

 

Posted on: 22 August 2011 by R.K

Thank you both for your suggestions.

I was really hoping for something more direct such as a plugin for the NDX similar to that for the Squeezebox.  

Best wishes

RK

Posted on: 25 August 2011 by Richwleeds
I would use SB as the conduit using the digital out to the NDX's dac. I use apple tv for the same purpose but only because I no longer have a SB. If of course the NDX became AirPlay enabled that would be perfect