Streaming Audio

Since last week-end I am using my old first gen Intel Macbook through Toslink with the Uniti as DAC/amplifier and it seems it can decode 96k digital audio from the Mac. I can not check if there is any downsampling going on inside Uniti, but it sounds...

HiWill the Uniti support streaming of hi-def (24 bit) FLAC and WAV files or just 16 bit?Many thanksPaul

JS,You mentioned you dont appreciate asio4all. I am wondering what you use with Foobar?I used to use Direct Sound until I was prompted by a forum member here to try ASIO again. He suggested Asio4all. I downloaded the Foo_asio4al.dll into my components...

Hello. I'm from Poland. My boss have a Naim HDX(excelent player). A few days ago hdx stoped worked. On the touch screen always write Please wait.... Do You have a solution to this problem?I supposed file system on the hdx damage. I'm IT Administrator...

Hi, I'm running windows parallels on a mac , for some reason the desk top client can see the HDX, it's something to do with the settings in windows.Does anyone have any bright ideas?

I have a recently recapped Nap 140 and am considering upgrading to a recapped olive Nap 250. How much better would the 250 be over the 140and how would the olive amp compare to the current 250 series?

Ok, maybe off topic...but a short question for the folks running Boxee on AppleTV....Would you do it again?How do you handle music files (i'm using NAS storing flac and mp3)?Any other things to mention?MANY thanksralf(why i like to do it? i like...

1s and 0s wise that is.I'm curious what those of you who intend to purchase the DAC will have in front of it.My plan is to rip my library using XLD (either WAV or ALAC not sure yet)and storing the library on a 1 TB Lacie Drive connected to a macbook...

Hi,I bought a ReadyNAS for use with my Sonos in anticipation for a Naim DAC. I got the NAS setup OK but the speeds are really slow, about 2 Megs a second so a album takes about 3mins to transfer. Will take a while to transfer my 2000 albums! Setup on...

I have done a search and can't find a concensus as to which is the better choice of storage medium for distributed audio. Perhaps it makes no odds.Any preferences out there?Fraser

After much research I've found what seems the best way to send a Spotify stream to the Uniti from Windows.I've used dsbridge which can be found here.Extract the dsbridge files and place them in the Program Files/Spotify folder. You'll also need the...

All those one box solutions are great to build up - more ore less - "just basic" high end systems. Lot of us people already own excellent ampflifiers, i think.Wouldn´t it be a nice way to upgrade our systems with a new CD-Player including an...

I listen to Pandora a lot these days and I am thinking of upgrading to Pandora One where 192 kbps audio stream is provided.Just wondering if any one here has tried this service and what you think about the music quality at 192 kbps? Is there a lot of...

Hi When ripping using XLD, the output files are currently all grouped together in a single directory. For example... 01 Snow Patrol - You're All I Have [all ly L／m SP].flac 01 Thievery Corporation - A Warning (Dub).flac 02 - Acoustic Revenge.flac Is there a way to automatically group these into folders?? Thanks Paul

I'm looking for comments - positive or negative - re: the Western Digital 4TB ShareSpace NAS drive, which I'm considering purchasing to be used primarily for streaming music from my computer room (spare bedroom) to my hi-fi setup in the living...

Did a demo of Klimax DS vs HDX through 202/200/Katana.HDX/202/200/Katana were running 24/7 for more than a month and Klimax was out of the box.With full respect to HDX the Klimax was on heaven comparing to HDX in all aspects.With my ears it was not...

The track order of Albums on my Naim Uniti is listed alphabetically and does not show the original track order. Using plugplayer on iphone shows the right order based on track numbers.My folders look like e.g.:..CD/Chris Rea/Wired to.../01...

I wonder if this is on the cards as the idea of running it into the new Naim DAC, greatly appeals to me.I will definititely purchase the new DAC and am scratching my head about a suitable transport. Currently my preference would be for a Cyrus CDXTse...

Hi,i'm having problems getting wireless streaming to work with my Uniti. Any help would be much appreciated!My setup: PC running Windows 7 64bit connected with ethernet cable to wireless router. Foobar UPnp server streaming wirelessly to the...

One of the very few annoying bits of the Uniti is that it puts gaps between tracks when streaming. At least mine does, with either Twonky or Eyeconnect server on my Mac. This ruins the experience of listening to operas or any other music where the...

Hi,The release of the new Linn DS-I has got me thinking…..What I would really like to see is a quality streaming all in one such as a Uniti without the CD drive but a 152/155 level amps and higher level DAC or even better, a Super SuperNait...

I am thinking of dipping my toe into the hard disc world. There appears to be a lot of support for the mac mini>dac route on the forum, but I have also come across ripnas solutions to the music server elsewhere. Does anyone have any experience of...

Hi Has anyone else experienced an issue with Twonky where is says that your trial has expired, even though you have entered and used (so a couple of weeks) a valid purchased license code???Many thanksPaul

December 09 hi-fi news - looks a good read.James

I have been experiencing dropouts with my wireless connection and have decided to try a wired ethernet cable. Any suggestions on the most optimal cable to use - cat 5, 5e or 6? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks!