Proud audiophiles, i have a situation that i can’t seem to find a proper solution for.

My setup:

Speakers: KEF Q900 flourstanders; Amplifier: Audiolab 6000A; Loudspeaker cables: Monster (yeah yeah, i know); TV: Sony Bravia XR-55X93K.

I found out that the optical connection on the tv only supports 16-bit/44.1kHz, while the connection on the audiolab supports 24-bit/192kHz. Now i know that let’s say Spotify doesn’t supports Hi-Res, but i do have a usb-stick that has albums on it that do.

From my perspective there are a couple of options:

  • A Google Chromecast audio, which supports up to 24-bit/96kHz (that’s fine by me, still sounds great). Problem: that’s REALLY hard to get here in The Netherlands
  • A dedicated network streamer, such as the Argon Audio Solo
  • A HDMI (e)Arc extractor.

Does anybody have experience with one of the above or maybe another solution? Would like to hear your advice!

  • ImpliedSlashS@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    First, get rid of the Monster Cable and try some 10 or 12ga wire from Home Depot. Seriously.

    Second, the Chromecast Audio sounds like shit, even digital out. A Wiim isn’t the best sounding streamer in the world, though it’s absolutely decent, but it’s far better than the Chromecast.

    Finally, I have an LG OLED, optical out, into a Benchmark DAC2 HGC. Using it for music, it sounds like shit. Do a real streamer.