The thread title tells it all, pretty much. I'll start...
Currently, I'm streaming some nice tunes from Pandora: Fusion Jazz Radio, Kyle Eastwood "Marrakech." I am running the Pandora app (installed from the Play Store) in high-res mode. I have several "radio" selections I listen to, but I spend most of my time listening to "Fusion Jazz Radio," as presented. I don't "like" or "not like" anything, because that tends to make the selections too narrow for me.
My rig occupies a whole wall of my living room, so I will only describe what is in play while streaming. I'll start from the delivery and end at the source. My main rig is primarily vintage high end Pioneer from the late 70s. My speakers are a triple stack of Pioneer HPM-100s, driven by a pair of Pioneer SPEC-4s, which are driven by a Pioneer SPEC-1. All are fully restored, including recap. There is much more gear in the rig. This is what is in play while streaming.
My streaming source starts with my Cox cable into a Motorola SurfBoard SBG6782-AC cable modem and WIFI access point. I tap my WIFI on a relatively free 2.4G WIFI channel and get enough speed to enjoy 4K TV streaming without stuttering in real-time streaming.
My primary streaming source is a Wellwin T95N streaming box, which is actually a mini-M8S Pro, running full Android 6.0 that has been fully rooted and loaded with everything needed to sit and be entertained ad infinitum. It has a quad core Amlogic S905X CPU with 2G RAM and 8G ROM.
I am using a Panlong PL-HA-TosRCA HDMI audio extractor to feed the streaming box's output into my vintage Pioneer MA-62A mixer, which feeds the SPEC-1 preamp.
I must say that I am quite pleased with what my ears are receiving, and this configuration has become my primary means of audio enjoyment. I have KODI installed on the streaming box, so I have access to hundreds of music sources from all over the world, but Pandora has become my primary source. I discover all kinds of music which I then go to my local used vinyl shop (the largest in the southwest) and buy.
For super-critical listening, I still appeal to my vinyl, tape, and optical disc sources, but streaming has taken is rightful place among them.
Now...what do you like to stream, and on what equipment?
Enjoy,
Rich P
Currently, I'm streaming some nice tunes from Pandora: Fusion Jazz Radio, Kyle Eastwood "Marrakech." I am running the Pandora app (installed from the Play Store) in high-res mode. I have several "radio" selections I listen to, but I spend most of my time listening to "Fusion Jazz Radio," as presented. I don't "like" or "not like" anything, because that tends to make the selections too narrow for me.
My rig occupies a whole wall of my living room, so I will only describe what is in play while streaming. I'll start from the delivery and end at the source. My main rig is primarily vintage high end Pioneer from the late 70s. My speakers are a triple stack of Pioneer HPM-100s, driven by a pair of Pioneer SPEC-4s, which are driven by a Pioneer SPEC-1. All are fully restored, including recap. There is much more gear in the rig. This is what is in play while streaming.
My streaming source starts with my Cox cable into a Motorola SurfBoard SBG6782-AC cable modem and WIFI access point. I tap my WIFI on a relatively free 2.4G WIFI channel and get enough speed to enjoy 4K TV streaming without stuttering in real-time streaming.
My primary streaming source is a Wellwin T95N streaming box, which is actually a mini-M8S Pro, running full Android 6.0 that has been fully rooted and loaded with everything needed to sit and be entertained ad infinitum. It has a quad core Amlogic S905X CPU with 2G RAM and 8G ROM.
I am using a Panlong PL-HA-TosRCA HDMI audio extractor to feed the streaming box's output into my vintage Pioneer MA-62A mixer, which feeds the SPEC-1 preamp.
I must say that I am quite pleased with what my ears are receiving, and this configuration has become my primary means of audio enjoyment. I have KODI installed on the streaming box, so I have access to hundreds of music sources from all over the world, but Pandora has become my primary source. I discover all kinds of music which I then go to my local used vinyl shop (the largest in the southwest) and buy.
For super-critical listening, I still appeal to my vinyl, tape, and optical disc sources, but streaming has taken is rightful place among them.
Now...what do you like to stream, and on what equipment?
Enjoy,
Rich P
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