chicks
Lunatic Member
Could be. About time, Spotify!
http://9to5google.com/2015/09/17/ex...aunching-chromecast-support-later-this-month/
http://9to5google.com/2015/09/17/ex...aunching-chromecast-support-later-this-month/
Spotify to support Google Cast soon?
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redcoates7
still learning...
That could be interesting.
Now all we'll ned is a decent sounding device to Cast to!
Now all we'll ned is a decent sounding device to Cast to!
Sounds like they are coming out with an audio only device. Not many details yet:
http://9to5google.com/2015/09/18/ex...ece-of-hardware-made-to-wifi-enable-speakers/
That don't mention anything other than analog out in the article, but more details are coming.
http://9to5google.com/2015/09/18/ex...ece-of-hardware-made-to-wifi-enable-speakers/
That don't mention anything other than analog out in the article, but more details are coming.
VinylHanger
Navigaret ex ironia
So it is made to stream to crappy computer speakers? I realize there are good powered speakers, but most of us don't have those.
As the article said, there aren't a lot of details at this point other than their will be an audio only version. I would wait for it to actually be announce before complaining. However, the article says:
"As seen in the image we published earlier today, this device can plug*directly into any speaker by way of 3.5 mm headphone cable, and it appears Google might plan to include one with the device."
I bet they will have an 3.5mm to RCA stereo plug cable in the package, as well (it is typical of these type of devices from my experience).
I am curious to see if it will have a digital output. I don't plan on buying one since I don't have any place to put it, but I do find the concept interesting because of the low price point of the original Chromecast.
chicks
Lunatic Member
According to http://www.androidcentral.com/googles-deal-spotify-start-unfortunate-new-chapter the Audio-only version of Chromecast will not be allowed to be used with Spotify's free tier, only with a Premium subscription. The video CC will work with the free tier, however. Sounds like there's still a use for JoyDrone and other HDMI DACs, then...
The other advantage is that the video version can be seen by more apps, which could make it a bit more useful. I looked for an app similar to Airfoil ( for AirPlay), so that I could send any audio to it from my computer and the app ( which is very limited) can't see the audio version. It did work with the video version, though.
If anyone knows an easier option for Chromecast with more features to do something similar let me know. Here is a link to the app I have tried ( I think it is Mac only, but if there is something better for Windows, I am interested in that, too):
https://github.com/andresgottlieb/soundcast
