I have used the B1 for years and it works great and sounds very good. I stream from my IPad to the B1 to Yggdrasil to Sim 700i. I also use a basic optical cable, the B1’s own dac is pretty good, but nothing like the Yggy. My audiophile friends are surprised how well the B1 passes on data to the Yggy. I have not used Chromecast Audio.
Low cost WiFi streamer : Google Chromcast Audio v/s Audioengine B1
I have been using Google Chromcast Audio ( $35-40) for past few months, using optical cable to take digital signal out and input into my external DAC ( Bryston BDA-1) , then Analog signal to Preamp and Amp and to my floor standing speakers.
I am thinking to buy Audioengine B1 ( $189) and replace it in place of Chromcast Audio :
https://hometheaterhifi.com/reviews/receiver-processor/receivers/audioengine-b1-bluetooth-music-receiver-review/
My question is : Will I get any improvement in sound quality ( comapred to Chromcast Audio ) ? Or any other benifits I get ?
I am tempted to buy it but before that I want some feedback and suggestions from FMs here.
Thanks
I am thinking to buy Audioengine B1 ( $189) and replace it in place of Chromcast Audio :
https://hometheaterhifi.com/reviews/receiver-processor/receivers/audioengine-b1-bluetooth-music-receiver-review/
My question is : Will I get any improvement in sound quality ( comapred to Chromcast Audio ) ? Or any other benifits I get ?
I am tempted to buy it but before that I want some feedback and suggestions from FMs here.
Thanks