Will audio streaming devices push out computer audio?


Just wondering what everyone thinks. There are many audio companies making streaming devices, some even allow the use of hdd, nas devices with music files. Sony, Marantz, Aurender, Bluesound, Sonos, Cocktail Audio, Bryston and others. Will these devices push out computer audio? Will they get better with time and push out turntables?
Will digital make albums obsolete......with time?
128x1282psyop

2psyop,  I think you need to talk to support at Bluesound.  If you can't find your answer on the forums send them an email and they will get back to you.   [email protected]

Yes, contact Bluesound.

from the website...
"Access your downloads and your entire iTunes library – or any other USB NAS drive connected – all without ever turning on a computer. Imagine – Your Music. Your way."
from online review...
"Bluesound is compatible with virtually all digital music formats — including high-resolution files up to 24-bit/192kHz. Access the music stored on your computer or a networked hard drive."
@2psyop

If your having any trouble/frustration at all contact Bluesound support As tomcy6 and lowrider57 have suggested.

They are fantastic; they respond quickly and will have you up and running in no time.

I wanted a great sounding well thought out streaming solution with great support; that’s why I went with Bluesound. It was a bit of a tough decision because there are some other fine streamers out there that by all accounts are excellent as well; but I have been very happy with my decision.

Like you, when I connected my Node 2 I was streaming and had music playing immediately but it wasn’t recognizing/playing my AIFF iTunes files. I couldn’t figure it out.

I sent a support request from the BluOS AP and within a few hours I had a response. I set up a phone call and remote access and in a few minutes was up and running.

Turned out to be a file sharing issue on my iMac. Once the parameters were activated I was set. Something that I could have handled if I was a little more computer savvy; but that’s exactly the kind of support I was looking for.

Anyways, just wanted share my experience with Bluesound support. They really are outstanding

Cheers,

Scott
2psyop - a couple points...

1. did you create an index?
- I think you might have to do this before you can play songs (my memory is going)

2. once you index you may see duplicate tracks
- e.g. I have MP3 and AIFF versions of some songs/albums - so I get two tracks on those albums.
- it’s a bit of a pain but forces you to clean up your library.

3. Creating playlists is not as simple/friendly as other library management software (no drag and drop as yet)



As the others have stated - call Bluesound support, they are very good (unlike Apple)

Regards...
Great advice by everyone. I have contacted Bluesound support. Once they get back to me and I have a fix I will update for all to see.
Thanks again....

I know there will be some work on my part, I don't mind. Just don't know exactly what needs to be done.