The Well-Tempered Computer

An introduction to computer audio

Streaming audio player

Cabasse Stream Source € 349

 

Finishes

Glossy black
Network inputs

Wifi 802.11 /b/g/n – Ethernet RJ45 – Bletooth APTX + NFC
Network functions

DLNA, WPS, vTuner, Deezer
Input sources

USB
Outputs

Analog RCA, optical SPDIF
Resolution

96 KhZ / 24 bits
Format

WAV, FLAC, WMA, AIFF, AAC, ALAC, MP3
Remote control

yes
Stream app for IOS and Android

yes
Dimensions (h x l x p in cm)

4 x 23,1 x 13,6 cm
Weight

0,5 kg

 

Added 2015

Cabasse Stream Amp € 549

 

Finishes

Glossy black
Amplification

2 x 50 W RMS/4-8 Ω ou 4 x 25 W RMS/4-8 Ω
Network functions

DLNA, WPS, vTuner, Deezer, Spotify
Network inputs

4 x Digital stereo : Bluetooth AptX, WLAN/LAN, USB, Dolby Digital Optical S/PDIF – 2 x Analog RCA Stereo
Outputs

1 x stereo RCA, 1 x Subwoofer RCA
Format

WMA, PCM, WAV, AIFF, AIFC, ALAC, FLAC, MP3
Stream app for IOS and Android

yes
Dimensions (h x l x p in cm)

9.1 x 21.8 x 19
Weight

1.9 kg

 

Added 2015

Cambridge Audio CXN Network Player € 1.099

  • DACDual Wolfson WM8740 24-bit DACs
  • Digital filter 2nd Generation ATF2 up-sampling to 24-bit/384kHz
  • Analogue filter 2-Pole Dual Differential Bessel
  • USB Audio Input: USB Type B conforms to USB Audio profile 1.0 or 2.0 (user selectable)
  • Digital audio inputs: S/PDIF Coaxial and TOSLINK Optical
  • Analogue audio outputs: Balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA analogue
  • Digital audio outputs: S/PDIF Coaxial and TOSLINK Optical
  • Compatibility: UPnP, Local USB media, USB audio 1.0 and 2.0, S/PDIF Toslink and Coaxial, Airplay, BT100 Bluetooth receiver (not supplied), Internet radio, Spotify Connect
  • Audio formats: ALAC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD (x64), WMA, MP3, AAC, HE AAC, AAC+, OGG Vorbis
  • Max power consumption: 30W
  • Standby power consumption: 0.5W
  • Dimensions (H x W x D) Maximum including sockets and controls: 85 x 430 x 305mm (3.4 x 16.9 x 12.2")
  • Weight3.5Kg (7.7lbs)
Added 2016

Cary Audio AiOS $2'295

A 2 x 125W RMS in 4 Ω amp with "all" the digital inputs.

 

Network:

Ethernet / WiFi

Protocols: UPnP, DLNA, and SMB 

Streaming services: Spotify, TIDAL

 

USB audio: 44.1 kHz to 384 kHz, 16 bit to 32 bit, DSD 64, 128, 256 and 512.

USB slot: 3 for external HD

SD slot

 

Bluetooth: aptX , plays and send

 

SPDIF: coax and Toslink

 

Playback Format: .dsf, .dff (DSD64, 128, 256, 512), .aif, .aiff, .alac, .flac, .m4a, .mp4, .wav, .ape, .mp3, .aac, .wma, .ogg, .asf

 

Indeed a AiOS: All in One System

Added 2016

Cayin iDAP-6 $799

  • Desktop network player that can supports all common digital file formats: DFF, DSF, SACD-ISO, FLAC, ALAC, WAV, APE
  • PCM supports upto 32Bit/384kHz, DSD supports upto DSD256 with I2S, upto DoP128 with USB and DoP64 on other digital interface
  • Comprehensive digital output options: USB, I2S, AES/EBU, Coaxial, Optical.
  • Support file sharing through Ethernet or WiFi connection, can communicate with large variety of networked devices through Samba, DLNA and Airplay
  • Can plug in SD card (upto 256GB) and USB storage (upto 2TB) directly
  • Transmit or receive through dual Bluetooth v4.1, support Bluetooth remote control profile.
  • Multi-lingua custom designed UI through 3.95” AMOLED screen, display Album Art, music information and control menu in a clear and effective presentation.

 

Added 2018

Chromecast Audio $35

Lossless audio over the WiFi network.

You need a Google Cast-enabled app on Android, iOS, Chromebook or Windows to stream audio to this device.

In case of Windows, the app is Google Chrome.

On Android you have a wider choice: Google Play Music, Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio, TuneIn Radio, Rdio, Deezer, Rhapsody, Napster, NPROne, BeyondPod.

BubbleUPNP supports both DLNA and Chromecast.

 

Audio codecs

  • HE-AAC
  • LC-AAC
  • MP3
  • Vorbis
  • WAV (LPCM)
  • FLAC

Sample rate/bit depth: 24-bit/96KHZ

 

Network

  • Connectivity/Network: Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4GHz/5Ghz)
  • Wireless Security: WEP, WPA/WPA2

Outputs

  • analog (3.5 mm stereo)
  • Digital (Toslink)

In 2019 Google discontinued  the production of the Chromecast Audio.

Added 2015

Cocktail Audio N15D € 649,-

Music Storage & Player with Music Database, Streamer, USB DAC

 

  • UPnP(DLNA) Server/Client/Media Renderer/Samba Server/Client
  • Sabre ES9018K2M Reference DAC
  • 2.5 inch HDD or SSD storage possible

A versatile poiducy.

USB-DAC (USB Audio Class2.0)

It also has SPDIF/Toslink out

 

It can be used as a streamer.

UPnP(DLNA) Server/Client/Media Renderer, Samba Server/Client, FTP Server, Web Server

 

Music services: TIDAL, Deezer, Qobuz, Spotify Connect, Napster

 

Ethernet(10/100/1000Mbs)

Airplay

WiFi USB Dongle via USB Host port

 

Can be equipped with a 2.5" HD/SSD

Added 2018

Cord Electronic Chordette Index £990

 

Network Inputs: RJ45 Ethernet 10/100Mb,
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g, 40 & 128- bit WEP, WPA security
USB Input: Supports memory stick or hard disk drives (FAT32 formatting)

Internet radio

DLNA


Analogue Outputs: 1 x pair of gold-plated RCA Phono analogue audio
1 x Coax BNC digital audio ( fixed 44KHz sample rate)
1x TOSLink digital audio ( fixed 44KHz sample rate)

 

 


Audio Format Support: MP3 (up to 48kHz, CBR & VBR)
AAC-LC (up to 48kHz, 8-320 kbps)
WMA (up to 48 kHz, CBR & VBR)
WAV (up to 48 kHz, up to 1.44 Mb/s)
FLAC

© Vincent Kars June 7, 2023