Auralic Lightning DS App (Software) - Impressions and Information

[Bolts]

Ok looked as if it hadn't auto updated so I reinstalled Lightning DS went through set up process which was very glitchy - crashed twice wouldn't set the name of the Aries etc. But Firmware v3 now shows as installed.

 

Tried AirPlay - didn't work then switched back to streaming and LDS wouldn't recognise the output so having to restart the Aries again. Quite frustrating.

[Bolts]

AirPlay still not working causes the Aries to require a restart if I switch to AirPlay and back - anyone had this issue?

[Tomfox]

AirPlay still not working causes the Aries to require a restart if I switch to AirPlay and back - anyone had this issue?

I have the same experience. Must be repaired...

[JbJordan]

LDS Beta 2.4 is out.....

 

LDS 2.4 v 13/01/16 + Firmware 3.0 + Tidal

 

[JbJordan]

Nice work, AURALIC!

[JbJordan]

Great search function.

[JbJordan]

The forthcoming iPhone app is great!

[JohanS]

The forthcoming iPhone app is great!

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It is! The interface is better than iPad ( they will adapt iPad to iPhone interface soon). It is quite a pleasure to test the LDS betas: in general they function well, at leadt with my setup.

[ted_b]

It is! The interface is better than iPad ( they will adapt iPad to iPhone interface soon). It is quite a pleasure to test the LDS betas: in general they function well, at leadt with my setup.

+1 ("Soon" is relative; lots of work to do for the iPad version. Auralic wants the same use of real estate, which means don't just move the iphone app to the iPad).

[digitalzed]

Has the V3 firmware been rolled out? I haven't had a notification nor has the Aries rebooted to update - I can't seem to see where I can find out on LDS or Aries what firmware edition I have - it says it is up to date but the firmware version box is blank?

3.0 is live. My Aries updated automatically. In setting click on your Aries and at the bottom it should tell you which firmware is installed. If it hasn't updated, try powering down the Aries and then back up again and see if you can refresh the option to check firmware.

[baddog]

I got a notification for my Aries Mini and am updating now, I have not used in past two days so I don't know when I received the update.

[Bolts]

Airplay in v3 still not working for me and if I do use it, it disable normal streaming so I have to restart - been in touch with Auralic and they don't know what the issue is - tried a hard reset, nothing. Shame as that was one of the things that was supposed to be a big improvement. If anyone else has the issue it would be nice to not to feel alone - and let Auralic know of course

[kennyb123]

It is! The interface is better than iPad ( they will adapt iPad to iPhone interface soon). It is quite a pleasure to test the LDS betas: in general they function well, at leadt with my setup.

 

This is main reason why I supported Auralic's decision to just focus on iOS development. Applying scarce resources to getting one platform to be as good it can be is better than having the same mediocre app spread across multiple platforms.

[Albrecht]

+1 ("Soon" is relative; lots of work to do for the iPad version. Auralic wants the same use of real estate, which means don't just move the iphone app to the iPad).

 

Hi Ted. Thanks in advance for all of your helpful posts.

 

Just curious if the Aries is the only network file player that you run now? Or, what all devices are you using?

[ted_b]

Hi Ted. Thanks in advance for all of your helpful posts.

 

Just curious if the Aries is the only network file player that you run now? Or, what all devices are you using?

 

I don't want to hijack the thread. I use several (Aries, Signature Rendu, Playpoint, Aurender, HQplayer via pc) and try to report on them as best as possible. I'm way behind in most.

 

Back to Aries. I can't seem to get mine to update to 3.0 since getting back from CES, but need to be more patient.

[speavler]

Why can't I access the tidal 'artist radio' feature?

[baddog]

I don't see the Tidal "artist radio" feature in Lightning DS. Though I suspect that was meant as more of a question for Auralic?

[jtwrace]

Why can't I access the tidal 'artist radio' feature?

 

I thought it was only me.

[mikey8811]

Hi

 

Just received my Aries and am trying to do a quick test setup on iPhone test app and Macbook without organising my many USB drive-assembled over the years library.

 

I currently have my music of more than one USB drives attached to my Macbook.

 

When I create a network shared folder on my Macbook, can I point to a few paths for each network drive rather than just one as in the example on http://support.auralic.com/hc/en-us/articles/206855007-Create-network-shared-folder-on-Mac-OS-X?

 

Can I try one first and then add drives as I go along or will that be problematic?

 

Thanks

[samirevah]

Unfortunately, this feature has not been implemented in the Lightning DS Tidal UI. I only see it in the desktop app and the web interface. One of several Tidal features I think are missing or poorly implemented in Lightning DS. I'm hopeful it will be added at some point, as it's a feature I use often.

[Doak]

Unfortunately, this feature has not been implemented in the Lightning DS Tidal UI. I only see it in the desktop app and the web interface. One of several Tidal features I think are missing or poorly implemented in Lightning DS. I'm hopeful it will be added at some point, as it's a feature I use often.

+1

[maniac]

LDS beta for IPhone does contain Artist radio and it is working fine

[speavler]

Ah yes, the fabled iPhone beta app.

[badlyread]

I would not be surprised if the iPhone app is available from the App Store this week (awaiting Apple clearance).

[JohanS]

Ah yes, the fabled iPhone beta app.

Okay, you had to wait a bit longer than Auralic forcasted (December 2015), BUT... the iPhone app is real and it's better than the current version of the iPad app.