alligatorman Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 IMO a NAD 3020 is the most basic best option and has the right inputs. You don't want to use the CCA's DAC. Please start a new thread so you get more replies and we don't go off topic. Link to comment
alligatorman Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 I just noticed everything is playing at 44.1 kHz on my CCA through the Qnap Media Server. Must be auto transcoding setting. At least Minimserver still plays the original file quality. I'm on fw 1.17a.49061 Link to comment
jeffmudrick Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 IMO a NAD 3020 is the most basic best option and has the right inputs. You don't want to use the CCA's DAC. Please start a new thread so you get more replies and we don't go off topic. Agreed. The Chromecast Audio has so much potential, it's a shame to waste that by not using a decent quality external DAC. Link to comment
jjraffin Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Sorry if it has been mentioned, but what controlling apps for iOS are recommended? My QNAP server runs minimserver and asset (and other DLNA as well) but I'm unsure about the casting app to use. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment
alligatorman Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Sorry if it has been mentioned, but what controlling apps for iOS are recommended? My QNAP server runs minimserver and asset (and other DLNA as well) but I'm unsure about the casting app to use. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Google says Lumin or 8Player may work. Link to comment
alligatorman Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Has anyone tried an LPS with the CCA? I ordered an AQVOX 5V 1A USB PSU to try. Link to comment
jeffmudrick Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Has anyone tried an LPS with the CCA? I ordered an AQVOX 5V 1A USB PSU to try. Well keep us posted. I was contemplating an LPS for the Wyred Remedy I use with the CCA as Wyred folks did say it would make a difference. Link to comment
Cebolla Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Sorry if it has been mentioned, but what controlling apps for iOS are recommended? My QNAP server runs minimserver and asset (and other DLNA as well) but I'm unsure about the casting app to use. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Google says Lumin or 8Player may work.Not sure what you looked up on Google, but those two apps certainly do not provide the bridge between UPnP/DLNA streaming and Chromecast technologies. They are just intended to be used with UPnP/DLNA streamers and UPnP/DLNA media servers. In fact the Lumin app only supports OpenHome, an extension of UPnP, so cannot normally be used with a standard UPnP streamers, only OpenHome ones (though should be ok with all UPnP/DLNA media servers). We are far more united and have far more in common with each other than things that divide us. -- Jo Cox Link to comment
Cebolla Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Sorry if it has been mentioned, but what controlling apps for iOS are recommended? My QNAP server runs minimserver and asset (and other DLNA as well) but I'm unsure about the casting app to use.I believe there's currently only one control app that can provide the bridge between UPnP/DLNA media servers and the Chromecast audio, the BubbleUPnP app. Unfortunately, it's only available on Android. If you must use iOS for controlling the Chromecast Audio, then you cannot currently use any old UPnP/DLNA supporting media server to provide the music files. Your best bet is to use the Plex server method, mentioned elsewhere in this thread. The Plex server does also happen to be a UPnP/DLNA media server as well. However, that side of the Plex server is not involved with its Chromecast support, as you can only use it with either the Plex app or via a web browser app for that. Another method which should allow controlling of the Chromecast Audio on iOS, in a similar way to using the Plex server, would be to use the Logitech Media Server instead to provide the music files on the network and install the CastBridge/squeeze2cast plugin on it: Announce: CastBridge = integrate Chromecast players with LMS (squeeze2cast) The CastBridge LMS plugin works by providing Squeezebox emulation, making any Chromemcast Audio device appear as a Squeezebox streamer to LMS, thus allowing it to be controlled by any of the Squeezebox controller apps. That would include controlling it from a web browser app as well a 'proper' Squeezebox controller apps, such as iPeng for iOS. We are far more united and have far more in common with each other than things that divide us. -- Jo Cox Link to comment
Snowmonkey Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 The Plex iOS app works with the Plex server and with the Chromecast. Also, the BubbleUpNp app (Android) works OK with the Plex server, except all searches yield no results. Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted. - Einstein Link to comment
Cebolla Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 The BubbleUPnP controller Android app can be used with any UPnP/DLNA media server, so you're right this would include the Plex server since one of the Plex server's functions is to provide access to its media files via UPnP/DLNA. Sorry for any confusion, it's just that iOS was specified by @jjraffin and of course the BubbleUPnP app is Android only. BTW, the reason why you can't search the Plex server's media library with the BubbleUPnP app is because the Plex server's UPnP support doesn't extend to UPnP searches. We are far more united and have far more in common with each other than things that divide us. -- Jo Cox Link to comment
Snowmonkey Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Anyway, the answer for jjraffin is that Plex server and app is probably the best way to go if he wants to use iOS to link his QNAP with a CCA. Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted. - Einstein Link to comment
alligatorman Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Well keep us posted. I was contemplating an LPS for the Wyred Remedy I use with the CCA as Wyred folks did say it would make a difference. Here is another option for a cheap LPS for the CCA or Remedy if you can find the right adaptor. http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10001&productId=164101&catalogId=10001&CID=MERCH Link to comment
JoseL Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Here is another option for a cheap LPS for the CCA or Remedy if you can find the right adaptor. GPU410500500WD00: JAMECO RELIAPRO: Power Supplies & Wall Adapters Adapter: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EY8IUVA?keywords=micro%20usb%20to%20dc%20adapter&qid=1453246862&ref_=sr_1_3&sr=8-3 JoseL Link to comment
jeffmudrick Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Adapter: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EY8IUVA?keywords=micro%20usb%20to%20dc%20adapter&qid=1453246862&ref_=sr_1_3&sr=8-3 Have this set on order. Meanwhile confirmed that the CCA also works just fine with a standard 5V 2A cellphone battery pack (mine are 10,000ma). Some people have reported using one cleans up problems with the video Chromecast, it may help a bit here as well. Also quite handy for traveling. Link to comment
pmctexas Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Will you be able to connect to a media server like Jriver on your local network and stream music ? Link to comment
Snowmonkey Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Will you be able to connect to a media server like Jriver on your local network and stream music ? You can connect to JRiver using Gizmo or JRemote on an Android phone/tablet and use that to cast to the CCA. Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted. - Einstein Link to comment
master Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Will you be able to connect to a media server like Jriver on your local network and stream music ? Yes, but if a streaming/media server is all you need then MinimServer is highly recommended. A media player/library manager like Foobar or JRiver is an overkill. Next to the Word of God, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world - Martin Luther Link to comment
jeffmudrick Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 This unit looks like it will power both Chromecast and Remedy simultaneously. http://www.ab-system.hk/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=64 Link to comment
Snowmonkey Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 A media player/library manager like Foobar or JRiver is an overkill. I agree, but pending a fix by Google, it's a way to downsample those occasional 96/24 files which are causing the CCA to choke. Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted. - Einstein Link to comment
alligatorman Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 This unit looks like it will power both Chromecast and Remedy simultaneously. TeraDak U9VA Linear Low noise Power Supply Wow good find! Are you going to try it? Link to comment
jeffmudrick Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 What the heck. It gets mixed reviews compared with higher priced units but certainly would be an improvement. Link to comment
jjraffin Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Wow good find! Are you going to try it? I'm using it now. Works great. Also means one power cord rather than two, helpful if you run out of spots. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment
jeffmudrick Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Adapter: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EY8IUVA?keywords=micro%20usb%20to%20dc%20adapter&qid=1453246862&ref_=sr_1_3&sr=8-3 Received this set today, works fine. Link to comment
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