The Computer Audiophile Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Anyone tried Tidal Connect yet or know more about it? Seems identical to Chromecast. https://tidal.com/Connect Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 I just upgraded a Bluesound Pulse 2i and see the option in Tidal's app. Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
Daren F Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 More info here - https://www.whathifi.com/news/tidal-connect-one-touch-casting-of-hi-res-and-dolby-atmos-music The Computer Audiophile 1 Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 6 minutes ago, Daren F said: More info here - https://www.whathifi.com/news/tidal-connect-one-touch-casting-of-hi-res-and-dolby-atmos-music Thanks for the link. Unfortunately it's just regurgitated and word-smithed from Tidal's info. This sentence is a disservice. Anything starting with "Presumably" could be guess by anyone without any information. "Presumably tracks in Tidal's 60-million-strong library can be cast via Tidal Connect at their maximum quality, and that allowed by the user's subscription..." Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
Daren F Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Would be nice if it would allow control of the desktop app from the smartphone app. The Computer Audiophile 1 Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 13 minutes ago, Daren F said: Would be nice if it would allow control of the desktop app from the smartphone app. That would be cool because then you could use any USB DAC or similar without the certified Tidal Connect devices. Daren F 1 Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
Cebolla Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 1 hour ago, The Computer Audiophile said: Thanks for the link. Unfortunately it's just regurgitated and word-smithed from Tidal's info. This sentence is a disservice. Anything starting with "Presumably" could be guess by anyone without any information. "Presumably tracks in Tidal's 60-million-strong library can be cast via Tidal Connect at their maximum quality, and that allowed by the user's subscription..." Info from What Hi-Fi can be suspect even when they don't presume: https://www.whathifi.com/advice/mp3-aac-wav-flac-all-the-audio-file-formats-explained "MQA (hi-res): A lossless compression format that packages hi-res files for more efficient streaming. Used for Tidal Masters hi-res streaming." We are far more united and have far more in common with each other than things that divide us. -- Jo Cox Link to comment
LawrenceT Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Daren F said: Would be nice if it would allow control of the desktop app from the smartphone app. Exactly! I was hoping I could control the my Mac desktop app with my phone. I guess not. Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 40 minutes ago, LawrenceT said: Exactly! I was hoping I could control the my Mac desktop app with my phone. I guess not. Perhaps sonore @vortecjr can enable Tidal Connect on a Rendu. Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
altsouza Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 Hi, I asked the Ropieee XL developer if he will include Tidal Connect in It. I will keep informed. Antonio Link to comment
photonman Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 How come Spotify can create such a solid "connect" product while all the other streaming services struggle? Spotify Connect is one of the big reasons I stick with them. RIG: iFi Zen Stream - Benchmark DAC3 L - LA4 - AHB2 | Paradigm Sig S6 | Cables: anything available Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted October 25, 2020 Author Share Posted October 25, 2020 1 hour ago, photonman said: How come Spotify can create such a solid "connect" product while all the other streaming services struggle? Spotify Connect is one of the big reasons I stick with them. Money, time, and talented developers. Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
newworld Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 I'm still trying to figure out exactly what kind of feature Tidal Connect is. I have Bluesound and use the Tidal integration. How is Tidal Connect better/more convenient? Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 11 minutes ago, newworld said: I'm still trying to figure out exactly what kind of feature Tidal Connect is. I have Bluesound and use the Tidal integration. How is Tidal Connect better/more convenient? With Bluesound it's more of an option that isn't as nice as with other components that don't have a full app and user interface. Or, if you just like the Tidal interface better than Bluesound, it's all you need. If you only stream using Tidal, without any local content, you can just use Tidal Connect etc... Bluesound is a different case than others without full apps, like the new KEF LS50 Wireless 2. Sure KEF has an app, but not like Bluesounds. Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
newworld Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 14 minutes ago, The Computer Audiophile said: With Bluesound it's more of an option that isn't as nice as with other components that don't have a full app and user interface. Or, if you just like the Tidal interface better than Bluesound, it's all you need. If you only stream using Tidal, without any local content, you can just use Tidal Connect etc... Bluesound is a different case than others without full apps, like the new KEF LS50 Wireless 2. Sure KEF has an app, but not like Bluesounds. I see. So it's most beneficial for Tidal fans who prefer to use the Tidal interface. It's a work-around solution for systems without Chromecast, then. Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 5 minutes ago, newworld said: I see. So it's most beneficial for Tidal fans who prefer to use the Tidal interface. It's a work-around solution for systems without Chromecast, then. 100% Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
newworld Posted October 26, 2020 Share Posted October 26, 2020 22 minutes ago, The Computer Audiophile said: 100% I was just discussing on another forum this very importance of "Casting" as the new listening habit, and how Bluesound in its closed form will have to undergo a serious platform change to accept Chromecast Audio in the future. Maybe that's what's in the works for the 3rd generation of Bluesound products? Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted October 26, 2020 Author Share Posted October 26, 2020 Google has had some crazy requirements for being a Chromecast endpoint. Not sure if this is still the case. Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
Lauritsvd Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 I asked tidal support, if it would be possible to control the windows app with an iPhone? Here’s the answer: At the moment, you can’t control your desktop, but this feature is coming soon! The Computer Audiophile 1 Asus Prime-P z590 MB. Intel Core i5 11400 , Jcat usb XE Pci-usb card. Intel Optane m2 with Euphony Stylus software. And running Ramrod. Jcat Femto Netcard. HDPlex linear w300, HDPlex 400 atx, HDPlex H5 case. MPAudio SLS-hpuln with JCat Optimo Nano Powering the Jcat XE pcie-usb card. Farad 3 lpsu powering the Netcard femto. 2 Buffalo 2008 switch. One stock, and one Buffalo 2008 switch with NewclassD Neutron star Clock powered by MPAudio SLS-hpuln, Voltcraft fps_1132 lpsu Powering the fibernet box, and first Buffalo 2008 switch. With a Idovr regulator. Link to comment
adam2434 Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 It would be great if Tidal Connect came to mainstream AVRs/AVPs from Denon and Marantz, etc., and also streaming boxes and Blu-ray players. Tidal using Heos is workable, but using the native Tidal app would be a lot better. Sure, connecting a Chromecast Audio to my Marantz AVP is another solution (I have several CCAs lying around), but it would be nice if Tidal Connect worked with more mainstream equipment directly. I contacted Tidal on this, but my guess is that a lot of this would be in the hands of the downstream equipment maker to implement, so I'm not holding my breath on Denon/Marantz doing this. Link to comment
Rexp Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 You would have thought Tidal would want it on as many devices as possible but it seems hardware manufacturers have to pay for it so are reluctant to enable it. Sounds crazy, am I missing something? Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted January 9, 2021 Author Share Posted January 9, 2021 14 minutes ago, Rexp said: You would have thought Tidal would want it on as many devices as possible but it seems hardware manufacturers have to pay for it so are reluctant to enable it. Sounds crazy, am I missing something? The disconnect is between what Tidal may want and what the Tidal team is capable of getting. It takes skilled people to work with manufacturers and convince them they need this in their product. Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
Rexp Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 As per this Headfi post, IFI don't seem to be rushing to introduce Tidal Connect, must be a cost issue. Link to comment
Rexp Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Tidal access is no longer available on my mconnect app, a sign of things to come maybe. Link to comment
Lauritsvd Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 5 hours ago, Rexp said: Tidal access is no longer available on my mconnect app, a sign of things to come maybe. still works here though. I have just updated mconnect. (playing via Jplay). Asus Prime-P z590 MB. Intel Core i5 11400 , Jcat usb XE Pci-usb card. Intel Optane m2 with Euphony Stylus software. And running Ramrod. Jcat Femto Netcard. HDPlex linear w300, HDPlex 400 atx, HDPlex H5 case. MPAudio SLS-hpuln with JCat Optimo Nano Powering the Jcat XE pcie-usb card. Farad 3 lpsu powering the Netcard femto. 2 Buffalo 2008 switch. One stock, and one Buffalo 2008 switch with NewclassD Neutron star Clock powered by MPAudio SLS-hpuln, Voltcraft fps_1132 lpsu Powering the fibernet box, and first Buffalo 2008 switch. With a Idovr regulator. Link to comment
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