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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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