Article: Streaming Services Through HQPlayer Natively

[The Computer Audiophile]

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[The Computer Audiophile]

2 minutes ago, Foggie said:

Am I to understand I can use HQP client on another device (my laptop) -  sort of like the remote control - while HQP desktop is on my high power wkst in another room doing the heavy lifting sending to NAA in audio rack?

 

Absolutely.

[The Computer Audiophile]

1 minute ago, ted_b said:

Jussi released this with no fanfare, no addtl revenue (i.e it's a free upgrade) and no early clues he was doing this.  Clearly a holiday gift!!  👍🙂🌲

Gotta love it. 

[The Computer Audiophile]

It works with Desktop and HQPe. 

[The Computer Audiophile]

23 minutes ago, R1200CL said:

So in order to have the embedded which is Linux to work, you must in addition have the windows version installed on another computer?

 

Please explain how to properly make the embedded work. 

No. 
 

My version of embedded works without any issues. 

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3 hours ago, firedog said:

Okay, but what's needed to run the Client on, say, a laptop, that doesn't have the Desktop version installed? Is there a standalone version of the client? 

I'm asking b/c I tried running it on a laptop, and I'm getting error messages that I need all sorts of .dll files from the desktop installation for it to run. 

I used the client on my Mac. I only installed the client, not full desktop. However, you can do a full install of desktop and client, but only use the client that doesn’t require a license. 

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3 hours ago, Pashmeister said:

Is it possible to control Qobuz music through the HQPDControl app? I can only play/pause/skip but not search for albums/artists. It would be awesome if this is possible. I could unsubscribe from Roon. 

I believe @Ales Prochazka is looking at this to see if it’s possible. 

[The Computer Audiophile]

7 hours ago, Gavin1977 said:

This is great news for HQPlayer - when will other streaming services be included, e.g Tidal?

Don’t hold your breath for Tidal. Jussi tried. 

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12 minutes ago, R1200CL said:

So one has to use the client to control HQPlayer and then Qobuz via the embedded SW ?

So you will need an extra PC, or does there exist an IOS client ?

 

Edit

Just read the article one more time. Will test with the client on my PC. I see this is a requirement. 
Would be nice if could be possible by the IOS app. I assume it’s technically possible. 

Yes, this would be even better if / there's an iOS way to control it. I hope HDPDcontrol can do it eventually. 

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4 minutes ago, oilpaint said:

Where/How do I download HQP Client? I currently use HQPe on a sonicTransporter that came with HQP installed.

 

Thanks

 

Just download the Desktop installer. The Client is included and doesn't require another license. 

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16 minutes ago, AudioDoctor said:

 

Does that happen every single time?

And just like that, the Doctor will see you now. 

[The Computer Audiophile]

2 minutes ago, luisma said:

I'm going to go out of a limb here and say that my expectations were that HQPlayer direct will sound SOOOOO MUCCCHH BETTERRRR than Roon+Hqp

But after listening I feel it sounds either the same or a "small preference" towards Roon+Hqp

Go figure, I must have no ears at all :)

Cheers everybody, enjoy the music and the season

 

The beauty is everyone has the option. I’m happy to hear you’re happy and enjoying music :~)