Was working perfectly on previous MBP with same players, also works in Plex on IOS (ipad), so clearly an issue in the new MBP/Monterey combo
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Belkin Launches Soundform Connect Audio Adapter to Add AirPlay 2 to Standard Speakers
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Was working perfectly on previous MBP with same players, also works in Plex on IOS (ipad), so clearly an issue in the new MBP/Monterey combo
Perhaps you've set the system audio output to AirPlay, and are playing everything through the system output? If so I think everything could have the same two-second delay. If you set the output of the individual players to AirPlay it may sync correctly.
I used to do that yes (through the top right settings icon in the menu bar), and it was working perfectly.
(it still does for youtube or web browser videos)
I just tried through the player settings, but it does not work either
In fact when airplay is not selected as the default output, the airplay output does not appear in the players settings
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So a big no for Airplay 2 on Airport Express, sounds terrible on a good hifi equipment -> Firmware 7.6.9 or .8 (and Airplay 1) it is
There are two options that look really nice now, have you tried either of them?
Eve Play | evehome.com
With Eve Play, stream music via AirPlay to existing amplifiers, active speakers or soundbars conveniently and in high fidelity. This way, your tried-and-tested Hi-Fi system becomes the new star of your multi-room setup.
www.evehome.com
WiiM Pro and Plus | Versatile Audiophile Streaming: Unleash the Brilliance
Unveil the brilliance of your music with WiiM Pro and Plus. Embrace versatile audiophile streaming that redefines your listening experience with uncompromising quality
www.wiimhome.com
You’d have to get HDMI to optical or analog converters, anssuming Apple TV works at all without a screen connected.
You’d still have to connect it to a screen any time ANYTHING goes wrong, and you’d be restricted to AirPlay. No Alexa, no Google, no EQ, no touch controls, no other services such as Tidal or Spotify and no audio in.
An Apple TV seems like a much worse solution in every single way imaginable, unless you actually want to use it as the Apple TV is intended to be used.
the WiiM looks tempting - I have however now bought a couple of RPI‘s and Hifiberrys, which is still cheaper.There are two options that look really nice now, have you tried either of them?
Eve Play | evehome.com
With Eve Play, stream music via AirPlay to existing amplifiers, active speakers or soundbars conveniently and in high fidelity. This way, your tried-and-tested Hi-Fi system becomes the new star of your multi-room setup.
WiiM Pro and Plus | Versatile Audiophile Streaming: Unleash the Brilliance
Unveil the brilliance of your music with WiiM Pro and Plus. Embrace versatile audiophile streaming that redefines your listening experience with uncompromising quality
But I wouldn’t have, if the WiiM existed already at that time, as it is much more convenient
I got an open-box-return WiiM mini for practically nothing, so I thought I’d try it. I have a few spots where Ethernet is not practical, so I did have use for it.
The hardware and the app are both really nice, I’m really surprised I haven’t heard a lot more about the WiiM products.
I’ve had a price alert on the Belkin one for years, and when it finally did dip below the threshold, I decided to try it out too. The hardware isn’t as nice, and it lacks a lot of the features (and again, no Ethernet) compared to the WiiM, but as an AirPlay 2 receiver it also does what it says on the tin. The setup through HomeKit is a nice touch.
I’m going to pick up an Eve Play and/or a WiiM Pro when they drop in price and replace an AirPort Express to see how they compare.
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indeed both EVE and WiiM seems to be nice pieces of hardware (with the EVE more focused on the Apple Ecosystem only) - pity it took them that long
and even if you use it as intended there are (unexpected) restrictions - e.g. my brand-new Marantz receiver doesn’t treat HDMI inputs on par with analogue (or digital) audio inputs with regards to HEOS.
Unfortunately I am stuck with HEOS - as i sunk some money into their amps.
Also soundwise it is still the best
After a lot of messing around I ended up using my TV for all the HDMI inputs instead of the receiver, and feeding the audio from the TV back to the receiver over toslink. This has the added advantage that the receiver doesn't get to throw up its stupid overlay on top of whatever I am watching any time I do something to it, such as changing the volume.