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Video: Belkin's Soundform Connect Adds AirPlay 2 to Your Existing Speakers
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This is neat. I would like if Belkin made a HiFi Audio version where it has SPDIF out, and supports 24 bit 192khz.
Airplay2 supports that.
Airplay2 supports that.
Remember this one...
Released loooonnnngggg time ago
2004
Released loooonnnngggg time ago
2004
I will be buried with my AirPort expresses. May they never stop working
I need this for my Ultimate W200B bookshelf speakers.
Does anyone know if "Audioengine B1 Bluetooth Music Receiver" connects to the iPhone or iPad automatically? ...without going into Settings->Bluetooth->(device) every time
Does anyone know if "Audioengine B1 Bluetooth Music Receiver" connects to the iPhone or iPad automatically? ...without going into Settings->Bluetooth->(device) every time
My AirPort Express 2 and apple iPod hifi system is broken since iOS beta 15… hope they recover with beta 2 I am updating right now, or I will have to buy those.
Dumb question: how is this different from something like this https://smile.amazon.com/Bluetooth-Adapter-Streaming-Wireless-Speakers/dp/B016NUTG5K/ ? I've been thinking about adding one to my turntable receiver so I can stream to my good speakers when my 12 week old isn't patient enough to let me put on records.
AirPlay 2 currently maxes out at 16 bit/44.1kHz (CD quality) just like AirPlay 1
Might have to snatch this. I ended up buying a pair of Klipsch bookshelf speakers back when the Homepad was endlessly delayed and while they have bluetooth built-in it doesn't match the simplicity (and quality) of Airplay.
I have an old first generation Airport Express but that thing is just an exercise in frustration. Constant dropped signals and stuttering, and you can't even administer it anymore with modern versions of the Airport Utility software, meaning I have to find hacky solutions which, as far as I know, are broken in new versions of MacOS anyway.
Admittedly I haven't tried it since I moved out of an apartment into a house, so maybe less wireless congestion would help.
I have an old first generation Airport Express but that thing is just an exercise in frustration. Constant dropped signals and stuttering, and you can't even administer it anymore with modern versions of the Airport Utility software, meaning I have to find hacky solutions which, as far as I know, are broken in new versions of MacOS anyway.
Admittedly I haven't tried it since I moved out of an apartment into a house, so maybe less wireless congestion would help.
Anyone know if this can work with chime notification with homekit doorbells, or is that strictly homepods?
That's the one I have. Wish I could claim it was still reliable but using it is an exercise in frustration.
This won’t work with any kind of notifications. It’s strictly a destination for AirPlay 2. I have one.
Whats the advantage of Airplay 2 over original airplay, when it comes to just sending music? I have one of those old Airport devices that Justperry posted, and it works fine connected to my stereo.
Honest question, where can I get an air port express with airplay 2 for £25? A1392 had the airplay 2 update (I believe a1264 didn’t), and even on eBay I can’t see any for £25.
Ah, thank you. Nothing I care about when just playing music.
Not an option if you need AirPlay 2.Another option I came across recently is Andover Audio's Songbird. It's an Airplay (version 1) and Internet Audio streamer. A little more money ($149) but you can stream Spotify, Tidal, Qobuz and others as well. Does output 24-bit/192kHz.
Songbird Internet Music Streamer
The Songbird HiFi Streamer delivers internet streaming audio to any system, new or old, in plug-and-play box. Access and stream your favorite services including Spotify, Qobuz, TIDAL, and iHeartRadio over your WiFi network. Free app to control. DLNA and Airplay compatible.www.andoveraudio.com
Forget about price — it’s unfortunate it has taken so long for a device like this to come to market. I find it interesting this releases after Google Chromecast Audio was discontinued. I would have never guessed those sequence of events. Apple just recently landed as my “soundbar replacement” with the introduction of theatre mode on the Apple TVs. (2 HomePods in the den and 2 HomePod minis in the living room).
I would really like to see a product from Apple that competes with Google Nest Hub and also see Siri improve just a little bit more and then I’m all in on HomeKit/AirPlay 2/HomePod assistants. I want to be there, but Google Assistant is still just too dang good.
I would really like to see a product from Apple that competes with Google Nest Hub and also see Siri improve just a little bit more and then I’m all in on HomeKit/AirPlay 2/HomePod assistants. I want to be there, but Google Assistant is still just too dang good.
Nothing to do with Belkin, it’s an Apple protocol.
The biggest advantage I've run into is being able to stream to multiple devices/destinations from an iOS device. iTunes/Music will stream to any mix of AirPlay 1 or 2 devices, but iOS devices can only target multiple AirPlay 2 destinations.