HI-RES AUDIO & Apple Music done right (& WITHOUT an iPad)
Darko Audio・2 minutes read
Apple Music users are seeking high-res audio solutions, with previous methods involving DACs via USB. Changes in Apple Music hardware in 2023 impact audio quality, with Android-based streamers offering native app support for CD quality and high-res audio.
Insights
- Hardware changes in Apple Music have impacted the accessibility of high-res audio, with CD quality streams at 44.1 kHz and higher rates like 48 kHz, 96 kHz, or 192 kHz considered high-res.
- While traditional methods like connecting an iPhone or iPad to a DAC via USB were common for high-res audio, newer Android-based network streamers like F R7 and ever solo DMP A6 now offer native Apple Music app usage and handle CD quality and high-res audio bit perfectly, showcasing advancements in audio technology beyond Apple's ecosystem.
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Recent questions
How can I listen to high-res audio from Apple Music?
By connecting your iPhone or iPad to a DAC via USB.
What are the characteristics of CD quality streams?
CD quality streams are at 44.1 kHz with 16 bits.
What changes have occurred in Apple Music hardware?
Changes in hardware now allow for high-res audio.
How does Apple TV affect incoming audio streams?
Apple TV resamples all incoming streams to 48 kHz.
Which devices allow for native Apple Music app usage?
Android-based network streamers like F R7 and ever solo DMP A6.
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