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There is an HDMI MDC module for NAD, but I cannot find confirmation that album art is displayed, so I think it is not. NAD C388 doesn't have HDMI out, and nether does Node2i.
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HEOS also displays album art and stream quality onscreen (with TV connected), which is very nicely done with album art repeated blurred in the background layer - which color-matches the display for each track to terrific effect (again, thank you Sound United). If you've used voice command tech, you already know fewer words is always better to avoid confusing Alexa. BluOS requires, "Alexa, tell Bluevoice to.". BluOS's Alexa integration isn't done as well (they don't have the deep pockets of Sound United for app development folk). HEOS works easier with Alexa - just say, "Alexa, play modern country in the basement." (wife), and Denon turns on, TV turns on, GoldenEar Tritons come to life with UltraHD (FLAC) quality Tim McGraw - happy wife. Think of them as (because they are) Wifi connected remote controls that don't stop playing just because the remote left (to get gas). If using HEOS or BluOS, they will keep playing (if you leave - to get gas for the mower) and control range is limited by Wifi connection (control device must be on same network). They will also receive Bluetooth, but aptX won't provide same sound quality (limits of BT bandwidth) and limits of BT range (if you step away). Funtioning very similarly, using PC/Android app and Alexa (voice control). They both work splendidly over Wifi for me using mesh-capable Asus routers (x3 for coverage of 1 acre). Both AmazonUHD capable, NAD is also Tidal native-MQA capable. Have both Denon AVRX6400H (HT system) and NAD C388 w/BluOS2i (2ch system). It coincides well with typical Amazon account, add-on to Prime membership.
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My only real complaints with my current bluetooth method are that HD music sometimes cuts out due to slow connection when playing HD or UHD, I can't play music and take videos of the kids at the same time, and the desire to improve sound quality. The other option would be to wait it out since Amazon Music is pretty new and see what better streamers come out.
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Only other music source is occasional vinyl which I'm looking to upgrade and will ask for help in another post. Recently upgraded from my longtime vintage system Pioneer SX-980 & JBL 4311B to Focal 1038 & Raven Audio Nighthawk. Currently streaming Amazon from my phone directly to my DAC (Topping D50s) Amazon is the only streaming service I use, never tried any other hi-res services and am pretty happy with Amazon so don't care about other streaming services or Roon, hopefully that makes it simpler. One question I have is with Bluesound would I be controlling streamer with the Amazon Music app or Bluesound app?Īny feedback from your experiences with these streamers or any recommended Amazon music HD streamers would be greatly appreciated.
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So now thinking either a Denon/Marantz HEOS or Bluesound streamer, but don't quite understand how they would work or how is usability, so any experiences to share would be helpful.
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For one it said it wasn't streaming directly from the internet but rather transferring music from my phone to the streamer, and when I went to the Google app store the reviews are horrible. Was initially leaning toward the Audiolab 6000N based on reviews and price, but the reviews for DTS Play-Fi were not great. Looked at Amazon site and based on their recommendations it was mostly streamers that used DTS Play-Fi, Denon/Marantz HEOS, and beyond that not sure if any other options or how they would work. Ideally I'd like to have a streamer that let's me remotely control Amazon Music from my phone with streamer connected to internet via ethernet. This is the only streaming service I use. I'd like to get some opinions on the best streamer compatible with Amazon Music HD. Newbie here, forgive me if I butcher the lingo.