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tomyc
Contributor I
March 16, 2022

Hi Res lossless 24bit 192khz to sonos five via Line in jackplug

  • March 16, 2022
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I would like to know if this is a good solution to play hi res files (24bit 192khz) on a sonos five stereo system.

As far as I know and read in div. threads in this forum it is not possible to stream Apple Hi-Res lossless via the Sonos app (only AAC 256).  Amazon Music Ultra HD or Quobuz/ Tidal is limited to 24bit 48khz.

Streaming from Apple Devices via Airplay is also limited to lossless (16bit 44khz).

That's why I thought about the following:

Usage of my Apple Devices (Mac or iPad) via DAC (e.g Topping DS 50 or FIIO) connect via USB and then use line in to Sonos five. I can see (via a borrowed RME ADI2 ) that I receive 24bit 192khz from my Apple devices.

My question now is: is the SONOS five directly using this stream without any further conversions, or does it convert the stream, when it is played locally via the wired connection described above (Mac-USB-DAC-jack plug -Line in Sonos five)?

Anyone using this solution already? How does it sound?

Thanks a lot,

regards tomyc

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    Kumar
    May 26, 2022

    It gets even sillier when MQA fans crave the little blue light on their decoder.

     

    Compare that to HD video where any indicator on the screen that says 1080P/HD is completely redundant. 

    Ah yes, but sit far enough back from the set and they all look the same: SD, HD or 4K.

    PS: This did not go through at first writing - I find that on a large screen at recommended viewing distance, SD is not a pleasure anymore if the HD version is available. HD to 4K is not anywhere near that kind of a difference and not something I will change TVs for, and 8K will be pointless, I believe.

    Moflap99
    Lyricist I
    May 26, 2022

    Appreciate your kind attitude Kumar, we all have our opinions, and that’s not a bad thing.  Take care.

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