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tomyc
Contributor I
Mar 16, 2022 1:45 PM UTC

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

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 2:00 PM UTC

    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.

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    Moflap99
    Lyricist I
    May 26, 2022 2:52 PM UTC

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

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