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I have to say that I have always found Spotify the most musical. However, the sound was much worse than Qobuz, so I couldn't resist the better sound. That's no longer the case. Spotify is now very good in terms of sound and music. It is now the first time that I am quite satisfied with digital. Especially after I made the following arrangement:
Router > BJC 2.7m Cat 6a > Cisco Switch 2960 > BJC 10m Cat 6a > Netgear GS 108T-200 > BJC 2.7m Cat 6a > MDSM3.
The daisy chain arrangement with the Cisco adds a touch of "Naim" to the sound, which I like very much, with no loss of musicality.
Router > BJC 2.7m Cat 6a > Cisco Switch 2960 > BJC 10m Cat 6a > Netgear GS 108T-200 > BJC 2.7m Cat 6a > MDSM3.
The daisy chain arrangement with the Cisco adds a touch of "Naim" to the sound, which I like very much, with no loss of musicality.
MDSM3 / Netgear GS 108T-200 / BJC Cat 6a / K200 (Lejonklou Cut K400) /
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Agreed - there has been quite a big step change with Spotify over the last year, and I find myself listening more to digital than I have ever done before.
I am sure there must be a lot more to come in terms of musicality, with digital.
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So you're recommending adding an extra switch,and how does Spotify compare with plugging MDSM3 straight into your router?Any chance of some clips ,I'm intrigued about how you managed to create a Naim sound with your setup.Eli7 wrote: ↑2021-05-31 17:23 I have to say that I have always found Spotify the most musical. However, the sound was much worse than Qobuz, so I couldn't resist the better sound. That's no longer the case. Spotify is now very good in terms of sound and music. It is now the first time that I am quite satisfied with digital. Especially after I made the following arrangement:
Router > BJC 2.7m Cat 6a > Cisco Switch 2960 > BJC 10m Cat 6a > Netgear GS 108T-200 > BJC 2.7m Cat 6a > MDSM3.
The daisy chain arrangement with the Cisco adds a touch of "Naim" to the sound, which I like very much, with no loss of musicality.
I know that tune
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Mentioning the Daisy Chain arrangement was a side note, not a recommendation. I have lived with Naim for a long time. The sound now reminds me a little of Naim. I like it that way.Lego wrote: ↑2021-06-01 10:17So you're recommending adding an extra switch,and how does Spotify compare with plugging MDSM3 straight into your router?Any chance of some clips ,I'm intrigued about how you managed to create a Naim sound with your setup.Eli7 wrote: ↑2021-05-31 17:23 I have to say that I have always found Spotify the most musical. However, the sound was much worse than Qobuz, so I couldn't resist the better sound. That's no longer the case. Spotify is now very good in terms of sound and music. It is now the first time that I am quite satisfied with digital. Especially after I made the following arrangement:
Router > BJC 2.7m Cat 6a > Cisco Switch 2960 > BJC 10m Cat 6a > Netgear GS 108T-200 > BJC 2.7m Cat 6a > MDSM3.
The daisy chain arrangement with the Cisco adds a touch of "Naim" to the sound, which I like very much, with no loss of musicality.
The Cisco, by the way, is very popular with the Naimies.
Spotify without a switch I like less.
MDSM3 / Netgear GS 108T-200 / BJC Cat 6a / K200 (Lejonklou Cut K400) /
M140
M140
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Which are the best settings for Spotify?
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M.
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Disable NormalizationMatteo wrote: ↑2021-06-07 11:30Which are the best settings for Spotify?
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M.
Audio Quality- Very High
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.......and disable "Auto adjust quality" and use the desktop app (not the web player). I have only "Explicit content" enabled, all other settings are disabled.
Matt
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Matt
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MBP / Exposure pre + power (both modified) / JBL3677
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If I couldn’t have streamed via my iPhone or iPad, I likely wouldn’t have started.
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There are multiple reports so far that Apple Music sends lossless tracks as lossy AAC files via AirPlay.
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MBP / Exposure pre + power (both modified) / JBL3677
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Today I updated to the latest Spotify version (1.1.61.583). I have the impression it is even more musical.
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MBP / Exposure pre + power (both modified) / JBL3677
MBP / Exposure pre + power (both modified) / JBL3677
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New version today but not yet HiFi: 1.1.62.583
Did anyone compare it to the former one?
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MBP / Exposure pre + power (both modified) / JBL3677
MBP / Exposure pre + power (both modified) / JBL3677
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Hi Matt, what resolution is displayed in Kazoo?
MDSM3 / Netgear GS 108T-200 / BJC Cat 6a / K200 (Lejonklou Cut K400) /
M140
M140
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I am on MacBook Pro/Spotify desktop app into USB DAC so only streaming quality "very high".
I suppose if they provide redbook they would display something like "HiFi" or "lossless".
Matt
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Matt
MBP / Exposure pre + power (both modified) / JBL3677
MBP / Exposure pre + power (both modified) / JBL3677
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Ahh, ok. In Kazoo, CD resolution is displayed. But I'm not sure if that's right. How can I check this?
MDSM3 / Netgear GS 108T-200 / BJC Cat 6a / K200 (Lejonklou Cut K400) /
M140
M140
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I use Spotify Connect and when I open Kazoo it shows CD resolution.
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M140
M140
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What does display your Spotify app?
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MBP / Exposure pre + power (both modified) / JBL3677
MBP / Exposure pre + power (both modified) / JBL3677
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Where do I look? I haven't found anything.
I have set the streaming quality to very high and everything else is switched off.
MDSM3 / Netgear GS 108T-200 / BJC Cat 6a / K200 (Lejonklou Cut K400) /
M140
M140
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Same did I.
The situation is undisclosed.
Maybe Spotify granted you to be beta tester for HIFi and Kazoo is right or you have Spotify Ogg Vorbis lossy.
My bet is that Spotify HiFi will not be launched before the end of September.
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Matt
MBP / Exposure pre + power (both modified) / JBL3677
MBP / Exposure pre + power (both modified) / JBL3677
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Anyone tried Apple Music and compared it to Spotify?
Apple music is now Losless streaming and Many more intresting features, specially Apple products. I purhaced AirPods Pro Max Headphones and interest to try Apple Music with these. I found Spotify on iPhone to Airpods sounds wonderfully musical and hands down best noise canceling headphones that i’ve heard.
Apple music is now Losless streaming and Many more intresting features, specially Apple products. I purhaced AirPods Pro Max Headphones and interest to try Apple Music with these. I found Spotify on iPhone to Airpods sounds wonderfully musical and hands down best noise canceling headphones that i’ve heard.
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Spotify sounds better than Apple Music, even though the latter streams lossless. Quite a bit better, actually.
I agree that Airpods Pro Max are pretty good!
I agree that Airpods Pro Max are pretty good!