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  1. Timwsiy, did you use the stock ipad lightning cable (the one use for charging the battery) when configuring the D7050 for "Dock" source, or do you need a special cable?
  2. timwsiy, did you settle on BubbleUPnP and Asset? It took awhile, but I received feedback from NAD on a number of features. I thought I'd share this Q&A in case others are considering the NAD D 7050... 1. Does the D7050 support gapless playback via any of the following sources: DLNA/UPnP AirPlay AptX Bluetooth iPad dock NAD: The D7050 doesn't support gapless for any of the above 2. When streaming via DLNA, can the 7050 play at bit-depth/sampling rates higher than 24/96kHZ, such as 24/192 or 32/384? NAD: 48K which is a limitation by Apple module (RioTubes: I'm skeptical of this reply; any thoughts?) 3. When streaming via DLNA, can it play 24/88 specifically? NAD: No. 4. Same Q when using the 7050's dock input with iPad. Will it play 24/88, 24/96 and/or 24/192 or just 16/44? NAD: iPad is limited to 48K 5. Regarding its ability to use Bluetooth aptX, will the 7050 only work with the basic aptX codec,or will it also work with "aptX Lossless" or "Enhanced aptX" which can process higher resolution formats (not limited to 16-bit/44.1kHZ like the basic aptX codec)? NAD: Only aptX. Enhanced aptX and aptX Lossless are not features in the D7050. There is no current plans to release an upgrade to included them. 6. This is a long shot, but I am wondering if something like squeezelite software (a squeezebox emulator) could be downloaded on the 7050? NAD: No, this is not possible. Nor are we planning to make it possible in a future upgrade.
  3. plan is to plug one end of Cat6 cable into router, and the other end into a UPnP compliant audio receiver (vis-a-vis rj45 wallplates on both sides). As a separate issue, if I wanted to connect the TV in the same room as the audio receiver to the network, should I run two separate cables, or just one and use a switch? thanks for your feedback on this...
  4. Bluesound is interesting in that the components incorporate amplification and d/a based on NAD's implementation of the DDFA chipset (full digital amp circuit from CSR) that is used in the M2, C390DD, M51 and now the D7050. I've heard the C390DD and was very impressed; it compared favorably to a First Watt F3/SB Touch combo. I have a D7050 on order. NAD's sister company is PSB which has some involvement also in Bluesound (i.e. the speakers)...I have not heard Bluesound but, based upon the components (DDFA and PSB) it should be a big step up from Sonos in terms of SQ. DDFA is so good, I would like to see a higher-end, 2-channel active loudspeaker with DDFA used for amplification, d/a and digital crossover. Yet, it seems BlueSound is hardly stocked anywhere and offers a limited number of speakers.
  5. timwsiy, thanks for the feedback on your experience thus far. I have a feeling that 24/96 is max via DLNA but I'll confirm this with NAD today and report back. For an alternative to DLNA until you work that out (but only up to 16/44), you could install Logitech Media Server (free) on your server and then use iPeng on iPad or Squeezepad on Android (in-app purchase to make use of iPeng-player) and then stream to the 7050 via AirPlay if using the iPad (16/44 lossless) or aptX Bluetooth via Android. Mine is not set up so I have not tried this, but this was suggested as something to try. No high rez, but many report that iPeng/SqueezePad are vastly superior to the DLNA control points at this time.
  6. and if not Spotify, any other streaming apps that can be integrated and manipulated with JRemote that enable artist/album/track search of a vast music library?
  7. Thanks Cebolla for the education on DLNA. The 7050 is presently enroute, but I have read other user posts which suggest that NAD did not create its own control point for use with DLNA. My plan for the Win7 pc is as use for music library mgt via LMS or JRMC, ripping and storage via external USB HDD. I also use this pc to manage a sonos system. I have read that when JRMC is configured as a DLNA server that JRemote can play gapless. I have been reading a lot of folks' feedback on various forums that these DLNA control points are sluggish, sometimes buggy and generally not as functional as something like iPeng. The one exception seems to be JRemote which people rave about, although technically it is not a control point but rather a remote controlling MC..as I understand it. I don't know if the 7050 supports gapless playback. I will ask NAD. Previously in this thread, it was recommended that I use a few airport expresses to improve the wifi range. I was hoping to avoid pulling CAT6 cable, but I think I will do that, or use powerline wifi. That begs the Q as to whether powerline protocol limits audio to 16/44? My concern with airport express is it limits to 16/44 and I would like to play 24/96 or 24/192. I think the NAD will support these, since the specs indicate that it will play 24/96 via USB and 24/192 via digital input. I'm leaning towards trying three different setups: (1) JRiver configured as DLNA with JRemote, (2) Stream from PC (Logitech Music Serve) to an iPad via iPeng and then, in turn, to NAD via Airplay; however, AirPlay is limited to 16/44. The vast majority of my library is 16/44 but it would be nice to be able to play other material, or (3) If the wifi range just doesn't do it, then the 7050 has an Ethernet port. In this 3rd scenario, would I control playback via something like iPeng if I was using LMS on the Win7 pc, or otherwise? I would appreciate feedback on the above approaches, or suggestions on a better way. Thanks
  8. I have a Sonos system and like the way the Sonos interface incorporates Spotify and enables one to save Spotify tracks or albums under playlists and favorites. I'm planning to set up a second system with JRMC controlled by JRemote via iPad. Can Spotify be controlled by JRemote in this way? I'm trying to evaluate how many of my desired features can be accomplished by JRMC/JRemote versus other alts. Thanks!
  9. When using JRemote on iPad, does the use of JRemote or the iPad impose a bit depth/sampling rate limit to what can be streamed (i.e. 24/96kHZ for example) or can this combo be used to stream higher sampling rates?
  10. Thanks David. Two Qs: are the use of the aiport expresses simply to ensure more stable wireless? In other words, if the NAD were in the same room as the server and router, would these not be needed? Do any of these iPad control point options support gapless playback?
  11. Hi, First post here, and I'd like to solicit advice as I'm way out of my element. I have purchased a NAD D 7050, a digital amp capable of receiving stream from DLNA server or, alternatively, an iDevice via AirPlay or Bluetooth aptX. Current setup: - I have a 64-bit, win7 PC - ASUS RT-AC66U router / Time Warner High Speed Cable - External USB HDD with music library consisting of FLAC and WAV files - Sonos app on Win7 pc through which I play my music library, Spotify and radio to.. - Sonos soundbar in media room - iPad Air with Sonos app - I do have Logitech Media Server 3.7.7 and squeezelite installed, but not in use New Equipment for playback in different room: NAD D 7050 digital amp Gallo Strada IIs iPad Air as control point NAD D 7050 specs: up to 24/192 via digital audio input; 24/96 via computer/type B USB The NAD is capable of DLNA/UPnP rendering. Alternatively, one can stream from an iPad via AirPlay (limited to 16/44 !!) or aptX Bluetooth. I have a Q out to NAD as to whether the NAD can decode aptX Lossess or Enhanced aptX which can decode bit-depth and sampling rates higher than 16/44. Goals: - wireless - use iPad Air as control point capable of playing music library, spotify, radio - 24/192kHZ if possible - utilize existing Win7 pc if possible - Whereas I am not concerned about SQ on the sonos system, I want highest possible SQ in this Strada/NAD system Concerns: - I've heard DLNA control points like PlugPlay are not as bug free and slick as iPeng - I do get wifi in the room designated for new system, but is far from the router and not consistent...but good most of the time I'm really out of my element here, and would appreciate your advice. Thanks!
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