OraStream

" do I have to have a Brio desktop running at home at all times for this strictly Cloud use case? If yes, can someone explain why?" No, you do not have to have a BRIO desktop running at home to stream uploaded files from cloud library at home and on your phone. Streaming from the cloud library is via CloudFront CDN so you have the best chance of getting streaming in full bit-perfect lossless audio quality. With your BRIO account, take advantage of the 25 GB free cloud storage to upload possibly about 50 favourite CDs and see if the improved access you get from putting your personal music online is works for you. Read this to learn about using BRIO's web uploader for batch-uploads to cloud storage: https://brio.orastream.com/pdf/Makes_Music_Sound_Better-2.pdf

HDtracks has been powered by OraStream (for just over a year now). There is a self-service feature for users to re-download their recent download orders using the web downloader (My Downloads) and the HDtracks desktop downloader app. SO the policy on no re-downloads is no longer true. I hope this clarification is useful.

While lossy formats (aac and mp3) are supported in the desktop uploader, they were omitted from the web-based uploader. We have now added mp3 support for web-based uploads to cloud storage. I should point out that mp3 and aac audio files uploaded to BRIO cloud storage also gets encoded in MPEG-4 SLS - as such, although they appear/stream as 44.1k/16b audio, they only contain lossy audio data from the original aac or mp3 source files. I also wish to take this opportunity to thank Chris and Audiophile Style for the opportunity to tell the OraStream story; the attached provides an insight to adaptive streaming for those inclined to find out more. Quality_Whether_You_Want_It_Or_Not.pdf

Hi Chris In case CA readers missed this, the Neil Young Archives mobile app is available on the App Store. Users' reviews have been good!. Seasons' greetings!

Yes, primephonic s based on an enhanced implementation of MPEG-4 SLS coding for streaming. When bandwidth allows, audio streams in bit-perfect lossless (native) resolution.

Primephonic is also accessible on most web browsers: https://play.primephonic.com Stereophile did a release review this week for info: https://www.stereophile.com/content/primephonic-launches-classical-streaming-us-and-europe

Think https is available on NYA.

OraStream server backend support http and https requests.

A new player build has been deployed to the NY Archives. It uses multi source nodes to schedule audio buffering - helps reduce audio stutter. Also enables HTTP fetch to benefit users on supported browser (Chrome, Safari, Opera) with streaming delivery via CDN and higher audio (bitrate) quality.

Thanks - please provide via customer feedback to the Archives. Kind regards.

We provide adaptive audio streaming and web/native audio player implementations (OraStream's tech) for desktop and mobile platforms. While we also develop front-end client apps, services don't necessarily need to use them as is with the Neil Young Archives.

At its current state of development, Web Audio don't have sample rate matching; hence the output audio is determined by the OS (as Chris has pointed out) and DAC support. Development, however, is progressing so sample rate matching in Web Audio protocols won't be too long away. There are other matters relating to web audio, e.g. stuttering on initiating some PC apps. On the other hand, it has made native resolution audio more broadly accessible to music consumers, e.g., casting 96.24 audio to speakers with the $35 Chromecast Audio. Both OraStream and BRIO desktop apps implement sample rate matching. Both apps also interface to networked players, such as, DLNA/UPnP renderers, SONOS, Chromecast and BluOS player devices. They would be available when the service requires them.

1. As it is, BRIO can't be used with Roon. 2. I don't have knowledge about Roon's development plan 3. There is no need to use a cloud service in BRIO. When you install BRIO desktop app, it turns the PC/MAC into a server that streams your music library (on the PC/MAC) to another PC or mobile device. Your music library stays in your PC/MAC and is not uploaded to a cloud service. 4. Yes, that is what the technology does. 5. I do not know if OpenVPN supports port forwarding. You can check in Settings > Brio Desktop > look at Remote and Local Address; if the Remote address is different from Local Address, your home network router has enabled port forwarding. In this case, the BRIO server at home will be able to stream to a remote device (outside the home). For more information, please visit this link.

"Thankfully, for those of my audience who care and want to hear all the music, every recording I have ever released will soon be available in Xstream high resolution quality at my complete online archive." ....why should there be any doubt that Neil Young would be able to make his own releases available soon?

I've added a couple of technical resources about MPEG-4 SLS and OraStream's adaptive audio streaming here if there is interest to find out more.