May 22, 2021 · AirPlay 2 does not support Apple Music Lossless. This is not quite correct. Airplay converts to ALAC up to 16/48. So it WILL play ‘lossless’ (CD quality) but not ’Hi-res Lossless’. However there is apparently a current problem with the ‘link’ Apple use for Airplay where the AAC file is chosen instead of ALAC. Hopefully this gets sorted soon…..🤞
24.06.2021 · UPDATED: Apple's Music App, lossless local content, AirPlay 2 to AirPort Express 2nd Gen - bit perfect at 44.1 only if the system-wide AirPlay device is set. If AirPlay device only selected in the Music app, the output is NOT bit perfect. Apple's Music App, lossless local content, USB output - bit perfect at 44.1.
10.06.2021 · In my previous post on hi-res audio on Apple Music, I detailed how Apple’s ‘hi-res lossless’ content – 24bit/96kHz or 24bit/192kHz streams – can be downsampled or resampled by the playback hardware before it reaches the DAC, often unbeknownst to the end-user. To recap briefly: AirPlay and Apple TV OS are limited to 24bit/48kHz, macOS doesn’t offer automatic …
Jun 08, 2021 · I also wonder what happens then when streaming lossless music through AirPlay in a 24/48 sampling. Is that converted on the amp to 16/44.1 ? I’m using a Denon CEOL N10 HiFi system with AirPlay 2 support along with Cabasse wooden speakers. So far, I feel like I can hear the difference in sound definition and clarity.
I think the real question around Apple Music Lossless is whether AirPlay 2, as a protocol and technology, will support it. Apple and reports have made it clear that current Apple wireless devices will not, but has anyone mentioned AirPlay 2, …
19.05.2021 · Apple Music Lossless and Airplay 2. 7 months ago 19 May 2021. 1 reply; 6140 views S stefanomasi1974 Contributor II; 5 replies Apple Music in June comes with hires sound, I read in various post that the native app in Sonos S2 is …
02.02.2020 · Apple’s AirPlay 2 protocol downsamples audio files to 24-bit 44.1 kHz. Forbes: B&W’s Formation Wedge Sounds Awesome But Needs Some Polish. This number is supported by the fact when I stream Amazon Music HD to my Airplay 2 capable speaker, the device capability changes to indeed 24-bit/44.1 kHz. Introducing Airplay 2 (35:29)
26.11.2021 · With Apple Music about to support a minimum of lossless I would drop my Tidal subscription if I could use Airplay 2 this way. Upto now there has been a definite drop in perceivable quality going from the Naim streaming app using the built in Tidal link or even Tidal app with Chromecast going to Apple Music using Airplay 2 and their 256kps AAC source.
Nov 16, 2021 · Right now, AirPlay 2 only officially supports the lowest lossless tier of 16-bit/44.1kHz, but there’s plenty of speculation that this could be expanded to the 24-bit/48kHz tier as well, given that...
As far as I know AirPlay 2 has long supported lossless audio 2 level 1 darreln · 5m My previous research indicates that Airplay 2 supports ALAC, various bitrates and up to 44.1 & kHz. I am also baffled why sending music from my iMac to a HomePod via Airplay2 would not be sending it at least at CD quality... 2 level 1 fifbiff · 5m
Jun 24, 2021 · UPDATED: Apple's Music App, lossless local content, AirPlay 2 to AirPort Express 2nd Gen - bit perfect at 44.1 only if the system-wide AirPlay device is set. If AirPlay device only selected in the Music app, the output is NOT bit perfect. Apple's Music App, lossless local content, USB output - bit perfect at 44.1.
When playing back one of the newly available lossless tracks from AppleMusic it uses AAC to AirPlay 2 receivers. With AirPlay v1 receivers it reverts to ...
18.07.2021 · The AirPlay handling specifically by Apple Music streaming service is currently inconsistent. That said, AirPlay (1 and 2), as a protocol, it's still capable to provide lossless 44.1 kHz audio for your local files or other sources as before the advent of Apple Music.
30.06.2021 · I also wonder what happens then when streaming lossless music through AirPlay in a 24/48 sampling. Is that converted on the amp to 16/44.1 ? I’m using a Denon CEOL N10 HiFi system with AirPlay 2 support along with Cabasse wooden speakers. So far, I feel like I can hear the difference in sound definition and clarity.
19.08.2021 · Well Bluetooth and Airplay (wireless) are two very different things. From what I understand right now Apple down samples on Airplay 2. They have promised lossless for their home pod things so made just maybe it might happen. iPad > Airport Express > RPI > Topping D30/A30 Pro > Linn Aktiv LK-140 X 2 > Linn Ninka Kustone > SVS Micro 3000.