Full Range Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 So today I started to delve into computer audio streaming on a tiny budget I wanted to utilise my iPad 3 and the Apple TV with my DAC But how can it be done to access files stored on another storage devise Let's face it - Audiophiles have more music and in different formats that an iPad can handle So the questions were asked and as the information was absorbed the answer was simple If one has a more modern style of router -- That has at least one USB input -- Download an app ( free lite versions are available ) like 1) Remote File Manager or (2) File Explorer Have your router setup info ready - as in -- admin name & password Plug in either a USB stick or External Drive into the router USB input and your away You then have access to the entire information on that storage media - Audio, Text, PDF ect Choose the file to open contents You open an audio file and its list will be displayed Click track and it will play on the iPad via its own audio player ( see photo ) If you want to play its contents on your Hi Fi system you need to activate " Air Play" The Apple TV that is connected to a DAC will then take over and play the audio files So far I have had fantastic results But will test it further tomorrow Here is a screen shot of the onboard app audio player of Remote File 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcgreg Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 ApplyTV is pretty good bang-for-buck considering all of the features. This setup gives you CD quality streaming for about a hundred bucks plus whatever your storage device cost. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcgreg Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Surprisingly my iPad didn't autocorrect my typo. I'm going to leave it as proof of Apple's fallibility Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full Range Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 Testing quality of playback - It's very good and very close to CD quality I have come across an Aplication issue - it reads the content of FLAC, WMA files but won't play them This could be because it's the Lite versions of the Aplications I downloaded but I will search for an app that supports FLAC and other audio formats Has no issues with WAV, MP3 and Apple Lossless So far very happy with excellent speed and play back quality on this setup But need to find another App that supports all Audio formats Stay tuned and I will update later However don't be shy to post any suitable apps for me to try Also I would like to compare thoughts and opinions of others that have tried this setup 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full Range Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 Well that did not take long I started searching for a Remote Media server instead of a Remote File Server I am sure with a bit more research I will find an app that has cover art - but in this early testing phase I'm just looking for free applications until I find the right one Came across this app that works well Some screen shots 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full Range Posted July 30, 2015 Author Share Posted July 30, 2015 A quick update is in order for this thread I have been enjoying the set up Sound quality - if CD is 10 then this setup would be 9 Remote Media Manager Pro app - has worked flawlessly, it's very easy to set up and use, has volume control on the full expanded player but could use a volume slider on the mini player as well Observations Solid State media works a little better at wifi transfer than a spinning hard drive but only by a very tiny amount So far very impressed with this implementation and the Remote Media Manager Pro app 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFJ100 Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 (edited) What I do is to play my Samsung Audio Note 2014 10.1 through an OTG cable into my DAC, using Audio Player USB Pro (and thereafter to headphones or it could be amps/speaker). So the bit I am missing is that I am playing files off the Android itself and not from my PC which is my media server. So I should then either plug in a hard drive into the router as you say or else find a way through into the network and find them on the PC. So long as I am plugged into the DAC, I should be ok, or otherwise, as you suggest, something wi-fi into the stereo that is the equivalent of the Apple TV. It will all be easier when I am back in my normal house (camping out due to a reno) and I can just access the PC directly! Also - Audio Player Pro kills the battery on the Samsung in just over 1 hour - but I have a Lavalink cable on the way from the US which is supposed to allow both OTG and charging functionality at the same time (but not guaranteed to work, apparently...we'll see) Thanks for the thread though...it does get one thinking... Edited August 11, 2015 by tfj100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full Range Posted August 11, 2015 Author Share Posted August 11, 2015 I have contacted the Remote Media Pro Application Developers to recommend some improvements These are as per my email below - Congratulations on having the only app that can read and play multiple audio files such as FLAC and others that audiophiles favour A thread on stereonet.com.au has been recently created on wifi audio Firstly let me say your app has worked flawlessly so far on my testing My setup is USB directly connected media on a modern router RManager reads contents on IPad and transfers via Apple TV to DAC to HiFi system Your app is being tested on my system ( Note - Reproductions and listening impressions will differ when using other equipment ) A couple of recommendations In settings - 1) An audio quality setting - or state that it's always on 100% at all times Reason - Trying to get computer audio to equal or better CD is difficult - so by giving your app the ability to source and send the media / audio file in the highest quality and at the fastest transfer speed would be a fantastic step forward To my ears it's almost to CD quality 2) A Volulme slider on the small / mini player would also be fantastic Reason - Currently one needs to use the expanded player to adjust volume 3) Adding a player background image would be a nice feature Reason - I haven't been able to add an image - so it may be me ? 4) In the future ( But only if the replay quality is not affected ) Add - Artist and Track information ( Cover art ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joz Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Paul, back to your original post. See if someone near you can lend you a Squeezebox, Touch or Classic. Try before you buy I can't speak more highly of mine.Bang for your $$ it's unbeatable. If you haven't tried one I would suggest doing so .It seems that you already have everything else that is needed. But if you are really happy with what you have already, no probs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full Range Posted August 12, 2015 Author Share Posted August 12, 2015 Paul, back to your original post. See if someone near you can lend you a Squeezebox, Touch or Classic. Try before you buy I can't speak more highly of mine.Bang for your $$ it's unbeatable. If you haven't tried one I would suggest doing so .It seems that you already have everything else that is needed. But if you are really happy with what you have already, no probs Daphile also comes highly recommended, however I cannot get it working on my spare laptop I already have the controller Apps for Squeezbox & iPeng installed, and was to be used with Daphile. so your suggestion may be a good one to source and trial a Squeezebox and compare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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