| My favorite recent discovery in the HiFi world (after losing interest about 15 years ago) are the WiiM network streamers. Connect them up to any old system via RCA, toslink or coax and you can: - stream from a wide number of subscription services - stream from your own DLNA server or samba share - cast from Chromecast or AirPlay - with multiple devices, you can do multi-room synchronized streaming - apply parametric EQ, including (in the higher end models) auto room correction - hook up a digital source (eg, TV) so you can apply EQ - hook up an analog device (like a turntable) and stream it to the rest of the devices in the house The app's surprisingly good, the firmware updated regularly. The cheapest version is under $100. They're like Chromecast Audio's on steroids. When (eventually) they die or get superseded, it's easy to replace without needing to touch the rest of the system. I have 3 at the moment, the main one hooked up my amp and speakers from the 80s, which I picked up used in the 2000s. |