1. I am considering getting a Core and wondered what fellow Beoworlders make of it several years down the line? Is it an enjoyable, mature and reliable product?2. Does anyone know if Airplay2 handles 24bit, 96-192khz files if I were to stream them to the Core? It’s not critical but helpful to know when deciding to go with a more pricey classical music streaming plan that offers genuine high resolution material or not.Thank you.
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Beosound Core 2020 and High Resolution on Airplay2
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1. My BS Shape works without any problems at my satisfaction. 2. To my knowledge, Airplay only supports up to 48kHz.1. I am considering getting a Core and wondered what fellow Beoworlders make of it several years down the line? Is it an enjoyable, mature and reliable product? 2. Does anyone know if Airplay2 handles 24bit, 96-192khz files if I were to stream them to the Core? It’s not critical but helpful to know when deciding to go with a more pricey classical music streaming plan that offers genuine high resolution material or not. Thank you.
I use the Core exclusively for AirPlay 2 with no complaints. I have also used it with an Apple TV 4K connected to TV for video and Core playing the audio in another room and the sync was perfect. I also have it in wireless mode (I have good all house wifi coverage with Google Mesh).
AirPlay 2 is 16bit/48khz. I believe you can stream Hi Res from the B&O App if you like (I haven't tried it). In my case I switched from AirPort Express to Bluesound Node 2i to the Core primarily because of the audio quality. Connected to my Beolab 11 and Beolab 6000 speakers the audio sounded clearer with a little more defined bass. Not sure if it was because of the DAC in the Core or because you can set it to the right speaker type in the B&O App and the sound is then optimized for the speaker. Anyway, I really like it.
Mine is. Works great and very reliable. Was planning to buy two more to update a couple rooms that are still on Masterlink, but have decided not to now that MultiRoom is being discontinued.1. I am considering getting a Core and wondered what fellow Beoworlders make of it several years down the line? Is it an enjoyable, mature and reliable product? Thank you.
I’ve had a core for the last 15 months or so. Initially I found I had to restart it from time to time as things seemed to freeze occasionally. (Perhaps once a month)But for the last 9 months or so it has been completely stable. I use it for tunein radio and and streaming Spotify to my BL18s and 19. The essence remote is a nice way to interact with the core too. I would happily recommend the core.
@Carolpa or @Jaffrey2230, what is your source for "AirPlay 2 is 16bit/48khz."? I have not seen any straightforward answer from Apple about the protocol, nor from B&O about the device. An Apple TV only supports 48kHz, sure. But others? (Edit: Sorry, perhaps you meant that a Core *VIA* Airplay2 is 16-bit/48kHz? If so, the question is how you figured that out?)
There are 3 separate issues: (1) Does the sending device send that particular sampling & bit-depth data stream? It seems to depend on both the device and the application running. (2) Does AirPlay2 the protocol support it? (3) Does the receiving device even support inputting the stream at that rate, and if so, does it internally down-sample it before (or in) its DAC? The most clear and declarative answer I have seen -- see post #33 in the thread below -- is unsourced, alas:
https://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/notes-on-chromecast-airplay-and-hdmi.892495/page-2
Well I’ve just read the following thread:https://archivedforum2.beoworld.org/forums/t/31004.aspx Naturally, I’m now cautious about spending £600 only to find it doesn’t work as originally advertised a few years from now. stories like the above don’t inspire confidence...
Why not just get a third party streamer, with Airplay and or Roon capability too?B&O just don't seem capable or willing to offer a fuller featured digital transport these daysWell I’ve just read the following thread: https://archivedforum2.beoworld.org/forums/t/31004.aspx Naturally, I’m now cautious about spending £600 only to find it doesn’t work as originally advertised a few years from now. stories like the above don’t inspire confidence...
Do you know of any third party streamers that would also trigger Beolabs to wake up?Why not just get a third party streamer, with Airplay and or Roon capability too?B&O just don't seem capable or willing to offer a fuller featured digital transport these days
why spending this amount on a mkIYou are better if with an mkII or CoreWell I’ve just read the following thread: https://archivedforum2.beoworld.org/forums/t/31004.aspx Naturally, I’m now cautious about spending £600 only to find it doesn’t work as originally advertised a few years from now. stories like the above don’t inspire confidence...
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