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US Streaming Music Market Share
US music streaming market In the US music streaming landscape, Apple Music ranks second in terms of market share, capturing 30.7% of the audience, just behind Spotify, which leads with 36%. Apple Music boasts over 93 million subscribers and pulled in $9.2 billion in revenue in 2023. Its robust standing owes much to its seamless […]
Read MoreAES67, ST2110 and Dante
Audio over IP (AoIP) initially gained traction as traditional analog and early digital audio distribution systems hit their practical limits. The shift started in broadcasting, where routing hundreds of audio channels efficiently became a challenge for conventional matrix systems, making them more cumbersome and costly. Nowadays, nearly every major audio equipment manufacturer offers products compatible […]
Read MoreInterfacing AES3 and SPDIF
Overview The era of mainstream digital audio kicked off with the advent of the compact disc in the early 1980s, which means it’s been around for about twenty years now. Today, we have two primary serial interfaces in use: AES3 (also known as AES/EBU) for professional applications and S/PDIF for consumer electronics. While it’s relatively […]
Read MoreTHD+N : Multi-room Streaming Amplifier Testing
Total harmonic distortion Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) is a measure of the harmonic distortion present in a signal. It is defined as the ratio of the sum of the powers of all harmonic components to the power of the fundamental frequency. A closely related term, distortion factor, is sometimes used interchangeably. In audio systems, lower THD […]
Read MoreGoogle Cast- The Ultimate Guide to Streaming
Google Cast is a protocol created by Google that allows users to stream audiovisual content from their devices to compatible smart TVs, speakers, and other home entertainment systems. It was first introduced on July 24, 2013, with the launch of the first-generation Chromecast, a small streaming device designed to plug into a TV’s HDMI port. […]
Read MoreNEXT GENERATION BLUETOOTH LE AUDIO
An update to the existing Bluetooth audio technology,Bluetooth Low Energy(LE) technology has some important new features and improvements. Classic Audio operates on the Bluetooth Classic radio while LE Audio operates on the Bluetooth Low Energy radio. LE Audio not only supports development of the same audio products and use cases as Classic Audio, it introduces exciting new features that promise to […]
Read MoreHow to Connect Speaker Wire
How to connect speaker wire To properly connect your speakers, you’ll need to determine what kind of speaker terminals you have, and what connectors they’ll accept. We’ll run down all the steps below, but this video is a great starting point: The first step is to determine which ends of your speaker wire are positive […]
Read MoreHow to transfer Audio to Multi-room Streaming Amplifier with UAC
What’s the difference between Class 1 and Class 2? The difference is in the resolution of music they can deliver. Class 1 will give you a BIG improvement in sound compared to your computer’s own headphone output, however class 2 will take you one step further. Class 1 can send up to a maximum of […]
Read MoreWhat Is HDMI ARC and HDMI eARC
What Is HDMI ARC and HDMI eARC HDMI ARC and eARC are the easiest way to connect a TV and Amplifier What is HDMI ARC ARC, which stands for “Audio Return Channel,” is a feature that many people might not be fully aware of. It was introduced with the HDMI 1.4 standard back in 2009 […]
Read MorePower and Amperage vs. Electrical Wire Size in AWG
Power and Amperage vs. Electrical Wire Size in AWG When setting up a multi-room streaming amplifier and ceiling speakers, knowing the right wire gauge and amperage is crucial. The wire size must match the circuit’s amperage rating to prevent overheating and potential electrical issues. Higher amperage means thicker wires are needed to safely handle the […]
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