Can I stream high resolution local files?

Audio Gear Talk BluOS: NAD & Bluesound
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Running Roon core from a Windows 10 laptop with local SACD rips. I have the option of streaming directly to a Denon 4400H AVR or my Bluesound Node 2i (which is also connected to the Denon). With either option I’m only seeing streaming via Airplay, which I understand is limited to 16bit CD quality?

Is there a way to stream in full high res?

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I don’t know about the Denon but the Node can receive 24/192 high res audio via RAAT, which is the native Roon streaming protocol, as it is a Roon ready device.

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I had assumed that the Node could receive high res streams therefore I was surprised to see the Airplay indicator show up when streaming to the Node. Is there anything specific I need to do? I’ve only had the Node for a week and am still learning how to use it correctly.

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Go into Settings Audio and make sure the Network devices are enabled

Devices show up twice if they support AirPlay, under AirPlay and Network Devices

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It should appear as a Roon Ready device like this

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Enable it there and disable the AirPlay entry for it. You can even disable airplay entirely in the BluOS app.

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