More band width when using Speedify internet bonding. When one iPad is out of premium hotspot data (not throttled), it can then utilize unlimited, throttled hotspot data.
When both iPads are out of premium hotspot data, I add my iPhone to the mix and have three devices connected. I’ve even used four devices with three on throttled hotspot data and one on premium hotspot data.
Speedify allows you to chose which devices are primary and which are secondary. I usually set the throttled devices as primary to maximize their use. It’s just a way to squeeze more hotspot data out of Verizon.
The previous rear deck audio system was made up of a Google Chromecast Audio conneted to a Pyle Street Blaster boombox, which sounded way better than one might expect. When this B&O BeoPlay A6 wireless speaker became available on Drop at a greatly reduced price I picked one up to replace the monstrous Street Blaster. The speaker is sitting on a shelf I made to fit over one of our extra outdoor chairs. Next to the speaker is an Amazon Fire HD 11 Max tablet running Roon (remote). The BeoPlay A6 has Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay and Google ChromeCast. I am presently streaming from Roon using ChromeCast. The sound is quite good and makes sitting out the deck a very pleasant experience.
When I was 18, beginning my audiophile journey, I went with my father to a guy who built and sold Focal Aria kits.
I was hooked on the speakers. He somehow convinced me to skip it and buy something else.
I wasn’t satisfied with new speakers. And the next. And the next.
The main issue I had with all speakers I owned was my favorite record store has Focal Aria 2 installed in one of the rooms. Every visit to the store brings back that dissatisfaction.
Last week a new entry was posted in Facebook marketplace, and 30 years later I’m finally a proud owner of a slightly banged up, but sonically very good, Focal Aria 5. They sing exactly as I remember them.
Now I only need to build a nice system around them.
Bye-bye, Sonos! We welcome Dynaudio Emit 20 + 2x Topping B200 power amps + V70 Velvet DAC via USB to Roon Rock Intel NUC. I never thought sound could be so good, as I was really surprised how good Sonos Five and Sub are, but my current system sounds so much better that this is the complete end game for me.
Oh, what good news! Thank you. I will work on optimizing my environment now, as this was just the first step to setting everything up and trying to hear the difference. But for sure, even now, I am so happy to leave Sonos, as I have never heard music so clear and beautiful.
Yes, I upsample to DSD256. My personal feeling is that DSD256 is the sweet spot for my May DAC, even though it’s capable of higher rates. I’m only using the DAC in NOS mode and using HQPlayer to handle the upsampling
From top to bottom room setup…
LG C3 48" OLED TV connects via optical cable to Audiolab.
Audiolab 8300MB monoblocks power amps
HifiMan Sandra open back planar headphones
Audiolab 8300cdq preamp/CD player/USB DAC
Raspberry pi-4 RoPieee Roon bridge with external DC power supply
Dynaudio Audio Contour 1.3mk2 floor standing speakers
Nordost Odin balance XLR interconnects and Nordost Style speakers cables
Weiduka power distributor and AC voltage regulator.
Complete silent 
