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What is streaming audio
Streaming audio is playing music from a network source. This can be the internet (Spotify, streaming radio, Tidal, Deezer, Qobuz) but also from an internal network source. Think of a NAS or PC.
What is multiroom audio
Multiroom audio makes it possible to play music in multiple rooms from one system. So you have one app or controller to control multiple rooms. It is also possible to link rooms, allowing them to play the same music (synchronously). That can be fun at parties, for example.
Why streaming and multiroom audio?
Streaming audio / music is nice because you suddenly have a lot of music at your disposal through the online services. Most services offer millions of tracks. And it’s getting more every year. So you don’t have to buy everything anymore, you’re done with a subscription.
Do the online services work on all devices?
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. Not all brands support all online services. So make sure that the desired service actually works on the device you want to purchase.
Is there a quality difference in online services?
Yeah, it is. In fact, there is a choice between services that offer – lossless – CD quality or better and services that offer – lossy – compressed music where the quality is (slightly) less than CD.
