6. NET
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DLNA compatible network playback is supported.
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Use any DLNA apps to connect and playback songs in the Servers or Streaming
music suppliers.
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Please refer to separate next Chapter for NETWORK function.
Network
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DLNA compatible network services are supported with AIO.
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No support for Apple Airplay at this time.
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No support for WiFi DLNA at this time (only Wired LAN supported).
Terminology
REMOTE CONTROL
– Use your desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone to tell the Server
what to play.
SERVER
– The Server organises your music, and displays your library, streaming services
and radio stations on the Remote Control’s screen. When told to play a file, the Server
pushes the music file to a Renderer.
RENDERER
– The Renderer turns the music file into a digital audio signal to send to your
DAC.
DAC
– The DAC converts the digital signal to an analog signal and sends it to an amplifier.
Different products on the market may combine two or more of these functions:
STREAMER
– This term is used loosely, but it usually means a DAC with an Ethernet input,
and combines the Renderer and DAC functions in a single device. Many streamers work by
‘pulling’ files stored on other devices on the network, and so in this case the remote control
talks to the streamer. Other streamers, such as Roon Ready DACs, work by files being
‘pushed’ from a server to one or more streamers, and so the remote control talks to the
server.
MUSIC SERVER
– Most devices called Music Servers combine the Server and Renderer
functions in a single device, and may include a ripper.
RIPPER
– Ripping simply means reading the data on a CD and storing it as a playable music
file. This process needs to be done well or you will be disappointed in the results, and given
that it takes a lot of time to rip a large library, you should make sure this process is done at
the highest possible quality.
