HEOS
Reddit take
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Pros
- I recommend getting one with network connectivity. For Denon it is HEOS and for Yamaha it is MusiCast. You'll be surprised how much you end up using it.
- To the best of my knowledge, Denon = HEOS and HEOS is UPnP compatible. Turn on media sharing on your PC. This activates UPnP/DLNA In the file explorer you must be able to see the Denon (streaming audio device)
- Yes, HEOS sends bit perfect, hires audio to the Denon. It’s the simplest way to do it.
- Parent context: Roon or what? Reply: Mix of HEOS and the Arcam app ATM.
- the HEOS kit in my living room does sound better, but probably because the speakers are bigger ( Monitor audio Towers)
Cons
- From review, it seems HEOS may be more reliable but similarly a bit clunky.
- Denon has the Heos that I'm sure they invested into, but it's useless.
- HEOS was the problem with the static.
- Having dealt with Heos in the past I wouldn't even consider Denon/Marantz unless you plan to add an external streamer (yes it's really that terrible)
- I've also looked at getting a Denon AVR and using HEOS for multi room audio, which seems like it might work too, but I've seen mixed reports about the Denon app.
Sentiment
5 positive (45%) · 3 mixed (27%) · 3 negative (27%)
Trust + time weighted score: +21% · raw score 18%
What redditors said (10 of 11)
I recommend getting one with network connectivity. For Denon it is HEOS and for Yamaha it is MusiCast. You'll be surprised how much you end up using it.
To the best of my knowledge, Denon = HEOS and HEOS is UPnP compatible. Turn on media sharing on your PC. This activates UPnP/DLNA In the file explorer you must be able to see the Denon (streaming audio device)
From review, it seems HEOS may be more reliable but similarly a bit clunky.
Denon has the Heos that I'm sure they invested into, but it's useless.
Yes, HEOS sends bit perfect, hires audio to the Denon. It’s the simplest way to do it.
Parent context: Roon or what? Reply: Mix of HEOS and the Arcam app ATM.
HEOS was the problem with the static.
Having dealt with Heos in the past I wouldn't even consider Denon/Marantz unless you plan to add an external streamer (yes it's really that terrible)
the HEOS kit in my living room does sound better, but probably because the speakers are bigger ( Monitor audio Towers)
I've also looked at getting a Denon AVR and using HEOS for multi room audio, which seems like it might work too, but I've seen mixed reports about the Denon app.
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