The only thing I don't really like is the fact that the app won't rotate but that's not much to worry about.

It also has a long list of services it will play including Tunein, Iheart etc and can store favorites. Unlike the Echo Link, there is no confusing source switching and is simply done in the app making the unit something of a budget preamp if needed as it does have its own volume control although no equalizer is yet available. I used the supplied velcro and attached it to the back of my cabinet reducing the count of additional visual cables. Rest assured that the Cirrus Logic DAC in the Song Bird has nothing to be ashamed of.Īnother advantage is its size. I have the analog output going to my Cambridge and the digital going to its Wolfson DAC and can quickly switch between the two as a means of DAC sound comparisons, or, to see which one offers a more preferable sound given any source material or speakers I may be using.

It also has the advantage of having both its digital and analog output active at the same time. I bought myself a small tablet just for this system and spent just $250 for both pieces. Their software is designed by Link Play and works very nicely for the most part and is pretty intuitive and fast as hell to boot. They also do that to make it more compatible with DACs in older and lesser advanced amps. Pardon my wording I'm not too bright when it comes to this stuff. Andover says they resample as this product can be set up in a multi unit arrangement and it will help in keeping your network from being over loaded. The digital output is down sampled to 16/44 but to tell you the truth, it still sounds damned good to my ears. The Song Bird is good for 24/96 on Tidal and Qobuz right now via its analog output and the manufacturer promises the same for Amazon in the near future. I bought one just for Amazon music and for a while, chased the 24/96 route but found that a dead end on a budget. Take a serious look at the Andover Audio Song Bird.

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