Google Chromecast Audio
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54 reviews
Great device
Super device, works a million times better than this ROCKI player.
However, I advise you to install BubbleUpnp on your mobile phone. This allows you to stream from various sources to a wide range of streaming devices. The app also supports Youtube and Soundcloud.Pro
- Simple set up
- High quality
Contra
- Additional app necessary (as only online music can be listened to in Google Play)
Solala
I bought the Chromcast Audio as an "extended" accessory for Google Home. To theoretically replace the Sonos. However, this is not possible. Watching films on the smartphone while streaming the sound is also not possible - because it is not snchron.
Pro
- Cheap
- Easy installation
Contra
- For music only - not YouTube or movies
- Synchronising with several devices is quite difficult
Absolutely recommendable
A must have for music fans or to upgrade the networkless music system.
Pro
- Quickly connected and playable for virtually any sound from mobile phone
- High transmission quality in contrast to the normal Chromecast adjustable
- Does what it should without any interruptions
Contra
- Unfortunately, Digitec did not supply me with a Swiss power adapter.
- Spotify only supports the stick with a premium subscription
Good
I am very satisfied. The only drawback is the time lag between sound and picture when streaming YouTube. But that is a technical problem and difficult to solve.
Pro
- Price
Contra
- Time offset of sound and image
Function ok, moderately satisfied...
Works ok, sound quality mediocre. Can only be used with Chrome or Android and must be streamed from online apps like Spotify. Youtube app does not work (because no video). Delay of approx. 1 second makes it impossible to watch a film with it.
Pro
- Cool and simple solution for streaming apps when set up
Contra
- Delay (distracting when watching a film via Chrome/Youtube)
- Handling (app required, only web streaming apps or Chrome)
Actually super
Does not work properly if there is a Jura coffee machine between the Wi-Fi router and the Chromecast.
Is in use.
Expectations fulfilled.
So so
It's okay, nothing more. The DAC should be better. Even a Bluetooth speaker of medium quality can easily keep up. Rather the wrong choice for hi-fi fans
Good value and good, absolute "nobrainer".
The Chromecast Audio is just great, several apps support streaming to it and thanks to the optical output it is possible to connect a high-quality DAC. (that's how I use it).
It also supports audio up to 96kHz/24bit.Pro
- S/PDIF output
- Compatible with almost every streaming app (Spotify, Tidal, Dezzer, Roon, Qobuz etc.)
- Unbeatable price/performance
Contra
- No fixed level option for the audio output
- Audio socket and power connection not both on rear panel
Only for music - no Youtube streaming possible
After being impressed by the Chromecast, I bought the CHromecast Audio for my system in the kitchen. Streaming music via a radio app or Spotify works without any problems. I was only a little disappointed that I can't stream music videos etc. from YouTube.
Pro
- Spotify
Contra
- Youtube
Apple users scroll past
Unclear at point of sale that it won’t integrate at all with Apple Music, nightmare to connect up with phone and chrome home when more than 1 WiFi present. All in all think I’ll never use unless apple integrates as in theory it would be a great piece of kit to stream music collection to fantastic old school hifi.
Works, but not without interfering signals
The Chromecast actually works quite well. I use it with acustica lounge from geneva. You constantly hear a noise signal, as if it had a loose contact. This is particularly annoying with classical or quiet music. The workmanship leaves a lot to be desired for the price.
I highly recommend it to all music lovers
great way to listen to music anywhere
Great!
Very easy to use and exceptional sound quality when coupled with Tidal Hi-Fi! Also works with the Apple universe
Pro
- Easy to use
- Quick setup
- Compact size
Top
Have now made my old stereo system smart :)
Pro
- easy set-up
- Streaming via Spotify etc
Contra
- Partial problems with connection
Good quality for expanding the functions of a B&O system
Works
Had many bugs in the beginning.
Had many bugs in the beginning.
Recommended product.
Excellent. We use it every day.
Pro
- Ease of connectivity.
No-brainer for Android users with old "dumb" speakers at home.
I have two of them and use them separately and in combination. If you have an Android mobile phone, you'll be pleased; the whole thing doesn't work so well on iOS. In general, however, it is ingenious for integrating old dumbspeakers or hi-fi stereo systems into the streaming world, but also practical if you are building something new and want to be flexible with the speakers.
NOTE: YouTube does not work (except via the thirdparty app or simply streaming audio directly from your Android phone, but it needs battery power). This will probably change with the new YouTube Music service.
Otherwise, the usual audio streaming services are supported: Spotify, Google Play Music, Deezer, Soundcloud, Pocket Cast, Plex, Tidal, TuneIn, Qello and many more.Pro
- Cheap
- Good range of apps
- Open Cast Platform
Contra
- Not all apps with Cast functionality are CC Audio compatible, e.g. Youtube
Highly recommended (if Chrome Cast is not already built in anyway)
Easy to install. Do not use the product in the same room as the WLAN router. Nevertheless, no repeater is necessary because it runs stably and without problems.
Pro
- Allows different music apps
- Problem-free / little effort / inexpensive
Does what it should
Meets the requirements and is very easy to set up. Set it up in the Google Home app, set where the device is and you're ready to go. The AUX cable supplied is a bit short - replace it and the thing is nicely hidden.
Pro
- Simple set up
Contra
- Somewhat short AUX cable included
Unbeatable value for money.
Unbeatable value for money. I connected my old amp, simple, efficient, fast. Allows multiroom. Sound quality quite acceptable for "lambda" user. I've been using it for a while now, but it's not long enough to connect the chromecast to the amp.
Pro
- Simple
- Awards
- Multiroom
Contra
- 35mm jack cable too short
Very happy, a good buy, I use it every day
It's nice to be able to enjoy the quality of my hi-fi systems in several rooms at the same time. No more different music in different rooms and no need to be locked into a multiroom compatible brand. I recycled a 20 year old hi-fi system which works perfectly. You can also adjust the sound offset as needed, in ms. Don't forget to select "full sound range" for the hifi devices, in order to take full advantage of the quality which I find excellent for an amateur like me.
Pro
- scalable, can be added later in other rooms
- recycling of old quality equipment and therefore top quality/price ratio
Contra
- Requires a fixed wifi connection
Conditionally recommendable
If you can cope with the confusing user interface, there's nothing better.
For me, it was a quick fix to a problem. But it is not satisfactory as a permanent solution.Pro
- Easy to install
Contra
- User interface on IOS confused
Good price/performance ratio
Works well, according to the description.
Pro
- Small and compact
Buy recommendation
Price / Performance 1A
Easy to set upPro
- Price/Performance
- Simple set-up via app
- Can be controlled via many apps or from Google Home
Super
Great additional device for a music system that does not offer streaming.
Pro
- Small
- Price
Ok for the price
Simple product with mediocre audio quality
Pro
- Simple set up
- Good management via Google Home
Contra
- Audio quality mediocre, especially via the optical connection
recommendable. turns the oldest hi-fi stereo system with aux or coax input into a modern system.
the little thing works perfectly. delivery was prompt. of course, a stable wifi is crucial for setup and operation. note: does not run via bluetooth.
Pro
- Easy to install
- Small and inconspicuous
Contra
- don't be put off if your own wifi "goes haywire*. wait and see, then it will work.
Little power biscuit!
It works great, I bought it to connect it to my stereo amplifier. In combination with TIDAL HiFi, the little biscuit sounds great.
Note: with my Asus RT-AC88U I first had to lower the "Beacon Interval" from 100 to 50, otherwise the audio playback stopped every 20-30 seconds. (Solution found here: https://productforums.google.com/d...)Pro
- My stereo system is now "smart
- Sounds 100 times better than via the Spotify Android TV app
- Price performance top
Contra
- If necessary, change the beacon interval
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