Streaming from iDevice via USB input

[PhilP]

I'm trialling the new TIDAL lossless streaming service and can stream from an iPod/iPad to my Naim NDX via its USB Type A input. The sound quality is good but I guess it will be even better if I stream directly to my 200.

Phil - you might find that it's more than just a matter of finding a suitable cable. Based on experience at work, I believe that the USB host needs to have special drivers for Apple devices in order to be able to stream audio from them. I'm not sure whether the Devialet will have those drivers already in its firmware.

Actually, come to think of it, I'm not sure that the Devialet can behave as a USB host anyway. (That would be consistent with it having a Type B rather than Type A connector.) Some Apple devices can switch roles and become USB hosts to stream audio to a target device (e.g. in-car systems) but again this requires some Apple-specific protocols to be supported by the other device.

Not wanting to be a wet blanket, but hoping to help you avoid a possible wild goose chase...

Ian

Oh b****r! I thought it would be as easy as connecting to the NDX. Oh well, I will try the adapter when it arrives and report back. I'm only doing this 'cos the TIDAL desktop doesn't run on my old iMac and I thought the SQ would be better than going through the NDX. I was a bit surprised that no-one else seems to have tried this but I haven't seen mention of it anywhere.

BTW, I've kept my old iMac at 10.6.8 because it's a totally bomb-proof configuration with the various apps I have - maybe I will have to give in and upgrade to Mavericks or buy a new Mac...