The answer is, it depends on how fussy you are.
“Streaming doesn’t get simpler than this.”
That’s what web link streaming boxes are for.
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The upside is better-sounding music.
This is all great and lots of fun, but there’s one big question.
So really, why not just hook up your phone to the amp via USB?
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Conversion
There are a few points of view here.
Theargument here goesthat if the source material isn’t full quality, then why bother with fancy equipment?
But that argument falls short in a few ways.
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It doesn’t matter if the digital bits arrive via iPhone, your laptop, or a Hi-Fi streamer.
The answer here is that it doesn’t make any difference, sound-wise.
But is may make a big difference in other ways.
Having a permanent setup can be more convenient than using your phone.
Just don’t buy one unless you really, really have a good reason.
Spend that money on vinyl instead.
