Does anyone use a Chromecast Audio?

The chromecast DAC is ok but I use a Chord Mojo with an optical feed from the chromecast which is a noticeable improvement.

 

Thanks for confirming that. I've got Android, and good fibre broadband speed, so sounds like it should be OK...

 

Your well set, I reckon it’s a solid product for what you pay it’s a bargain. I noticed last night that from my iMac archive.org streamed to my google chromecast tv upstairs. So I will try it with audio chromecast later on my hifi.

 

Cheers. Got to be worth a pop at that price!

 

I just got the Musical Paradise 301 mkiii and wasn't sure how my chromecase audio would mate with it, but it works flawlessly, and sounds way better than when i had it hooked up to my vintage yamaha.

I just use spotify but think i may do the Tidal HD trial and see what all the hub-bub is about, bub.

 

I finally figured out how to get my CCA working again after a long struggle of pinpointing why my laptop could no longer 'find' my CCA for casting.

It was a long effort with lots of dead end searching on google.

Still get drop outs though via wifi.

Sounds pretty good, though.

 

I have Tidal that I use with a Bluesound Node 2 and it works flawlessly in my main system. However the Tidal app and my Chromecast Audio in my secondary system is junk. Let’s see, it freezes, sometime won’t play at all, when I choose Shuffle it might play 3 tracks then stops and I have to choose a playlist again, if I choose Play it will usually play at least a dozen songs, then I get the dreaded “we are no longer able to contact your Chromecast “, when I choose a play list I always have to restart Play to get it to cast... There is more but you get my point. With my Node 2, it just works.... which I like. Node 2 = I like. Chromecast = junk.

 

I think it might be something with the Tidal app. Not the Chromecast.
So, the app might be the "junk" side of it.

 

What John describes is similar to what I experience casting from a Chrome browser session to my CCA; audio dropouts, stutters, inexplicably stops at random times.

I'm still troubleshooting, but it works for the most part.

 

Yes, I want to try another steaming service with the Chromecast just have not gotten around to it. The Tidal integration with my Node 2 app works great. I’m assuming that was developed by Bluenote and not Tidal.

 

I use one in my garage system to stream Spotify when I work out. Works great. A nice cheap little device. I wasn’t expecting much as far as sound goes, so I’m happy with it.

 

I love my CCA - but my use of it is limited to when we're downstairs listening to TIDAL streaming (thru the Gumby) via speakers (we have a very open 2-story floorplan, listening room is upstairs, open to the main level, all creating an amazing listening chamber on both floors). Otherwise, I'm either streaming TIDAL in through a nice laptop, or listening to CDs or vinyl.

 

I initially had similar issues with my CCA, though I use mine with a phone app. It's been reliable ever since I reinstalled the app and manually reset the device with the little oval button. That was the fix suggested by the support tech.

 

No, I use this app and it will NOT "cast" to the CCA. I only use Spotify, Plex, and Google Play music. I have not tried any of the others suggested above.

 

Are you speaking of the Google Home app? I have that on my iPhone but control via the Tidal app also on my phone. So, reinstall Google Home then reset the CCA?

 

Yes, the Google home app. I don't use that app for anything but the CC, but I suppose that could pose a headache for those who use it for additional devices.

 

If you have a GameStop store near you they are closing the CCA out for $25.97

Google Chromecast Audio ‑ Black for Android | GameStop

 

Streaming doesn't go so well here in the mountains, but I'm loving the Musical Paradise. I was completely surprised how by how good it is. Once I found the right tubes I don't want to go back to my $$ SS amp and pre.

 

What tubes ya rockin? I have vintage rca black top and gold lion kt77's. Very smooth combination with my tannoys

 

I run my Chromecast via spdif into my Chord mojo and find it sublime for streaming and iPlayer radio. It’s not my main source (Technics sl1200g) but boy it’s good! Trounces my old CD player and DAB radio.

 

It’s all happening. If you’ve got a bunch of Chromecasts and Roon, the new release brings them together. Trying now and it works flawlessly. My Tidal content, my NAS content and my favorite playback program are all finally in one place (my phone) and I can stream to the whole house. I am thrilled.

 

I bought one too. Connected it to the Parasound Halo Integrated via optical input so I can use the Halo's DAC, and stream from my computer or iPhone via wifi, very nice. Money well spent but you'll need an extra toslink cable for the optical input.