Macbook to Blusound Node streaming better than 44.1KHz?
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Is it possible to stream from a MacBook to a Blusound Node with better quality than 16 bit by 44.1KHz? For example, devices that have a USB-B audio port can stream over USB from a MacBook at 96 or 192 KHz. I understand over Airplay you can stream Apple Lossless to the Node, but I assume this is downsampled to fit in the Airplay 16x44.1kHz bit rate.
Can you use an HDMI 2.1 cable from a MacBook to a Node to transfer audio using HDMI 2.1 eARC? Or are the only options Airplay, Tidal Connect over TCP/IP, Coax digital or Toslink optical digital?
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Official comment
Bluesound devices don’t have a USB input to connect a PC, however the new NODE ICON due soon will have USB C for connecting a computer.
https://www.bluesound.com/products/node-icon/#tab-connections
The HDMI input on any Bluesound player is only for connecting a TV.
See this support document for Apple Music / Mac at CD quality.
https://support.bluos.net/hc/en-us/articles/4403218953495-Does-BluOS-Support-Apple-Music-Lossless-streaming
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