Compare Music Streamers

Compare our most popular music streamers.

Connect to your audio amplifier, powered speaker or soundbar.

Best For

Entry-Level

Studio-grade

Upgrde HiFi System

Wireless Capability

WiFi(2.4G/5G)
AirPlay (2)
Google Cast(Chromecast)
Spotify Connect
Tidal Connect
Qobuz Connect
BT 5.0
UPnP/DLNA

WiFi(2.4G/5G)
AirPlay (2)
Google Cast(Chromecast)
Spotify Connect
Tidal Connect
Qobuz Connect
BT 5.0
UPnP/DLNA

WiFi(2.4G/5G)
AirPlay (2)
Google Cast (Chromecast)
Spotify Connect
Tidal Connect
Qubuz Connect
Roon Ready(coming soon)
BT 5.4
AURACAST

UPnP, DLNA

Bluetooth

Bluetooth Receiver
SBC, AAC
2x Bluetooth RX, able to connect up to 2 smartphones

Bluetooth Receiver
SBC, AAC
2x Bluetooth RX, able to connect up to 2 smartphones

Bluetooth Transmitter
SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX LL, aptX AD, LDAC, LC3
1x Bluetooth TX, able to connect up to 1 Bluetooth speaker or headphones

Bluetooth Receiver
Codec: SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX AD, LDAC, LC3
2x Bluetooth RX, able to connect up to 2 smartphones

Bluetooth Broadcast
Auracast

Wired Network

Ethernet RJ45

Ethernet RJ45

Ethernet RJ45

Multiroom

AirPlay 2, Google Cast

AirPlay 2, Google Cast

AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Roon Ready(coming soon)

DAC

Integrated on MCU

AKM AK4490EQ

AKM AK4493

Power

5V/1A Type-C DC Input

5V/2A Type-C DC Input

5V/2A Type-C DC Input

Input

Line In
USB Stick

RCA In
Optical In
Type-C PC DAC
USB Stick

TV Input(HDMI eARC)
RCA In
Phono In
Coax In
USB-B PC DAC
USB Stick

Output

Line Out
Optical Out

RCA Out
Optical Out
Coaxial Out
Subwoofer Out
12V Trigger Out

RCA Out
Optical Out
Subwoofer Out
12V Trigger Out

Audio Format (Up To)

192khz/24bits(Hi-res)

192kHz/24bits (Hi-res)

192kHz/24bits (Hi-res)

USB Playback

V

V

V

NAS

V

V

V

EQ

V(Available on Line Out only)

X

V(DSP AK7735)

Control

GO CONTROL APP
Touch Button
Remote (IR)

GO CONTROL APP
Reset Button
Remote (IR)

GO CONTROL APP
Touch Button
Reset Button
BLE Remote
Optional smart knob control

Display

V

X

X

Sync with Light

V (Need extra USB dongle)

V (Need extra USB dongle)

V(Built-in)

Included Accessories

Manual x1
Aux 3.5mm Cable x1
2-1 RCA Cabke x1
Power Adapter x1
USB Type-C Cable x1
IR Remote Control x1

Manual x1
2-2 RCA Cabke x1
5V/2A Power Adapter x1
USB Type-C Cable x1
IR Remote Controller x1

Manual x1
2-2 RCA Cable x1
5V/2A Power Adaptor x1
USB Type-C Power Cable x1
USB Type-B Data Cable x1
BLE Remote Controller x1

Wireless Capability

TX: aptX HD, aptX, aptX AD, aptX LL, AAC, SBC

RX: aptX HD, aptX, aptX AD, AAC, SBC

WiFi, Airplay 1, Spotify Connect, Qplay, BT 5.0, UPnP, DLNA

WiFi, AirPlay 1, Spotify Connect, Qplay, aptX HD BT 5.0, UPnP, DLNA

Wired Network

Ethernet RJ45

Ethernet RJ45

Multiroom

WiFi

Yes

Music Service

Spotify Connect, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Tidal, Qobuz, Napster, Internet Radio, BBC Radio. iHeartRadio, QQ Music, QQFM.

Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Tidal, Qobuz, Napster, Internet Radio, BBC Radio. iHeartRadio, QQ Music, QQFM

Power Input

12V/1A DC Input

5V/1A Type-C DC Input

12V/1A DC Input

Analog Audio Input

RCA, Phono in

Line In

RCA

Digital Audio Input

HDMI ARC, Opt In, PC DAC (Type-c)

PC DAC(Type-c)

Opt In

Analog Audio Output

RCA, Sub Out
DAC: ESS ES9023P

Line Out

RCA, Sub Out, Trigger Out
DAC: ESS ES9023P

Digital Audio Output

Opt Out, Coax Out

Opt Out

Opt Out, Coax Out

Audio Format (Up To)

44.1khz/16bits(CD)

44.1khz/16bits(CD)

44.1khz/16bits(CD)

USB Playback

Yes

Yes

Yes

ACPWorkbench

Supported

Supported

None

Web Control

GO CONTROL APP, Knob Button, Remote

4STREAM APP, GO CONTROL APP, Touch Button, Web, Remote

4STREAM APP, GO CONTROL APP, Web, Remote

Display

None

Yes

Yes

Remote

Included

Included

Included