Hi all. I'm trying to find a solution to something which really shouldn't be beyond the realm of modern technology. I've spent a while searching for solutions but it seems that the only real option available is Google Chromecast. Anyway, to the issue...
One of the ways I like to enjoy music is to play audio a from a web browser from my laptop (which, critically, is in the same room as but not situated near the HiFi). I use Google Chrome for playing BBC Sounds (for Radio 3 and 4) and for SoundCloud (for electronic music). My current rudimentary setup is my laptop plus Meridian Explorer 2 USB DAC connected to my HiFi via a long and inconvenient physical cable (3.5mm from the DAC into the analogue RCAs in the HiFi). I would very much like to achieve this wirelessly. Bluetooth is out of the question as I want a high-quality solution. I understand there used to be a way to stream/cast from Microsoft Edge to a UPNP/DLNA renderer on the network, but I understand this function has been discontinued. I understand that Chromecast will do the trick, but really want to know if other solutions are available.
Many thanks
One of the ways I like to enjoy music is to play audio a from a web browser from my laptop (which, critically, is in the same room as but not situated near the HiFi). I use Google Chrome for playing BBC Sounds (for Radio 3 and 4) and for SoundCloud (for electronic music). My current rudimentary setup is my laptop plus Meridian Explorer 2 USB DAC connected to my HiFi via a long and inconvenient physical cable (3.5mm from the DAC into the analogue RCAs in the HiFi). I would very much like to achieve this wirelessly. Bluetooth is out of the question as I want a high-quality solution. I understand there used to be a way to stream/cast from Microsoft Edge to a UPNP/DLNA renderer on the network, but I understand this function has been discontinued. I understand that Chromecast will do the trick, but really want to know if other solutions are available.
Many thanks