In order to send audio via UPnP/DLNA to HQPlayer Embedded we need a UPnP/DLNA server and a UPnP/DLNA control point. HQPlayer Desktop doesn't have this option and will not work. The first requirement is using HQPlayer embedded because it can receive audio via UPnP/DLNA as an input. Trust me it's very easy and doesn't require jumping though unsupported hoops. Playing local content through HQPlayer is a simple task, but to route Qobuz and Tidal through HQP requires a little different setup. Streaming content from Qobuz, Tidal, and local files from NAS or hard drive through HQPlayer.Ī nice looking and very usable interface for remote control. This will enable readers to make their own decisions and understand why I recommend what I recommend and if they wish to tackle some of the hands-on issues with the other solutions. I'll attempt to detail both the recommended solution and some of the stuff I tried over the last several weeks. I tried several potential solutions when researching this article and settled on one that is the easiest, offers support for any issues that may arise, and is a solution I'd actually use every day. There are many ways to accomplish almost everything in HiFi. That's an incorrect presumption, as no single product offers a solution for every listener. Note: Some people will undoubtedly suggest, 'just use Roon.' Well, that's one option but it presumes that everyone wants to use Roon. What's an audiophile to do? The answer lies in a combination of UPnP/DLNA and HQPLayer Embedded. To date, there is no way to add a streaming service to HQPlayer or one of the remote applications. However, many of us also stream from Qobuz and Tidal. HQPlayer will scan their libraries and the remote apps will enable really nice library browsing and song selection. Perhaps some day they'll charge for their apps, and we can all show our appreciation by throwing some money their way.Īudiophiles who only play local content from a hard drive can certainly use the aforementioned apps and call it a day. I use both of these options frequently and love to see the developers interacting with the Audiophile Style community to make each product even better. Fairly recent remote options named HQPDcontrol v4 and HQPWV (HQPlayer Web Viewer) have made and continue to make great strides. Many of us have enjoyed HQPlayer's digital signal processing over the years, but have been less than satisfied with the remote control options.

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