Cheap streams are made of this

Who are we to disagree with the crop of high-performing yet still very affordable music streamers we have rounded up here?

Quite simply, if you stream music and want the best possible sound quality from your digital library or streaming service of choice, then a dedicated network audio player (aka music streamer) is a must-have for your hi-fi system. Streaming music is convenient, versatile and space-saving. Whether you have meticulously curated hard drives full of hi-res digital downloads and CD rips, or enjoy streaming in high quality from Tidal or Qobuz, playing music and internet radio from one box using a wi-fi or wired connection is a great experience. Budget models from the likes of WiiM, Cambridge Audio, Audiolab and Bluesound are gaining in popularity and, as you’ll see from our round-up over the next few pages, can perform very admirably in your set-up. At this, or any, level, you should…

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What Hi-Fi? (Digital) - 1 Issue, April 2025

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