Comparisons
Arylic LP20 vs WiiM Pro Plus: Which Streamer Fits Your System?
Compare Arylic LP20 and WiiM Pro Plus by connections, protocols, DAC architecture, multi-room use, DSP, subwoofer support, and real system fit.
SoundPath Lab Editorial Team
Independent audio guides, protocol explainers, product research, and system-design advice published by SoundPath Lab and operated by FASTHiFi Technology Co., Limited.
FiiO SR11 Explained: AirPlay, Roon Ready, Digital Outputs, and Firmware Limits
A specification-based guide to FiiO SR11: AirPlay, Roon Ready, USB and S/PDIF outputs, network setup, V630 firmware features, and compatibility limits.
Arylic LP10 Explained: AirPlay 2, Google Cast, GO CONTROL, and Real-World Limits
A specification-based guide to Arylic LP10: AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Connect services, I/O, multi-room grouping, GO CONTROL, and important limitations.
WiiM Ultra Explained: HDMI ARC, Phono, USB, Headphones, and the AirPlay Limitation
A specification-based guide to WiiM Ultra, covering its touchscreen, HDMI ARC, phono input, USB, headphone output, room correction, and lack of AirPlay 2.
WiiM Pro Plus Explained: Inputs, Outputs, Streaming, DSP, and Who It Is For
A specification-based guide to WiiM Pro Plus: streaming protocols, analogue and digital I/O, DAC and ADC upgrades, multi-room use, DSP, and limitations.
Bit-Perfect Playback and Resampling Explained: When the Signal Changes
A practical guide to bit-perfect playback, sample-rate conversion, DSP, volume control, multi-room synchronization, and how to verify the real signal path.
24-Bit/192 kHz Explained: What Bit Depth and Sample Rate Really Mean
Understand 24-bit/192 kHz audio without the marketing fog: bit depth, sample rate, headroom, file size, playback limits, and what matters in practice.
HDMI ARC vs Optical Audio: Which Connection Is Better for TV Sound?
HDMI ARC and optical solve different TV-audio problems. Compare control, formats, lip-sync, compatibility, and the best connection for stereo systems.
Audio Explained
Optical vs Coaxial vs USB Audio: Which Digital Connection Should You Use?
A practical comparison of optical, coaxial S/PDIF, and USB audio—including isolation, format limits, compatibility, and the right use case for each.
How-To
How to Play Music from a NAS: DLNA, SMB, Apps, and Streamer Compatibility
A practical guide to NAS music playback using DLNA, UPnP, SMB, media servers, control apps, and compatible streamers—including formats and multi-room limits.
Audio Explained
Google Cast Audio Explained: Casting, Speaker Groups, Quality, and Common Limits
A practical guide to Google Cast audio, including how casting works, speaker groups, sound-quality limits, network discovery, and buying checks.
Audio Explained
Spotify Connect vs TIDAL Connect vs Qobuz Connect: What Actually Changes?
A practical comparison of Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, and Qobuz Connect—how playback works, quality limits, multi-room behavior, and what to verify before buying.