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A hi-fi music streamer plays Spotify, Tidal, Qobuz, Apple Music and your own music library through your hi-fi, with far better sound than a phone or laptop. Most are controlled from an app on your phone or tablet, and many have a built-in DAC so they can connect straight to your amplifier.
Fanthorpes stocks music streamers from WiiM, Bluesound, Audiolab, Chord, Cyrus, HiFi Rose, Innuos and Aurender, from under £100 to reference-level network streamers. Part exchange your old CD player, DAC or streamer against a new one, spread the cost with finance, or have us set it up at home and get your streaming services running.
Streamer (transport only): a pure streamer sends a digital signal to a separate DAC. It's the best choice if you already own a good DAC or plan to upgrade one later.
Streamer with built-in DAC: the simplest option for most systems. It connects straight to any amplifier with analogue inputs. Models like the Audiolab 6000N Play and the WiiM Pro Plus are a big step up from Bluetooth for very little money.
Streaming amplifier: a streamer and amplifier in one box. Add a pair of speakers and you have a complete system. The WiiM Amp range and the HiFi Rose RS520 are good examples.
Under £500: WiiM and Bluesound give you every major streaming service and excellent apps at a low price. They're ideal for adding streaming to an existing system.
£500 to £3,000: Audiolab, Chord, Cyrus and HiFi Rose bring better DACs, better power supplies and noticeably more detail and depth.
High end: Aurender and Innuos make dedicated music servers and streamers designed purely for sound quality, with low-noise power supplies and optional internal storage for your music library.
Streaming services: check the streamer supports the services you use. Most handle Tidal, Qobuz and Spotify Connect, while Apple Music support varies.
Roon: if you use Roon, look for "Roon Ready" models.
Wired or wireless: a wired network connection is usually more reliable than Wi-Fi, especially for hi-res files.
Your existing DAC: if you already have a good DAC, a transport-only streamer can save you money.
Not sure which suits your system? Call 01482 223096 and tell us what you're using now.
Part exchange is what Fanthorpes is best known for. Old streamers, CD players, DACs and amplifiers can all be traded in against a new hi-fi streamer. It's also worth checking our pre-owned section for used and ex-demo streamers.
