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How To: Play HD Radio Throughout Your Home Using Google Cast or Airplay

Not every radio station is available in a high fidelity (high bitrate) format online. So, for some local radio stations, you are better off tuning them over the air. Fortunately, many broadcasters in the US also broadcast a digital signal, “HD Radio”. The challenge is how to create a local server to stream the HD Radio station to either Google Cast or Airplay-enabled devices. Continue reading How To: Play HD Radio Throughout Your Home Using Google Cast or Airplay

Mike Connelly
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Google Chromecast Audio with Multi-room Support Review Updated

Google’s multi-room audio distribution technology is based on the success of their video casting platform, Chromecast. In its second iteration, Google upgraded the video version of Chromecast to include Wireless-AC technology. Additionally, it released a new, audio-specific Chromecast device. Like the Airport Express, it supports both optical and analog audio out. Unlike the Airport Express, it is based on Wireless-AC audio and is much more error-resilient. And, it costs as little as $25 on sale, a quarter of the price of the AE.
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Mike Connelly