We could go back to the home server to copy all non-cloud-streamable content to a microSD card, ready for playback on a compatible Android phone or DAP. Streaming apps give us a wholly elegant solution but with one crucial gotcha: what of those albums, EPs or alternative masters that aren’t covered by streaming services? I’d peg at least 20% of my own FLAC collection as unavailable on Tidal or Qobuz. And if we don’t wish to chew through our phone plan’s monthly data allowance, we can choose to offline albums with a single click. MacOS’ Finder says that’s almost 3TB of data.īut how do we listen to this same music outside of the house in CD quality? Tidal or Qobuz will independently cover most of it. My FLAC library of downloads and CD rips, according to Roon, comprises 8000 albums and EPs. Much of an audiophile’s music listening is done at home, an ever-expanding library of digital files laying the foundation to streaming. Will Plexamp win itself a place in Plex’s officially supported set of apps? Hard to say just yet, but if it does, we doubt it will be long before we see native app versions for iOS and Android.Streetlife. The team included a soft transition feature which gently drops the volume level when stopping or pausing tracks, and fans of live music recordings will appreciate that Plexamp has gapless playback. Plexamp delivers the same impressive codec compatibility as its video-client sibling, with support for every major file format, as well as many niche ones, including high-resolution lossless DSD and FLAC.
It’s not just about being different, however. There’s also an intriguing one called “Soundprints,” which attempts to create a visual fingerprint of a track based on volume levels and colors picked from the accompanying album art. Plexamp also plays host to a collection of 11 visualizers, which run the gamut from simple flat design, to photo-realistic 3D. Plex for Sonos unlocks your music library’s full potential
Winamp media player might be back from the dead, with Windows 10 support Plex amps up its music offerings with tighter integration with Tidal
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