The closest thing would be Google’s Home app, which is updated fairly regularly and offers features like voice search and integration with other Google Home hardware. Unlike virtually all other streamers, Chromecasts don’t have an interface, per se.
Review google chromecast 2018 tv#
(Sorry, we couldn’t help ourselves.) As before, the device comes with a long USB cable and wall adapter for plugging into either your TV or outlet. Other than a minor makeover, the only noticeable design change is that Google has done away with the magnet at the back, so even if your TV’s backside sports a metal facade, you’ll have to dangle your dongle. We’ll also give Google very minor props for making the new box slightly easier to open. The new device is maybe a sliver thicker, but it feels sleeker thanks to its more modern, matte-plastic shell and monochromatic color scheme (available in “chalk” or “charcoal”). The third generation follows suit, offering a design that’s strikingly similar to both its predecessor and 2017’s 4K HDR-ready Chromecast Ultra. Released in 2015, the second-generation Chromecast was the first to ditch the flash-drive look for a puck design.
(Editor’s note: This review has been updated to add information about new support for Prime Video following Amazon and Google’s truce.) Out of the box And now that it’s got Amazon Prime Video support, it’s finally a comprehensive way to get your (HD) stream on. While there’s not much new about the latest Chromecast, it’s still an easy and affordable way to stream HD video. Used "Chesky's Ultimate Demonstration Disk" for testing specific aspects, but now gone from tidalīut again, I immensely appreciate Amir and many contributor's tremendous expertise here! Thanks. My Giya dealer went ballistic when I told him I loved the CCAs as "access points" - poof, there goes the business of selling me 5 Streaming DACs. CCA analog is probably the worst DAC I have taken the time to compare (I confess I have never bought any Sc***t ) but I wouldn't know it if I hadn't done back to back comparisons on what I think are very resolving speakers and it depends heavily on the recording. DACs have a "character" too, although it not as obvious as amps. never could hear a difference with cables. Have had a few mismatches though such as a relatively expensive tube amp (was just a test, not a purchase) completely lacking bass on the Giyas. amps have a class "character" more than obvious quality differences, I often switch amps depending on the mood. speakers are by very, very far what matters most (provided the amp can drive them). Zero difference on Bose 901 Type VI Good enough IMHO.īasically, over the years, my subjective philosophy is that On other systems, NAD, Marantz/Yamaha "audiophile" on Tannoys or Klipsch, very hard to tell. On office system, Marantz HD-AMP1 to Kef LS50, also a difference, CCA analog doesn't cut it. Linn vs CCA analog to Linn on the G3: notable difference, Linn is better for everything (resolution, perceived DR, image)
Linn Katalyst to Giya G3 vs CCA optical to Linn Katalyst to Giya G3: no difference that I can hear. Much better now, and of course great Roon support (the 5 CCAs were the reason I finally subscribed to Roon btw). Early days were a bit rough in terms of software/firmware with everything being usually brutally resampled to 48 kHz. great site indeed! And wonderful snake oil debunking.Īs far as the CCA is concerned, I was an early adopter and own 5 now. If you like this review, please consider donating using Patreon ( ), or upgrading your membership here though PayPal ( ). With a system like Roon where you can have multiple concurrent playback threads, this would make for an excellent secondary use/room.Īs always, questions, comments, recommendations, etc. You get to put your computer in a different place than your audio system and then stream what you want using Chromecast Audio. Seeing how you can improve its performance anytime with the use of a good DAC, it is hard to go wrong. As such, the Google Chromecast Audio easily gets my recommendation! While performance falls in the bottom third tier of tested audio products, it gets there without any drama or obvious faults.įor $35, you get a DAC and streaming functionality built it.
Review google chromecast 2018 software#
There appears to be nothing broken in the design of the Chromecast Audio DAC as long as you use the right software to drive it. There is some mains leakage coming from the switching power supply I am using to drive it but again, levels are pretty low at -110 dB and lower. Yes, we have some jitter spikes around our main tone (symmetrical spikes) but because their levels are very low and so is their frequency, they will most likely be perceptually masked.
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