Streaming Amplifiers

A streaming amplifier connects to your home internet network and to your speakers, providing access to high-quality internet based audio without needing a computer. Once the amplifier is connected to the internet, you can stream audio wirelessly by using a downloaded app on your smart devices, such as a smartphone or tablet. Streaming amplifiers are designed for use with popular services, such as Spotify, YouTube and Amazon music, and they are ideal for streaming music, playlists and podcasts. They also provide strong signal strength and high-quality audio, and can often link together to provide multi-room audio, making them a great choice for any home.

Many streaming amplifiers can connect to the internet via WiFi, providing a wireless connection to your home network. They can also connect to your smart devices wirelessly, via WiFi or Bluetooth, enabling you to control the amplifier from your smartphone or tablet. However, please note that the streaming amplifier will need a wired connection to a mains power supply, and it will also need to be wired to your speakers which are necessary to output the audio.

Yes, it is possible to use streaming amplifiers in a multi room audio system. You can install multiple streaming amplifiers throughout your home and connect these to your home network. As long as they use the same app, they can be simultaneously controlled by your smart device. This provides the option of playing separate audio in individual rooms, or having multiple amplifiers play the same source together.

Streaming amplifiers are quick and simple to set up, and they have a compact design so that they can be placed discreetly. Streaming amplifiers are often wired directly to your speakers, and to a power source, for use as a stand alone system. Once the device has been connected to your network, and the necessary app has been downloaded on your smart device, the system will be ready for use. Alternatively, if you wish, a streaming amplifier can be connected to an existing amplifier, providing your sound system with the latest digital music.

WiFi is often seen as better than Bluetooth for audio streaming. This is because WiFi provides stronger signal strength and therefore better overall audio quality. Bluetooth works well over short distances, but WiFi is preferable for larger distances. Using WiFi also opens up the possibility of creating a multi-room system, as multiple amplifiers can be connected to the same network, and controlled individually through an app on your smartphone.