Streaming to stereo through usb

[EmpiricalApe]

Is it possible to play music on a streaming app through USB from my phone. I'm using a Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra. I want to stream tidal hifi through usb so I can listen to high res without individually downloading everything to a USB drive. Is this possible?

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[Zman2k2]

Do you have….
1) A headunit with a USB input
2) A USB-A to USB-C cable
3) A sub to Tidal?

If yes, you’re golden. For #2, think charging cable.

 

[EmpiricalApe]

Do you have….
1) A headunit with a USB input
2) A USB-A to USB-C cable
3) A sub to Tidal?

If yes, you’re golden. For #2, think charging cable.

I do have all of the above, but from what I've read and what I've tried, you can only play downloaded files through usb

 

[Deiimos]

Have you been able to stream Youtube through the USB? Asking to see if you are able to get any audio through USB, or just the one app you want to use isn't working or their app doesn't support that in some way.

What's the brand / model head unit?

I can stream youtube, soundcloud, and other sites with audio from my 6 year old iPhone to my 10+ year old Sony via USB, same for the 10 year old Pioneer I recently put in my truck. I don't subscribe to any music apps / sites, I guess that is a difference, so I don't know anything about the site you want to stream from, but I have been able to stream through USB. I mainly listen on Youtube.

 

[Zman2k2]

Maybe it’s different with Tidal, MQA and all, but with my KENWOOD Dmx906s, I can stream Apple Music all day, no downloads.

 

[EmpiricalApe]

Have you been able to stream Youtube through the USB? Asking to see if you are able to get any audio through USB, or just the one app you want to use isn't working or their app doesn't support that in some way.

What's the brand / model head unit?

I can stream youtube, soundcloud, and other sites with audio from my 6 year old iPhone to my 10+ year old Sony via USB, same for the 10 year old Pioneer I recently put in my truck. I don't subscribe to any music apps / sites, I guess that is a difference, so I don't know anything about the site you want to stream from, but I have been able to stream through USB. I mainly listen on Youtube.

im trying to get a new one, because my mine now isn't very good, so I wouldn't be surprised if it's just not an option on this one. I just want to know if it's possible to stream it like that before I spend the money for a HU capable of lossless audio. But it's a Boss BV755B.

 

[Zman2k2]

im trying to get a new one, because my mine now isn't very good, so I wouldn't be surprised if it's just not an option on this one. I just want to know if it's possible to stream it like that before I spend the money for a HU capable of lossless audio. But it's a Boss BV755B.

I feel the need to clarify. Yes, I can stream Apple Music through USB. I need to use CarPlay for that to work. I don’t have an Android, but I assume Android Auto would work the same. Once connected, you control streaming through the headunit. I just spent 20 min. trying straight through USB and now have a steering wheel shaped dent in my forehead.

 

[Deiimos]

im trying to get a new one, because my mine now isn't very good, so I wouldn't be surprised if it's just not an option on this one. I just want to know if it's possible to stream it like that before I spend the money for a HU capable of lossless audio. But it's a Boss BV755B.

Crutchfield specs state the following for the Boss BV755B: “front USB input (not compatible with iOS or Android devices)”

Since it seems to be the case it won't stream anything on your phone via USB (or you didn;t mention if you could do Youtube for example), I’m going to say it just can’t do it unfortunately based on what I just read at Crutchfield. I don;t know about carplay, or apply music. I'm too old for that stuff.

I've been really happy with my Sony head unit, so I would seriously look into a modern Sony. I've had a bunch of head units and the Sony has been my favorite so far. But whatever you get, you'll want to make certain you dig deep in the specs to find out if it can sync with Android and or iOS devices over the USB port, depending on your needs.

 

[Deiimos]

Otherwise, I'd say to try contacting Boss directly, via email, whatever, and ask them if it is capable of Tidal etc.

 

[EmpiricalApe]

Otherwise, I'd say to try contacting Boss directly, via email, whatever, and ask them if it is capable of Tidal etc.

I don't plan on having this head unit for much longer, so I'm not worried about its lack of features. Not even the aux port ever worked lol. If you'd like to recommend a specific headunit, that'd be very helpful. Looking for 4+ volt pre amp, 3 rca channel, and front facing USB for under $300.

 

[winkychevelle 10+ year member]

I don't plan on having this head unit for much longer, so I'm not worried about its lack of features. Not even the aux port ever worked lol. If you'd like to recommend a specific headunit, that'd be very helpful. Looking for 4+ volt pre amp, 3 rca channel, and front facing USB for under $300.

Good luck. Front facing USB it's rare and it's not hard to reroute a USB from the rear. 300 isn't enough for any quality touch screen with 3 sets of preouts