Google ChromeCast Audio - €14.99 CurrysPCWorld

19-02-2017 12:25PM

Patww79 wrote: »

Central they connect an old stereo with tape/cd decks and a radio and all? I thought it had to be a set of standalone speakers.

Yeah, you just need a stereo/amp with aux/optical in and away you go.

James Bond Junior · 19-02-2017 12:31PM

Just ordered two for collection in limerick. Will collect later and update if there is many left in store.

jones · 19-02-2017 12:55PM

Just picked one up thanks op

bromley52 · 19-02-2017 01:00PM

68 lost souls wrote: »

Does anyone know if Pandora allows streaming to this if one were able to get pandora in ireland

The cast symbol appears and will connect but audio won't play.

Selik · 19-02-2017 01:34PM

Already have two Chromecast Audios and picked up a another 3 thanks to this thread. Thanks OP!

Chromecast tip: if using with a decent stereo or hifi setup always pair the device with a semi decent DAC for a huge upgrade in sound!

CantGetNoSleep · 19-02-2017 03:10PM

Anyone recommend small single speakers to use?

I have about 6 of these - never enjoyed my poohs as much as I do now with Spotify in the background, you can barely even hear the plop

James Bond Junior · 19-02-2017 03:36PM

James Bond Junior wrote: »

Just ordered two for collection in limerick. Will collect later and update if there is many left in store.

Home and all set up, fantastic! There was bout 20 left and they were doing the chrome cast and audio for 49 for the two. May go pick up more if they aren't gone by payday.

Pete67 · 19-02-2017 06:04PM

I picked up two in Liffey Valley this afternoon, not many left on display by then.

ablelocks · 19-02-2017 06:05PM

just tried the one i have on a kitchen mini-hifi and the sound quality was very poor on the aux in with some interference too...anyone have any ideas? Not sure the aux-in cable was the correct one so that could be it...

OldMrBrennan83 · 19-02-2017 06:05PM

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bromley52 · 19-02-2017 06:17PM

ablelocks wrote: »

just tried the one i have on a kitchen mini-hifi and the sound quality was very poor on the aux in with some interference too...anyone have any ideas? Not sure the aux-in cable was the correct one so that could be it...

Someone suggested to use the USB power adapter provided to prevent possible noise. It's not an ordinary adapter

moonboy52 · 19-02-2017 06:20PM

ablelocks wrote: »

just tried the one i have on a kitchen mini-hifi and the sound quality was very poor on the aux in with some interference too...anyone have any ideas? Not sure the aux-in cable was the correct one so that could be it...

Go into the Google Home app.

Edit settings for the CCA and enable Full Dynamic Range.

That may help

Wise Old Elf · 19-02-2017 06:25PM

Picked one up in Limerick today as well so thanks OP. Up and running after a small hiccup.

I hooked it up to my separates stereo but the cable I had was borked so I had to get a new one (it's a 3.5mm to phono one, not the little yellow one in the box).
Second small issue was I use Google play music on my phone, but I couldn't cast within the app. I had to use the cast from the pull down menu to do it properly. Sound is good so far.

Arthur Daley · 19-02-2017 07:30PM

Seemed to back up to 40 this evening in airside.

Wise Old Elf · 19-02-2017 07:31PM

Arthur Daley wrote: »

Seemed to back up to 40 this evening in airside.

They didn't have the cheap price displayed in Limerick today either but once I asked about it they were happy to sell at €15.

Alf Stewart. · 19-02-2017 07:59PM

I have a decent little stereo in the mancave which I thought would perfect for this, got it home, and it seems the "in" function at the back doesn't take the lead from the Chromecast:mad:

Anyone any suggestions?

This is the stereo system. https://www.sony.co.uk/support/en/product/CMT-CPX11

Wise Old Elf · 19-02-2017 08:03PM

If the inputs are red and white, you need a 3.5mm to phono cable, same as me.
Picked one up in Argos for €12.95 today.

Edit: link to one in maplin. Can't find the link for Argos for some reason
http://www.maplin.ie/p/maplin-essentials-35mm-stereo-jack-to-twin-phono-cable-15m-a77nu

rambunctious1 · 19-02-2017 09:09PM

Alf Stewart. wrote: »

I have a decent little stereo in the mancave which I thought would perfect for this, got it home, and it seems the "in" function at the back doesn't take the lead from the Chromecast:mad:

Anyone any suggestions?

This is the stereo system. https://www.sony.co.uk/support/en/product/CMT-CPX11

As Wise_Old_Elf suggested the 3.5mm to phono would work. I picked up this in Currys along with the Chromecast and it should work too.
http://www.currys.ie/Product/logik-l15doc15-15m-digital-optical-cable/333018/397.1.6

styron · 19-02-2017 09:37PM

rambunctious1 wrote: »

As Wise_Old_Elf suggested the 3.5mm to phono would work. I picked up this in Currys along with the Chromecast and it should work too.
http://www.currys.ie/Product/logik-l15doc15-15m-digital-optical-cable/333018/397.1.6

It's an Opt Out toslink on that Sony (and my older one) so it's RCA analogue only ... a pity, as I ordered a similar cable & adaptor jack plug from Aliexpress for €2.76.

At least I'll have five months to cry it out before it comes through the letterbox :pac:

Alf Stewart. · 19-02-2017 10:32PM

Thanks guys.

The wife got me that as a Christmas present back in 04, and it was way ahead of anything else at the time, has mp3 playback etc, and the sound is unreal so never seen the need to upgrade it if I'm honest.

I currently have the Chromecast hooked into my Bluetooth speakers but they're way behind the Sony for sound.

Will order the relevant lead required from Amazon. Thanks.

rambunctious1 · 19-02-2017 10:38PM

styron wrote: »

It's an Opt Out toslink on that Sony (and my older one) so it's RCA analogue only ... a pity, as I ordered a similar cable & adaptor jack plug from Aliexpress for €2.76.

At least I'll have five months to cry it out before it comes through the letterbox :pac:

Sorry folks. I really should've RTFM'd on that one.

styron · 19-02-2017 11:00PM

rambunctious1 wrote: »

Sorry folks. I really should've RTFM'd on that one.

Naah ... always presumed my RX70 was opt in even after RTFM yesterday, only after checking your FM did I spot the "craziness" of opt out for an amp on both systems!

swingking · 20-02-2017 03:50PM

Loads of stock still left in Jervis Centre

ablelocks · 20-02-2017 07:57PM

bromley52 wrote: »

Someone suggested to use the USB power adapter provided to prevent possible noise. It's not an ordinary adapter

moonboy52 wrote: »

Go into the Google Home app.

Edit settings for the CCA and enable Full Dynamic Range.

That may help

plugging it into the wall made a difference to the interference. (there is a usb port on the unit, but it was designed for a usb memory stick. hi-tech for 2007!)

turning off full dynamic range helped with the sound quality, but it's still a bit off. now to find the original cable that came with it and that might be the final piece....

eoinfitzokk · 20-02-2017 09:21PM

For anybody that has mentioned using this in the car.....it does work as I have followed a thread on Reddit that explains how to do it.

I described how to do it the last time when they were reduced:
1. Get a second phone and rename the mobile hotspot and password to the same as your own phone.
2. Set up Chromecast using your own phone and the second phone as the wifi hotspot.
3. Disconnect your second phone.
4. Turn on WiFi hotspot on your own phone should work to cast to Chromecast Audio.

Thanks to the OP. Picked up another today.

moonboy52 · 20-02-2017 09:55PM

ablelocks wrote: »

plugging it into the wall made a difference to the interference. (there is a usb port on the unit, but it was designed for a usb memory stick. hi-tech for 2007!)

turning off full dynamic range helped with the sound quality, but it's still a bit off. now to find the original cable that came with it and that might be the final piece....

Turning off helped? I've found the opposite, but whatever works for you is the best option

Alf Stewart. · 21-02-2017 11:44AM

rambunctious1 wrote: »

As Wise_Old_Elf suggested the 3.5mm to phono would work. I picked up this in Currys along with the Chromecast and it should work too.
http://www.currys.ie/Product/logik-l15doc15-15m-digital-optical-cable/333018/397.1.6

Got the required lead, and mine is working flawlessly. Breathing new life into an almost redundant stereo system.

Thanks OP.

jozi · 05-03-2017 01:51PM

Have been interested in these since they came out, way to expensive compared to the video version. Got one yesterday in blanch, they still had a few more left. Price was 40 on the display but 15 at checkout.

Just need to get a optical cable as I didn't realise the supplied cable was analogue

dodzy · 05-03-2017 02:27PM

jozi wrote: »

Have been interested in these since they came out, way to expensive compared to the video version. Got one yesterday in blanch, they still had a few more left. Price was 40 on the display but 15 at checkout.

Just need to get a optical cable as I didn't realise the supplied cable was analogue

Dunno how you came to that conclusion. Cheap as chips for what it does.

OldMrBrennan83 · 05-03-2017 02:31PM

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