Songbird Music Streamer

Name: Songbird Music Streamer
Brand: Andover Audio
SKU: AASNGBRDBK01NA
Price: 89.0 USD
Availability: InStock

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$89.00

Plug-and-Play Music Streaming

From streaming services and radio stations to podcasts, the Internet offers endless entertainment. Elevate your listening experience with the Songbird streamer—named one of the "Best Music Streamers of 2021" by The Master Switch and "Budget Component of the Year (2020)" by TONEAudio. Featuring a high-grade, built-in DAC, Songbird delivers exceptional sound quality and seamless control from your Android or iOS device.

PLUG-&-PLAY INTERNET MUSIC STREAMING

Enjoy all your favorite music in one place with the Songbird streamer. Stream from top services like Qobuz, Spotify, TIDAL, and Amazon, or access thousands of internet radio stations like iHeartRadio over your WiFi network. Experience up to 24-bit/192 kHz high-resolution audio for unmatched sound quality. Easily connect to any audio system via analog or digital inputs, and control everything effortlessly with the free Andover Audio app for iOS and Android.

Best Music Streamers of 2021

The Master Switch

Cheap Audio Man

"One of the Best Values in Hi-Fi"

Home Theater Fanatics

"This inexpensive streamer is magic!"

Incredible Sound. Incredible Value.

Songbird brings high-grade streaming and sound quality to an affordable level. Enjoy your favorite music with stunning detail and clarity, with front-end support for internet streaming and file resolutions up to 24bit / 192kHz.

Access your Favorite Services, DLNA and Airplay.

Songbird is delivered with native access to Qobuz, Spotify, Tidal, Amazon Napster, I-Heart Radio, and Tune-In. Other services will be added as they become available. (Note some services require a subscription.)

Songbird will access and play music files on any DNLA or AirPlay compatible device on your home network such as a computer or network storage device.

Connect to any Audio System

Songbird is easily connected to any audio system or powered speaker system that has an analog or an optical digital input. That includes almost everything. Songbird also includes its own analog and digital inputs, so you don’t lose an input you may already be using. Or, you can even use Songbird’s optical input to add a digital input to a vintage system that doesn’t already have one.

Free iOS & Android App

Operate Songbird with Songbird Control, our simple and intuitive app available for free on Apple Store and Google Play.

Product Details

Local Inputs

Analog Input (3.5mm minijack)
Digital Optical Input (TOSLINK)
Ethernet

Wireless Inputs

2.4G WiFi b/g/n
Bluetooth
AirPlay
DLNA compatible

Outputs

Analog Output (3.5mm minijack)
Digital Optical (TOSLINK) 16 Bit

Services

Amazon
Spotify
Qobuz
Tidal
Airplay
iHeartRadio
Tune-In

Note: Gapless Streaming and MQA is currently not supported. Regardless of input or stream, the digital out on the Songbird is resampled to 16/44.1. The internal DAC is 24/192, so the way to enjoy 24 Bit Hi-Res output is to use the analog out and the built-in DAC.

Included Accessories

5V/1A DC power supply
USB power cable
.5 M Toslink to Mini Toslink cable (for connecting to Model-One, etc)
1 M 3.5” mini to dual RCA cable.
1” x 1.5” velcro strip (to attach Songbird to your stand or dog)

Technical

Main Body Size: 86.5*82.5*26(W*H*D)
THD+N(Frequency vs Distortion): 0.03%
Signal to Noise Ratio: 80dB
Signal Separation: 74dB
Frequency Response: 20-20000Hz
Input sensitivity: 1000mV
Bluetooth Version: 2.1+EDR
Supported Audio File Formats: MP3, WMA, AAC, AAC+, ALAC, FLAC, APE, WAV

5V/1A DC power supply
USB power cable
.5 M Toslink to Mini Toslink cable (for connecting to Model-One, etc)
1 M 3.5” mini to dual RCA cable.
1” x 1.5” velcro strip (to attach Songbird to a vertical surface)
User Manual

Does Songbird provide end-to-end 24/192 resolution?

No.

Songbird provides lossless decoding of music files from High-Resolution services up to 24-bit/192 kHz. In order to provide compatibility with legacy audio equipment, and to facilitate reliable multi-room streaming capability, its digital output is resampled to CD quality resolution of 16 bit/ 44.1kHz.

How does this plug into my Spinbase with a turntable plugged in?

Songbird plugs into your “Line / Ceramic Cartridge” RCA Input. This works automatically alongside your turntable, which is plugged into the “Magnetic Phono” input.

How does Songbird connect with Andover-One?

Andover-One features a Digital Optical Input, into which Songbird can be plugged. You may connect Songbird to Andover-One via its Analog Aux Input.

Does Songbird support Gapless Streaming?

Not fully. Gapless is only supported with the native apps from the providers, using airplay or DLNA connections to transmit from another device to SongBird. Gapless requires internal storage, which this current chip version does not support.

How can I update the firmware to the latest version?

Updates are distributed to all product owners via the Songbird Control app. The option will appear in the app when it's available to download.

What if I don't have a WiFi network in my home.

Songbird can act as a Personal Hotspot, to which your iPhone can connect directly. This requires Songbird to have a hardwired ethernet connection to the internet.

How does Songbird decide between Ethernet and WiFi?

Songbird favors Ethernet connection over WiFi.

"This inexpensive streamer is magic!"
- Home Theater Fanatics

"...one of the best music streaming devices that you can find available today.”
- GadgetGram

"One of the Best Values in Hi-Fi"
- Cheap Audio Man

Best Music Streamers of 2021
- The Master Switch

Budget Component of the Year (2020)
- TONEAudio

Worth the price.

Connected fine via Bluetooth, but unable to access direct WiFi connection so far.

A/B comparison of 44.1 kHz red book compact disc to Apple Lossless files, the disc has the edge with overall detail and imaging.

I’m happy with the device, and as an analog kid, the convenience of the Songbird is satisfying.

This is an excellent product
I have now purchased 3 of these units One for living room, one for office and 3rd one for garage
Each unit is connected to a different sound device that does not have wireless capability

The first unit I received had a couple issues, but the staff at Andover were excellent and expedited a replacement unit out and the new one works flawlessly. Such a great device at a reasonable price.