Songbird Music Streamer
Plug-and-play music streaming
From streaming services to radio stations to podcasts, there’s an incredible variety of entertainment on the Internet. Take advantage with the Songbird™ streamer, placed among the “Best Music Streamers of 2021” by The Master Switch and named “Budget Component of the Year (2020)” by TONEAudio. The sound is excellent, and the control is effortless, directly from your Android® or iOS® smartphone.
Budget Component of the Year (2020) - TONEAudio
Your favorite sources and streams in one place
You’ll be amazed at the variety of supported music streams, starting with Spotify, Qobuz, Tidal, Amazon Prime, and Napster. That’s not to mention thousands of Internet radio stations via iHeartRadio, vTuner, and TuneIn. (Streaming service fees may apply.) But wait, there’s more. You can also enjoy music stored on your personal devices via Windows® DLNA, Apple® AirPlay® 1 or Bluetooth 4.2. And the Songbird streamer connects to your network via Ethernet or 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi.
The resolution of 24 bits and 192 kHz
You can stream High Resolution audio from Qobuz, Amazon, and Tidal. (Streaming service fees may apply.) This goes way beyond CD-quality sound. The Compact Disc represented the range from dead silence to the loudest possible sounds with 16-bit quantizing. CD was also limited to a sampling rate of 44 kHz. But technology has moved far forward. Spectacular 24-bit/192-kHz digital audio delivers an altogether higher level of fidelity from the Songbird streamer’s analog output. (Digital output is 16 bits/44.1kHz)
This performance is now yours to savor with the Songbird streamer.
Connect to any audio system
If your audio system has an analog or an optical digital input – and almost every system does – you’re ready to connect the Songbird streamer. The streamer also includes its own analog and digital inputs, so you don’t lose an input you may already be using. You can even use Songbird’s optical input to add a digital input to a vintage system that doesn’t have one!
iOS® and Android® app
We put the music at your fingertips with the intuitive Songbird Control app, available free at the Apple Store and Google Play.
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
| Lower | 16-bit 44.1 kHz |
24-bit 192 kHz |
|
| Amazon | ✅ | ✅ | - |
| Spotify | ✅ | - | - |
| Qobuz | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Tidal | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Airplay | ✅ | ✅ | - |
| iHeartRadio | ✅ | - | - |
| Tune-In | ✅ | - | - |
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)
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?
(Updated Dec 7, 2020) 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.