USB-C on any receivers?

[Lewislink2]

Are there any home stereo receivers with USB-C inputs? I'd like to be able to connect a computer and phone to stream music.

 

[everettT]

Are there any home stereo receivers with USB-C inputs? I'd like to be able to connect a computer and phone

Just use a gender changer..

 

[Lewislink2]

Just use a gender changer..

? I don't know what that is and I'm not going to do a web search for it.

 

[highfigh]

Are there any home stereo receivers with USB-C inputs? I'd like to be able to connect a computer and phone

You should be able to use an adapter for the receiver but you might want to describe what you want to do with the computer-

What Is USB-C? An Explainer

With so many devices (even the iPhone!) now featuring USB-C, it's clear that the interface is here to stay. Here's why that's a good thing—even if not every USB-C port is created equal.

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[Lewislink2]

You should be able to use an adapter for the receiver but you might want to describe what you want to do with the computer-

What Is USB-C? An Explainer

With so many devices (even the iPhone!) now featuring USB-C, it's clear that the interface is here to stay. Here's why that's a good thing—even if not every USB-C port is created equal.

www.pcmag.com

Stream music. I don't want to use the 3.5mm headphone jack. And my phone only have USB-C.

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

Are there any home stereo receivers with USB-C inputs? I'd like to be able to connect a computer and phone

There was only a model of STEREO receiver with usb port I know of:

RR2160MkII Stereo Receiver

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But I'd suggest using airplay or DLNA streaming instead.
Edit: also chromecast

 

[highfigh]

Stream music. I don't want to use the 3.5mm headphone jack. And my phone only have USB-C.

You don't need to use the headphone jack and in fact, the sound from that isn't full-fidelity because the audio card isn't high quality. Using AirPlay gives the same sound as a CD, so I don't blame you for not wanting to use the jack. AVRs have the full-sized USB port, so your charging cable will let you play music without adapters. Obviously, using AirPlay or casting with Chromecast or from YouTube lets you stream without being tethered. I do that from my Windows-based desktop and laptop frequently and it works great.

 

[Lewislink2]

You don't need to use the headphone jack and in fact, the sound from that isn't full-fidelity because the audio card isn't high quality. Using AirPlay gives the same sound as a CD, so I don't blame you for not wanting to use the jack. AVRs have the full-sized USB port, so your charging cable will let you play music without adapters. Obviously, using AirPlay or casting with Chromecast or from YouTube lets you stream without being tethered. I do that from my Windows-based desktop and laptop frequently and it works great.

Yeah, I've discovered a few home stereo receivers hosting USB-A and also Bluetooth. I figure a home stereo receiver would make for a really good headphone amp when combined with Amazon's Ultra HD music streaming. And would have the power to play through my Snell E3 speakers when wanted

I may choose to get a Yamaha, Pioneer, Denon or Sony receiver...for what a portable Bluetooth Amp/DAC costs

 

[highfigh]

Yeah, I've discovered a few home stereo receivers hosting USB-A and also Bluetooth. I figure a home stereo receiver would make for a really good headphone amp when combined with Amazon's Ultra HD music streaming. And would have the power to play through my Snell E3 speakers when wanted

I may choose to get a Yamaha, Pioneer, Denon or Sony receiver...for what a portable Bluetooth Amp/DAC costs

You don't need to be limited to the distance of Bluetooth when the stated range is only about 30 feet, although some stand-alone BT receivers do much better and some, like the Miccus, have an optical in & out port, so one can serve as a transmitter and a second can serve as a receiver, yielding much greater range. I have used this and it works great, sounds far better than the $250 version I had tried before and it's only about $50. Again, AVRs can use the network to receive audio from phones and computers, so your devices can use WiFi when you don't want to be tethered. The total range is up to you to improve by adding access points and any cabling that would be needed. I strongly recommend against using repeaters because they reduce the speed and regardless of how good someone says they are, they still work by receiving, then transmitting the data- this is because it can't happen instantaneously.

 

[Lewislink2]

AVRs can use the network to receive audio from phones and computers, so your devices can use WiFi when you don't want to be tethered.

Very helpful to know, thank you. BT isn't the main purpose, but is a fallback alternative when I can't use wired.

 

[highfigh]

Very helpful to know, thank you. BT isn't the main purpose, but is a fallback alternative when I can't use wired.

With WiFi, you should never need to use a wired connection. All of the AVR manuals have a section for streaming to them.

 

[Trebdp83]

If wired is the goal, there are USB-C to optical and USB-C to HDMI cables out there. But, they are not all created equally so research needs to be done regarding the abilities of one being considered for purchase. But, as @highfigh mentioned, there is no loss of signal quality when streaming over the wifi network from a computer to a receiver compared to a Bluetooth connection.

 

[j_garcia]

I don't think there has been a real need for USB-C on an AVR, which is why you also don't even see USB-A on many. It seems to be a scenario where there are other solutions vs. how many people want to use it that it isn't a selling point yet; though I think people would use it if it was there.

 

[lovinthehd]

Keep in mind also that the usb jack on a receiver is likely limited to something like a properly formatted thumb drive, rather than simply be a usb audio connection for a computer/device. Even for old 2ch receivers you might instead consider something like a WiiM unit for streaming from your computer/devices (or an Audio Chromecast unit if you can find one).

 

[Hobbit]

? I don't know what that is and I'm not going to do a web search for it.

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[Lewislink2]

Best Buy essentials™ Female USB-C to Male USB Adapter (2-Pack) White BE-MAUSBC2AW23 - Best Buy

Oh, okay. Cool. Thanks

 

[highfigh]

Keep in mind also that the usb jack on a receiver is likely limited to something like a properly formatted thumb drive, rather than simply be a usb audio connection for a computer/device. Even for old 2ch receivers you might instead consider something like a WiiM unit for streaming from your computer/devices (or an Audio Chromecast unit if you can find one).

Just about any phone can use the USB port, as well as many external hard drives, as long as they're formatted correctly, with attention paid to the manual where it explains how to use one. Some AVRs have limitations on the size of the drive but FAT32 is required.

Many routers have a USB port, too- set up properly, this can be accessed by the AVR or controlled by a phone.

 

[lovinthehd]

Just about any phone can use the USB port, as well as many external hard drives, as long as they're formatted correctly, with attention paid to the manual where it explains how to use one. Some AVRs have limitations on the size of the drive but FAT32 is required.

Is this something new with phones? Mine haven't been capable, but I haven't tried formatting one for use as a mass storage device otoh.

ps I could use the usb for applish products, but don't have any.

 

[highfigh]

Is this something new with phones? Mine haven't been capable, but I haven't tried formatting one for use as a mass storage device otoh.

ps I could use the usb for applish products, but don't have any.

Use the charging cord- the AVR should recognize it and show Phone on the display or in the menu for input devices. Apple got rid of the headphone jack because they wanted to make them somewhat waterproof which, if you consider how little attention people pay to where they are and their inability to hold onto things, is a good idea. You shouldn't need to format the phone, just store the music in the folder that was created in the OS or stream from the provider of your choice (Pandora, Spotify, etc).

 

[lovinthehd]

Use the charging cord- the AVR should recognize it and show Phone on the display or in the menu for input devices. Apple got rid of the headphone jack because they wanted to make them somewhat waterproof which, if you consider how little attention people pay to where they are and their inability to hold onto things, is a good idea. You shouldn't need to format the phone, just store the music in the folder that was created in the OS or stream from the provider of your choice (Pandora, Spotify, etc).

My avrs recognize only mass storage device on the usb other than apple stuff. My phone isn't recognized in any case on the usb port (I tried before my post, too). Easier to just stream via wifi for Pandora and Spotify than use the phone/tablet/pc hardwired in any case.