How to Stream Lossless IDAGIO Audio via DLNA (Windows & Linux)
If you are a classical music enthusiast listening to IDAGIO, you know that sound quality is non-negotiable. While IDAGIO offers a high-fidelity FLAC stream, Windows users often struggle to "cast" that lossless audio to external DLNA renderers (like a Cambridge Audio CXN or other network players).
You can use SWYH-rs, a robust, modern solution for bit-perfect streaming.
Step-by-Step Setup
Step 1: Download & Install
Navigate to the SWYH-rs GitHub repository.
Scroll down to the section titled "Current Release and Binaries" and follow the instructions for your operating system.
Note: Unlike the older "SWYH" app, this version launches as a standard application window rather than hiding in the system tray.
Step 2: Configure Your Network & Format
Once the app is open, verify these settings to ensure a solid connection:
Active Network: By default, this should select your computer’s IP address.
FMT (Format): Select the FLAC option.
Other Settings: Leave all other options at their default values.
Step 3: Select Your Audio Source (The "Pro" Setup)
To avoid Windows "dings" and system sounds mixing with your music, it is best to use a Virtual Audio Cable (VAC).
Install a tool like VAC.
Route Windows Audio: In the Windows taskbar, left-click on the Speaker symbol and select Line 1 (or your specific VAC device) as the Playback Device.
Note: Do not try to change this within the IDAGIO app settings; IDAGIO will automatically play to whatever Windows' default output is.
Route SWYH-rs: In the SWYH-rs "Audio Source" menu, select Line 1. This ensures only the music is sent to your DLNA player.
Step 4: Technical Calibration (Crucial)
To ensure stability and avoid re-sampling, you should match your virtual cable to the IDAGIO stream:
Open your VAC configuration.
Set the Sample Rate to 44100 Hz and Bit Depth to 16-bit.
Matching these settings avoids unnecessary processing by Windows and prevents playback from stopping due to format mismatches.
Step 5: Start Streaming
In the SWYH-rs interface, your DLNA-compatible devices (like the Cambridge Audio CXN) should appear.
Select your device.
Press play on IDAGIO and enjoy bit-perfect, lossless classical music.
If your device isn't showing up, ensure that both your Windows
laptop and your audio player are on the same Wi-Fi or Ethernet subnet.
Not sure how to best listen to IDAGIO on your speakers? Get in touch and get help from our team of music and speaker enthusiasts via help@idagio.com