Arylic LP10 Audio Streamer, w/AirPlay 2 and Google Cast (review)

25th June 2025 The Editor 0 Comments airplay, Arylic, Homekit, Streaming 8 min read

The name Arylic (once again, not acrylic…) should be more familiar to our readers these days, given that I’ve written and reviewed three of their products, not including the Wiim Mini (different brand, same company). Their latest offering, the LP10, could be viewed as an update to their S10+ audio streamer I reviewed almost exactly a year ago today (review HERE, video HERE). Now, while I wouldn’t describe myself as an audiophile, since the first product I reviewed, I can appreciate Arylic’s efforts in providing support for AirPlay across much of their product line. Both the new LP10 and the S10+ supports AirPlay – though as you may be aware, the S10+ fell slightly short due to only offering AirPlay 1, not AirPlay 2. The release of the LP10 has remedied this, but also offers an additional feature that may be of use in homes where there’s a mix of Android and iOS users, but also slightly less in other ways. Read on…

PACKAGING | CONTENTS

The LP10 comes very well packaged, as is always the case with Arylic products, not just in terms of the design, which is rather smart, but also thanks to the protective foam padding inside, which all but eliminates the risk of transit damage. The front of the box highlights the product, with mention of support for Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, AirPlay 2, and now Google Cast, which is something I wasn’t initially very familiar with.

Whilst the S10+ offers support for the aforementioned streaming platforms, it’s also compatible with Napster, Amazon Music and several others. The LP10 doesn’t offer as many options. Still, because it supports AirPlay, that’s fairly irrelevant. In addition, for multi-room audio you no longer need to rely on multiple Arylic devices for streaming, as AirPlay 2 offers this function, whilst AirPlay 1 doesn’t.

The rear of the box lists the basic specifications, most of which I’ll touch on in this review.

Another upgrade is that whilst both models offer a wired Ethernet connection (via an RJ45 port) the LP10 can be connected with either 2.4GHz or 5.0GHz WiFi. The unit also includes Bluetooth 5.2 (another upgrade from BT5.0). The USB-C port serves as the device’s power input, just like the S10+, but doesn’t provide the option to stream audio from a PC to the LP10 as is the case with the S10+.

In the box, you’ll find a user manual, the LP10 itself, an infrared remote control, a USB-A to USB-C power cable and plug, a 1/4″ jack-to-jack cable, and a 1/4″ jack-to-stereo phono cable. The only omissions are an Ethernet cable and a digital audio cable.

It should be noted that as I was sent this before the actual release, for some reason, the box only included the company’s original remote, which for the LP10 has been updated. So if you end up buying this model, you’re certain to be getting the newer remote.

THE LP10

Despite the previously mentioned upgrades, the LP10 has, perhaps unsurprisingly, the exact same compact dimensions as its predecessor, at just 108 x 72 x 26.6mm (W x D x H).

Arylic logo when initially turned om

Whilst the S10+ offers an OLED display, it really just came with static icons. With the LP10, it goes one step further with what I would describe as dynamic graphics. This means not only do you see icons for the different input methods, but for some audio streaming services, you’ll get ‘ticker-tape’ type wording scrolling across the display, with the song title and artist shown. This dynamic display even extends to showing how much/little bass or treble you’ve set up and the relevant volume levels. Yes, this display is small, and won’t be easily read from a distance, but it’s there all the same if you move a little closer. You can also adjust the display to one of three brightness levels.

The LP10 has all the same inputs/outputs as the S10+; an optical audio output, the USB-C port, which only serves power to the LP10 as mentioned earlier. You still have standard Line In and Line Out sockets too, to pair with the relevant included cables.

Touch controls, with ethernet, optical audio and USB-C power connections

The touch-sensitive buttons on the top are still the same, which are used for input selection, play/pause, and volume control. While these might not get much use if you mostly control the unit via your phone, they do still add a nice degree of hands-on functionality.

In short, the only things missing are an RJ45 cable and a digital audio cable.

The front panel displays icons that represent the input or streaming methods; Wi-Fi or ethernet, depending on which method you use (which also indicates streaming service or AirPlay use), one for Bluetooth (including iOS devices), one for Line In (e.g., CD/DVD players), one for USB input via memory stick, and one for USB-C which is now solely for power. In almost all aspects, it’s a definite and large improvement over the S10+.

THE IR REMOTE

As previously alluded to, the bundled IR remote that I got is the same model Arylic includes with other products, so that’s the only remote I can reference in this review. The remote you’ll get offers many of the same features, but in a different shell. It’s fairly unremarkable, but it does the job well. You get all the essentials – power, volume, mute, and display toggle buttons – along with individual input selection buttons (USB, Aux-In, Optical, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi).

the remote mine came with also includes controls for adjusting bass and treble, a dedicated ‘Deep Bass’ button, and a ‘Flat’ button that resets EQ settings. Six numbered buttons serve as preset triggers for playlists saved within the 4Stream app’s Favourites feature, which ironically the LP10 doesn’t appear to support.

THE GO CONTROL APP

There’s no need to create an account to use Arylic’s seemingly sole supported app, which appears to be limited to ‘Go Control’ now, with no apparent option to use the LP10 with the 4Stream app. Once powered on, the LP10 will be automatically detected, allowing you to connect it to your Wi-Fi network (or Ethernet, which is faster). Unfortunately, the Go Control app was very limited compared to when I used it with the S10+, so many of the features were missing at the time of the video and review. Arylic has said an update will be coming that addresses this. I’m not sure if this update is for the app, for the LP10, or both.

AIRPLAY 2 | APPLE HOME

When Arylic asked me if I was interested in reviewing the LP10, I was a little reluctant at first, as despite it now offering AirPlay 2, I felt I’d largely be covering old ground. However, because of the upgraded options (Bluetooth 5.2, 5.0 GHz WiFi, the aforementioned AirPlay 2, improved display, and Google Cast), I thought there was enough to give it a fresh pair of eyes and ears.

Because of the inclusion of AirPlay 2, you can stream a single track to multiple devices simultaneously, and the playback is perfectly synchronised – ideal for moving between rooms without interruption. AirPlay 1 that is in the S10+, on the other hand, limits playback to a single device at a time.

I originally didn’t really rely on multi-room audio often, as I’m usually at my desk working, and despite brief visits to other rooms possibly not justifying fussing with my phone to redirect music, it has become something I’ve now grown accustomed to. So including AirPlay 2 has now made this a go to device in my eyes, especially when compared to the S10+.

If you opted for the S10+, you can still achieve multi-room playback using multiple Arylic or WiiM devices, but it would have to be achieved through Go Control, although with the minimal support currently offered, I can’t even be sure if that’s possible.

The Belkin Soundform Connect has been the sole third party AirPlay device used in the living room, alongside a HomePod mini, which unlike most AirPlay gear, actually supports Apple HomeKit in an more uncommon or direct way; it connects via 5.0GHz Wi-Fi, and even comes with an actual HomeKit code, which is rare. It’s been solid and reliable, but even with the 5.0GHz WiFi feature, when it comes to the LP10 offering a wired connection, the Soundform is going to have to find a use elsewhere for now.

GOOGLE CAST

I’m not really a fan of Google to any great degree, and with the LP10 offering AirPlay 2, I don’t see me using Google Cast in many situations. Still, it does offer a very similar experience to AirPlay 2, and as I have a Google Nest Max in the bedroom and a Google Nest Mini in the Kitchen, it does mean if I’m cooking, I can get multi-room audio.

My HomePod mini for the living room isn’t close enough when I’ve got the kitchen’s extractor fan running, so the closer Google Nest mini, as basic as it is, does offer reasonable audio if I fancy some music whilst preparing some food. You will need at least one device in addition to the LP10 if you want multi-room audio via Google Cast of course, and you do have to activate it via the Go Control app, but only the once.

IN USE

The inclusion of AirPlay 2 should sway many of those that were put off by its omission in the S10+, so it should appeal to multi-room audio Apple users. Just like the S10+, the LP10 is a well-built, versatile, and neatly designed audio streamer that offers great value at under US$100, especially with all the previously mentioned upgrades. The LP10 is more expensive than the S10+ by some US$30, but I think it’s well worth the additional asking price. The S10+, despite being great in many areas, is just no longer as good as the LP10 in all honesty.