https://devzone.nordicsemi.com/f/nordic-q-a/84854/case-about-lc3-audio-nrf5340-claa-rHi , 1.Does this chip stream media, i.e. music playback? 2.Is there a new nRF5340 chip to be released that can play music without codec?en-USTelligent Community 13Thu, 17 Feb 2022 15:09:30 GMThttps://devzone.nordicsemi.com/thread/353669?ContentTypeID=1Thu, 17 Feb 2022 15:09:30 GMT137ad170-7792-4731-bb38-c0d22fbe4515:6d555a69-7829-4220-99a3-a7c3e291a2b8Kenneth<p>1- Yes, the nRF5340 is the SoC we recommend for LE Audio development, for instance see:<br /><a href="https://www.packetcraft.com/post/packetcraft-s-bluetooth-le-audio-solution-supports-the-nordic-semiconductor-nrf5340-wireless-soc">https://www.packetcraft.com/post/packetcraft-s-bluetooth-le-audio-solution-supports-the-nordic-semiconductor-nrf5340-wireless-soc</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>2. No, there will always need to be a codec - the LC3 codec is mandatory for LE Audio and it is optional to switch to other codecs if boths sides of the link support it.</p> <p>Best regards,<br />Kenneth</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>