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Possible to use NAS + an APP to access bit no computer ?

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Posted on September 14, 2014 at 11:14:18
Ross
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Something like NAS (controlled by a phone or tablet App) --> DAC -->. Amp ? No computer and the APP would connect to NAS by Bluetooth or wifi over my network.

I'd this is a stupid question, I'm sorry.

Thanks.

 

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RE: Possible to use NAS + an APP to access bit no computer ?, posted on September 14, 2014 at 12:07:27
Roseval
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A NAS; wouldn’t be surprised if this is a computer running Linux 
Most of them don’t have provisions for audio but this one does:
https://www.synology.com/en-us/knowledgebase/tutorials/499

Most of the time (you don’t want a “computer”) this is solved by using a streaming audio player.
They come in all flavors from cheap to $$$$
A couple of them can be found on my website:
http://thewelltemperedcomputer.com/HW/DAP.htm

Most of them are DLNA so you can control them over the WiFi with any UPnP/DLNA app.
I have good results with UPnPlay

The Well Tempered Computer

 

Not sure about phone, but, posted on September 14, 2014 at 12:09:36
JeffH
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Synology has an andriod app that works on a tablet. My buddy has this set up and it works reasonably well.

 

YES..., posted on September 14, 2014 at 17:03:56
welly
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I currently have a HRT Streamer connected to my Synology DS212 for a small area away from my lounge room. HRT is recognised by Synology NAS and music can be played directly to it using either the Synology Web interface on a PC or, in my case, the DS Audio android App. I then have the HRT Streamer connected to a headphone amp. Handy if I don't want to sit in the lounge room when the TV is on

Music can be directed to the HRT Streamer or directly to the phone (In my case, a Nexus 4).

Go here for a list all devices that have been shown as compatible with the Synology - All Devices

Or here for compatible USB audio devices - USB Audio



Cheers

Welly

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Android...., posted on September 16, 2014 at 13:31:18
Tromatic
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This works well, but your phone/tablet needs a custom ROM (probably):

https://play.google.com/store/search?q=neutron%20music%20player

This also works very well on a stock phone/tablet, but the interface needs work. Supports a lot of hardware:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.extreamsd.usbaudioplayerpro

ETA: Both show they work with NAS, YMMV.

 

Thanks ! I will probably-, posted on September 17, 2014 at 12:18:53
Ross
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go through a streamer of some kind as an interface between the NAS and my computer.

Thanks,

Ross

 

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