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In Reply to: RE: Plus a phone call to 'bulletthead'... posted by Ivan303 on April 13, 2017 at 07:23:18
I can say with certainty that these particular gadgets, fun as they are, are NOT 'plug-n-play'.
Ironically, the most time consuming part for me was assembling the multi-layer case! Once you've got a burned SD card, a digital board/DAC, a case and a power supply, the rest is configuration not terribly different from when I first got a SB Touch years ago.
With that you still had to install LMS - ideally on a separate PC - and optimize some settings. While the Touch had its own screen, I find that hitting the Pi with its IP address not terribly difficult.
BUT, that's not the point of a $100 DIY project.
Now you can spend $1200 on the Bryston model and get the same results. :)
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no one in their right mind will think they get same level of performance from a little $35 computer compared to Bryson equipment, I assume there's also a warranty with that Bryson as they are known for.
that's nonsense. :)
from a little $35 computer
A little $35 computer alone cannot play music.
...compared to Bryson equipment
Do you understand why the product name is called the "BDP-Pi"?
Go ahead and click the link I provided in my previous post and read the section called "Features. :)
yes, lots of features. Your paying for great high end software, great high end hardware and a warranty.
You get what you pay for. If that had AES/EBU I would consider buying one.
I'm happy with my modded Sonos connect, also the RP DIY route is fun, but that's all it is is fun, not professional.
It is a nightmare to get all the streaming services on linux systems. You need to invest in software developers and partnerships with the web services and license APIs. That's where the costs come in.
Your paying for great high end software, great high end hardware and a warranty.
High end software? Based upon exactly what? The same $35 computer and equally inexpensive HiFiBerry adapter are used here.
I'll pass on paying $1100 for a fancy case, power supply and warranty. :)
I'll stick to my Sonos Connect as well.
One can definitely fiddle with a Matricom G Box, it runs android, probably all you need, I'll put the link below to it from Amazon. Google Play store works with it.
Link below, there's other G boxes out there,
"High end software" claim was wishful thinking. :)
As a software developer myself, I would rather use something that's been in the field for years and years and tested and refined by huge numbers of users vs. adopting something with little actual use.
I'll stick to my Sonos Connect as well.
Which limits you to Redbook quality. Why limit yourself to 1980 era resolution?
I have an Auralic source. DAC and Transport.
Maybe 2 high res albums.
Of some kind. :-)
When the Digi+ pro first came out I ordered one. They shipped me a Dac instead, and of course I told them they sent the wrong item. Instead of immediately fixing the problem [after I sent a pic etc to prove my claim] HifiBerry tried to sell me the Dac and when I said no they wanted me to ship it back to them on MY NICKLE. Then reimburse me AFTER they got the Dac back.
I was like HUH?!?! let me get this straight, you want me to go out of my way, on my day off and drive to the post office, stand in line and pay for postage back to Norway or where ever its from. Then wait weeks for my money back....nahhhhhhhh Eat the cost or send me a prepostage paid envelope.
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You can buy all of this stuff on AMAZON for only a few $$ more but with free one day shipping if you have PRIME.
That's what I just did, and yes, I mistakenly ordered the DAC+ Pro and had to quickly change it to a Digi+ Pro which is easy on Amazon if your order has not shipped.
Yes I have Amazon PRIME too.
But when I ordered it was not yet listed on Prime. And in my case I ordered to 'correct' item but they shipped the wrong item.
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listen I don't know what's in the water but we are all completely nuts.
I'm going to try to help double28, he emailed me.
:)
If you talk to him tell him Cut-Throat doubts his manhood because setting up a Raspberry Pi with LMS/PcP just SOOOO easy. ;-)
I wanted to check the system you speak of out but I have to get another MicroSD card, still should wait for the RP case to come because if I spill beer on it I might start a fire or harm myself.
Can you believe the Supermarket I go to doesn't have MicroSD cards?
and they can diliver one in 2 days free if you have Prime.
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