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Posted on October 3, 2020 at 13:15:57
wheezer
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 Based on the info I've read here, much of which from Abe Collins, I'm going to try the Raspberry Pi. Generic wallwart will do for now.
I have a USB dac and a couple of SPDIF dacs so I'll need and add-on board if I understand the homework I've done.

Suggestions please from those who have gone this route:
Where to buy the Raspberry?
RAM?
Add-on SPDIF?
enclosure (possibly a screen/monitor)?

Thanks,
W

 

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RE: Ready for the plunge into streaming..., posted on October 3, 2020 at 13:23:21
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 If you've got a USB DAC, I'd Skip the Top Hat for SPIDF for now, as they are about $100. Try the USB first. You can always add a Top Hat later. A top hat will take a different style case. Forget the Monitor, as you don't need it. I never hooked one up to my Rpi that I have had for 10 years. If you are going to stream Qobuz, I recommend PiCorePlayer as the Plugin is Free. Volumio charges for a Qobuz interface. PiCorePlayer info here - https://www.picoreplayer.org/ You can find the Download software here -- https://www.picoreplayer.org/main_downloads.shtml -- You can use Balena Etcher Program to Flash the OS on your MicroSD Card -- https://www.balena.io/etcher/

So, You need

1.) RPi Model 4 - 2GB is plenty of RAM - https://www.raspberrypi.org/blog/new-price-raspberry-pi-4-2gb/
2.) The Wall Wart Power Supply you mentioned.
3.) Micro SD Card - The smallest you can buy - Which I think is about 16GB now
4.) Case of your Choice. I like this one: https://www.c4labs.com/product/zebra-4-interior-fan-case-raspberry-pi-4/

All this can be bought at Amazon for around $80, give or take. If you have a MicroCenter nearby you can get an Rpi 4 for $30

I have helped dozens of people get their Rpies up and running. If you need help just ask...




 

RE: Ready for the plunge into streaming..., posted on October 4, 2020 at 09:00:32
wheezer
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 Thanks for the concise information Cut-Throat.
The USB dac I have is in need of some attention to get up and running. The other dacs I have are ready to play so I'll need a top hat.

Are there different, suggested makes/models of top hats?

 

RE: Ready for the plunge into streaming..., posted on October 4, 2020 at 09:07:17
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 Yes there are a few different Hats... Allo Digione and HiFi Berry.... The Allo Digione sounds better. -- https://chicagodist.com/collections/allo/products/digione - I also like the Acrylic Case from Allo also...

The biggest problem with Allo right now is shipping time right now. That is why I gave you a link to a Chicago Dealer...You might have to wait for 2 months from Allo Directly.

Here is a Pic of my Digione One and Case from Allo.
BTW - What DACs do you have with No USB input? -- All of my DACs even the cheapies have USB input.







 

RE: Ready for the plunge into streaming..., posted on October 4, 2020 at 10:52:17
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 Purchased my Raspberry Pi 4 and case from the Pishop US.(see link) They also carry Allo products. Happy spending

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Good to know! - Thanks for the Link .............nt, posted on October 4, 2020 at 11:22:38
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 nt



 

Yep, thanks for the link. (nt), posted on October 5, 2020 at 11:26:58
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RE: Ready for the plunge into streaming..., posted on October 5, 2020 at 11:38:12
wheezer
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 A DIY DDDAC stacked chip which needs some work to get running.
Another old dac lite AH which I modded the crap out of just blew one of it's chips (TDA1543) and I await replacement from China.

That leaves an old DPA dac from the 90s and a 20$ amazon dac running my small system - 80s Luxman integrated. Both are SPDIF

I'm looking at the Doge 7 recommended from a friend. Open to ideas for a cheapo dac too.

 

People have had really good luck with ................, posted on October 5, 2020 at 11:45:02
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 The Topping E30 for $129.



 

RE: People have had really good luck with ................, posted on January 5, 2021 at 10:15:55
wheezer
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 Will I need heat sinks?

I'm on the waiting list for the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B/2GB. I assume this is the correct model?

E30 is pretty sweet sounding on my small system, as it breaks in.
I'll soon play it in the tube system.

 

RE: Ready for the plunge into streaming..., posted on January 8, 2021 at 21:00:40
raq
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 interesting tread. thank you ol' pal wheez for the nod.

if I could piggyback please:
- is one typically running these little fellas (raspberry pis) headless? remote in, RDP-like? tiny footprint, but convenience is what I'm looking for
- what's the known compatibility with USB interfaces such as WaveIO? what data stream is possible? 24/192? DSD? data going through true and such?

I personally just got a nano Windows 10 thingie and would be interested in figuring out which of the two should perform my streaming.

thank you all for your input.
aR

 

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