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RE: Your HELP Is Needed

Posted by zacster on August 18, 2020 at 09:44:06:
At this point in the evolution of computer audio I'd skip the storage altogether and just go with a streaming service. Yes there is a monthly fee but if you by even one cd a month that will pay for it. You already have a computer and internet service I assume and likely home WiFi too and with that you really only need a device to act as a receiver and a cheap raspberry pi can do that. You plug the DAC into the pi USB port and that is the only physical connection needed. You need software on the pi and the computer but even that is easy enough. You'll have plenty of help here if you go that route.

I have an Oppo 93 myself and I don't see how that would even fit in. I never use mine anymore as I don't play discs of any type anymore. If your friend is suggesting it as a front end it is a rather poor one. The remote is so slow as to be useless. It was one of those internet hyped devices that was supposed to be better than the others, talked up endlessly on the forums. It was ok but had too many issues.