Music Streamer/Source

[alice]

OK so here Iam being frustrated with my Squeezebox touch, very finicky and doesn't play every format or resolution even the USB enhanced output.

 

I would like to discuss an alternative, I would prefer a diy to keep the cost down and also to make it exciting ( I like to build stuff )

 

I recently build a has with synology OS, an extreme overkill machine and for a fraction of what synology has would cost.

 

So let's see what's out there for me to try.

[firedog]

Have you taken a look at the SOtM mini server? Seems like it would fit your needs for a relatively small amount.

[alice]

Hi

[alice]

Have you taken a look at the SOtM mini server? Seems like it would fit your needs for a relatively small amount.

 

I know and its on my list but are there builds that I could follow as price/performance ratio for $500 will be amazing. Imagine an 8GB quad core 3GHz with SSD streaming PCM and DSD from my synology NAS

[alice]

Any options guys ?

[4est]

To replace a Touch? I am not sure about the touch screen, but I have a simple DIY project.

 

RasberryPi running PiCoreplayer into:Hifimediy ES9023 I2S DAC for Raspberry Pi mod B 192Khz/24bit

 

I've built a similar thing and it works a treat! I use it in my kitchen via LMS (in conjunction with the aforementioned SOtM sMS 100 too btw).

[alice]

I should have mentioned I don't use the Squeezebox as a dac. only as a source.

 

I'am currently also looking into the CAPS Build, may be that's the way to go and if it does DSD over the ethernet, its a winner for me.

[4est]

Then pick up a j1900 mini itx and run Daphile or vortexbox.

http://www.daphile.com/#overview

http://info.vortexbox.org/

[alice]

Then pick up a j1900 mini itx and run Daphile or vortexbox.

Daphile ? Digital Music Convenience for Audiophiles

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I think I will do that, better thank CAPS ?

[4est]

Cheaper for sure as you do not have to purchase Windows. You could always use CAPS hardware and run one of the server specific OSs such as those two. There are more and more embedded boards that will work nicely for this.

[alice]

Cheaper for sure as you do not have to purchase Windows. You could always use CAPS hardware and run one of the server specific OSs such as those two. There are more and more embedded boards that will work nicely for this.

 

 

Does either daphile or vortexbox have android apps? I know JRiver does and that could be the deal maker for me.

Beacuse I don't want to open a browser everytime I listen to music, an app is very important.

[Kal Rubinson]

I'am currently also looking into the CAPS Build, may be that's the way to go and if it does DSD over the ethernet, its a winner for me.

Sure does.

[alice]

Sure does.

 

 

I have started another thread, bit more specific.

 

Could you please help with your knowledge.

 

http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f10-music-servers/build-streamer-%24350-21993/#post357345

[Kal Rubinson]

I have started another thread, bit more specific.

 

Could you please help with your knowledge.

Can't help with your choices as my experience is limited to CAPS, Vivo-PC and MacMini, all running JRMC.

[Audio_ELF]

Does either daphile or vortexbox have android apps? I know JRiver does and that could be the deal maker for me.

Beacuse I don't want to open a browser everytime I listen to music, an app is very important.

 

Daphile and Vortexbox both us the same apps as your current Squeezebox does.

[4est]

That is why I recommended those two.

Daphile and Vortexbox both us the same apps as your current Squeezebox does.