Allo Sparky USBridge

[DarwinOSX]

I'm about to order USBridge to connect to the USB port on my Kef LS50W speakers to use as a Roon endpoint instead of Apple TV connected to TV and TV connected to Kefs by optical.

An already built and USB solution at low cost sounds perfect for me.  

Why would one choose DietPi or Volumio?  Apart from the discount  for DietPi.

 

 

[DarwinOSX]

31 minutes ago, allo.com said:

Discount has nothing to do with OS...its valid no matter the OS choice.

Yes I see that, I'm asking why one would choose one OS over the other.  they both run Roon.  It seems dietPi is more minimal.  

[DarwinOSX]

On 7/25/2017 at 10:59 AM, allo.com said:

Only DietPi runs Roon. Volumio is also very solid with many features and based on mpd (dietpi is LMS)

Ok I thought they both did. 

'I see you can install Roon bridge on Volumio.  So Roon is already in DietPi?

[DarwinOSX]

How would people compare the US bridge to the micro Rendu or sonicorbiter as far as sound quality and functionality?

[DarwinOSX]

USBridge can do wifi?  Does it require an adapter or something? 

I would love to have a wifi Roon endpoint for my bedroom Vanatoo Ones!

Can you do UPNP with the USBridge too?

I would connect this to the USB port of my Kef LS50W speakers. 

[DarwinOSX]

Darko reviews the digi one and mentions USBridge as well.

http://www.digitalaudioreview.net/2017/08/allos-digione-pulls-five-star-digital-audio-from-the-raspberry-pi/

[DarwinOSX]

The DarKo review of the DigiOne pushed me over the edge and I just ordered a USBridge using the 10% off code.  It will connect  to the USB port of my Kef LS50W's which I'm currently using with a SonicTransporter.

It seems this is at least the equal of some devices that are 2 or 3 times as much.  Of course they have the advantage of using off the shelf software and being made and sold from India.

[DarwinOSX]

20 minutes ago, mikey8811 said:

jtwrace, looking forward to your comparisons to the SMS 200 and thoughts vs mRendu and Auralic Aries.

 

Thanks

 

Me too.  The Darko review says the digione is better than the Aries mini so this should be at least as good.

[DarwinOSX]

21 minutes ago, franz159 said:

10% off code? 

 

https://community.roonlabs.com/t/allo-audio-boards-10-code/17519/23

[DarwinOSX]

2 minutes ago, ted_b said:

Is this patch for both (Volumio and DietPi)?  Is the conventional wisdom here on CA that DietPi is the OS of choice, due to better forum support from DietPi folk(s) and HQplayer and Roon support?

I have the same question.  My USBridge with DietPi arrives Tuesday.  

[DarwinOSX]

Just now, octaviars said:

@jtwrace if I am not totaly wrong you use the USB port that is on the atatched card to the Sparky.......the singe USB port is the one to use for the DAC otherwise you dont use the recklocked and separated USB port from the Sparky.

That’s correct and is the entire reason for the Sparky board. 

[DarwinOSX]

4 hours ago, k-man said:

PS I envy your smoked black acrylic case. Not that it will matter whenever the metal cases arrive 

Mine is on the way. I thought the cases were still clear?

[DarwinOSX]

46 minutes ago, ted_b said:

I would assume no!  Plug into the bridge, not Sparky!  The pictures show a lone USB 2.0 port on the USB Bridge card (above the dual ones you mistakenly plugged into the first time).  I would think you'd stay away from any of the ports on the Sparky card.  The sq differences ought to be obvious.

 

46 minutes ago, ted_b said:

I would assume no!  Plug into the bridge, not Sparky!  The pictures show a lone USB 2.0 port on the USB Bridge card (above the dual ones you mistakenly plugged into the first time).  I would think you'd stay away from any of the ports on the Sparky card.  The sq differences ought to be obvious.

 

Yes the bridge. I said Sparky thinking it was the bridge...