HiFiInsider Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 I was wondering if a Nettop PC would be a good music server? If so, which one and what OS does it run? http://www.youtube.com/hifiguy528/videos Link to comment
Audio_ELF Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Basic Nettop PC can work well as a music server using a USB attached DAC. Depending on the DAC used, you may find it supported under Linux where MPD would be a good music player to use, or you may need to use Windows 7. Chris' C.A.P.S. is basically just a Nettop (though because it's custom can have internal expansion). Eloise Eloise --- ...in my opinion / experience... While I agree "Everything may matter" working out what actually affects the sound is a trickier thing. And I agree "Trust your ears" but equally don't allow them to fool you - trust them with a bit of skepticism. keep your mind open... But mind your brain doesn't fall out. Link to comment
firedog Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Lots of us use netbooks as servers, so it should be no problem. I have a desktop atom server that works fine. My only recommendation would be to use it only as a music server. If you have much other stuff running on it you may have problems with "drop outs" or "hiccups" on playback, especially with hi-res files. Main listening (small home office): Main setup: Surge protectors +>Isol-8 Mini sub Axis Power Strip/Protection>QuietPC Low Noise Server>Roon (Audiolense DRC)>Stack Audio Link II>Kii Control>Kii Three BXT (on their own electric circuit) >GIK Room Treatments. Secondary Path: Server with Audiolense RC>RPi4 or analog>Cayin iDAC6 MKII (tube mode) (XLR)>Kii Three BXT Bedroom: SBTouch to Cambridge Soundworks Desktop Setup. Living Room/Kitchen: Ropieee (RPi3b+ with touchscreen) + Schiit Modi3E to a pair of Morel Hogtalare. All absolute statements about audio are false Link to comment
weib Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 nettop is great but not robust.. http://www.chenbro.com/corporatesite/products_detail.php?sku=167 4x hdd hotswop with a chance to have a full fledge server working inside yet it's cool and quiet enough with a mini itx. Just dump in a pci card. http://audiohub.com.sg - blog/shop/randomness Link to comment
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