Article: The Value Proposition In Computer Audio: Nuts, Bolts, and Building Blocks - Building a Home for Your Player Software

[rmel66]

Fantastic article. Just informing fellow readers that the best value proposition (in my opinion) is the use of x86 thin clients, whether NOS (new old stock) or used. Most allow for the use of Linux ( I use Lubuntu 12.04) and Foobar2000 with the UPnP component works extremely well as a renderer under WINE. Thin clients can be had for as little as $30 CAD. Those choosing to remain fully Linux can choose between gmediarender and MPD (or Mopidy)/Upmpdcli combination.

 

Happy addendum. Tried to use vst addons successfully with FB2K under WINE. Just add Foo_vst to the components folder on the WINE c drive and it should find any other vst addons placed in the components folder.

 

Rmel66.