Smallest Computer Capable of Running HQP Embedded?

[The Computer Audiophile]

Hi Guys, I'm looking for the smallest physical computer capable of running HQPlayer Embedded with convolution filters, DSD256, PCM 1,536 kHz, MP filters, and ASDM7EC modulator. I'd love if a NUC could do this but I'm not sure it's possible. 

 

Any suggestions / recommendations welcomed. Thanks in advance. 

[The Computer Audiophile]

I know the sonitTransporter i9 can do it, so this is an option.  https://www.smallgreencomputer.com/collections/audio-server/products/sonictransporter-roon-server-hqplayer

[The Computer Audiophile]

11 minutes ago, AudioDoctor said:

Something in an HDPLex case? Its the same size but you could use different parts...

 

I don't know Chris, I am considering this myself right now and think a desktop case, in my case the Fractal Design Meshify 2 compact, is the smallest that can do it adequately.

 

I just reached out to Intel to get a NUC11BTMi9 for review. I really think this NUC can do it, but am not 100% sure until I try. 

 

https://simplynuc.com/nuc11btmi9-full/

 

 

[The Computer Audiophile]

Just now, AudioDoctor said:

 

Interesting, that's a form factor I was not aware of.

Look up the internal photos. It's really versatile. 

[The Computer Audiophile]

12 minutes ago, sphinxsix said:

Raspberry Pi4.? 

I wish. 

[The Computer Audiophile]

20 minutes ago, jcbenten said:

Does it have to have a GPU??  Not sure of the requirements for your target HQPlayer process.  

 

OptiPlex 7090 Micro Desktop | Dell USA

 

No GPU necessary. HQP OS won’t use it anyway. 
 

I don’t think that Dell can handle the task with its 1.4GHz to 4.6GHz CPU and 35W TDP. 

[The Computer Audiophile]

17 minutes ago, sphinxsix said:

Google: raspberry pi4 hqplayer embedded 

Sure, I could install it easily, but not run any upsampling that I need. 

[The Computer Audiophile]

Just heard back from Intel. Not even the company has stock for review samples due to supply chain issues. Early next year my contact will have some, but nothing until then. 

[The Computer Audiophile]

7 hours ago, truongsontape said:

My Custom made Tiny PC with Euphony-HQPe: Asus H310T, I3-8300, Noctua L9i cooler, turn off CPU fan for fanless. Quite Good.

I love that!

 

can you run DSD256 using ASDM7EC modulator?