Article: DIY Music Server and Streamer for the Audio Hobbyist

[Narcissus]

@bobfa @audiobomber Guys, I tried installing WiFi but for some reason it didn’t work. This was just a quick attempt as I was in a hurry. 
 

Pls see the attached pic, “WiFi information” “ IP missing”

What am I missing out?

[bobfa]

There are three entries in the Wi-Fi settings, you have to get right SSID Password and Country:

 

[Narcissus]

1 hour ago, bobfa said:

There are three entries in the Wi-Fi settings, you have to get right SSID Password and Country:

 

 
 

 

 

I did fill the country code as “IN” & also given a SSID password, does it need to be the same password that my router has been set with or a new one?

I’m wondering, since I followed the links & settings given in your thread which encouraged wired Ethernet connection. Should I just wipe the slate (SDXC card)  clean & start from scratch? 

[bobfa]

You do not need to start over.  The SSID is your Wi-Fi network name  "Bizan" from the picture and the PSK password is your normal Wi-Fi password.   The Passphrase is generated.

 

 

This is all so that you can test both Wi-Fi and Ethernet.  The Ethernet will just connect.

[reprap]

Hi Bob I am trying to set up wifi, and i get no joy.
I have set up static ips for both the server and player.
I see the mac addresses in the router with both being associated and authorised.
both the cabled and wifi Ips work on Chrome when cabled.
I shut down the player, remove the ethernet cable, and ............ nothing.

The other really good news is my Shanti and Nirvana power supplies arrived
and they are both excellent upgrades to my system.
Looking forward to trying wi fi only Pis.

[bobfa]

I use DHCP with no issues.  Make sure you set the country code in the WiFi.

 

 

[reprap]

Thanks Bob, would you mind trying the wifi with fixed IP?
This would eliminate at least one variable, It would also make it more workable to have a static lms IP.
Peter.

[bobfa]

I will try to add it in my testing of the Mercury Streamer that is on its way.  You do know that you can use the zero config with .local.  So my LMS is http://pcplms.local

 

 

[reprap]

Thanks Bob, I will give it a try.
I am also thinking about running another Pi player with video output so I can see and hear high quality videos without compromising the sound.
LMS has a multi player feature with syncing.
Have you tried it?
Do you think it work for bi amping or double system audio video?
Peter.

[reprap]

Hi Bob,
I contacted the guy who developed the youtube app for LMS.  It doesn't do video at all so I can't do double system video/sound using two Pi's in sync.  Thought you would like to know.
I see you are selling USB cables because you don't connect your Dacs via USB at present.
What are you doing now to connect to the Dacs?
I have a Pi4 player connected via usb to an ADI Dac or a Pontus2.
What do you recommend?
Thanks, Peter.

[bobfa]

Peter,

 

My main system: the Heavenly Soundworks 517 active speakers have digital inputs.  I have been feeding them with a Pi2AES and a Mercury streamer with AES.    In the system I am playing with now the Dali Calisto 2C and the Dali Sound Hub the DACs are also in the speakers.  The pilot system in the basement using an Arcam SA30 that has the streamer and DAC integrated.

 

#FututreFi

 

I cannot recommend anything really.  I am simplifying my systems. For me the complexity just got frustrating.

 

Bob

 

[reprap]

Hi Bob, can you recommend any USB wi fi dongles.  I was thinking of using them to connect directly between my Pi player and Dac.  Thanks Peter.

[bobfa]

Peter,

 

i have not used any of them in years.  I assume you are thinking about a network bridge..

 

[reprap]

Yes a bridge, with a dedicated transmit and receive pair avoiding going through the router.  More bandwidth less noise and clutter.

Very much like a radio mike transmitter receiver pair.

What do you recommend?

Peter.

 

[bobfa]

I really have no expereince with picking one for the Pi system.  I have always used the WiFi on board the Pi4.

[jkelly]

Hi Bob,

 

I am testing PGGB and wondering if piCorePlayer can ingest a large upsampled wav file and downsample it to 192K for the PI2AES? Or would that be more of a LMS function?

[bobfa]

I really do not know.  LMS has some of that functionality 

3 hours ago, jkelly said:

Hi Bob,

 

I am testing PGGB and wondering if piCorePlayer can ingest a large upsampled wav file and downsample it to 192K for the PI2AES? Or would that be more of a LMS function?

 

[reprap]

Hi Bob, how are you enjoying the Mercury Streamer?
Have you done a full review of it, and is it published yet?
 

My system is going well, and I am interested in PI2 AES, the Mercury streamer and their upcoming Mercury DAC amp.
 

Thanks,  Peter.

[bobfa]

I have written a bit here and on SBAF, but not a full review.   I have mine loaned out to Alex at UpTone Audio to listen and learn.

 

I may have time to get some more thoughts on paper soon.

 

 

[reprap]

That would be great Bob.
I have read some of your snippets about how much of a difference the Mercury made to your system.
It be great to read your full review.
Peter.

[bobfa]

Thank you for the encouragement. I will see what happens when @Superdad gets done listening and learning.

[Narcissus]

Hey Bob, I have a Denafrips Ares II Dac (USB), what should be my Squeezelite settings for (audio output), (output settings) etc to setup my dac and finally have music :)?

[bobfa]

Follow the settings that Kraus has done:

 

https://soundcheck-audio.blogspot.com