My turn to take a stab at this RPi thing. Intent is to see if I can improve the streamer end of my main system where I have been using a Bluesound Node for a few years now. I recently stepped up the DAC side of the formula by inserting a Denafrips Ares 2. The Pi should allow me to stream and feed the Ares vis USB for higher rates than what the Node will allow.
Mikey has recommended the Nirvana Power supply over and over so I went with that! Made sense to me to upgrade the power supply of this link in the chain. I've enjoyed reading all the other threads you guys have provided on your similar efforts and should be able to take advantage of your findings.
In general I've been able to use Bluesound in the main system, but straight up Tidal, Spotify and now Amazon Music in my office where my main computer is. In other systems throughout the house I use Google Chromecast via the Chromecsat Audio dongle. My ripped CD Flac files are on a hard drive connected to the network at my router and bluesound finds them easily.
The main lounge only has WiFi connectivity which seems to be working fine. I did just purchase an Apple Airport Express, so if that should be used in the lounge for some reason instead of WiFi.
The last question will be what software I should use. I am leaning towards Roon since I will still have the Node and can use it also as a Roon endpoint where ever I move it to.
Should be fun! Redirect me as you all see fit. I'll need it I'm sure.
Mikey has recommended the Nirvana Power supply over and over so I went with that! Made sense to me to upgrade the power supply of this link in the chain. I've enjoyed reading all the other threads you guys have provided on your similar efforts and should be able to take advantage of your findings.
In general I've been able to use Bluesound in the main system, but straight up Tidal, Spotify and now Amazon Music in my office where my main computer is. In other systems throughout the house I use Google Chromecast via the Chromecsat Audio dongle. My ripped CD Flac files are on a hard drive connected to the network at my router and bluesound finds them easily.
The main lounge only has WiFi connectivity which seems to be working fine. I did just purchase an Apple Airport Express, so if that should be used in the lounge for some reason instead of WiFi.
The last question will be what software I should use. I am leaning towards Roon since I will still have the Node and can use it also as a Roon endpoint where ever I move it to.
Should be fun! Redirect me as you all see fit. I'll need it I'm sure.
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