Post by Owen Y on Jan 29, 2020 12:05:25 GMT 12
" A beginner-friendly walkthrough on how to set up the Raspberry Pi as a network streamer and how to optimise its sound quality. "
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Post by garym on Jan 29, 2020 17:16:41 GMT 12
I didn't watch to see what he installed, but I would recommend MoOde Audio. Easy install, under constant development, supports any typical file source (I use a Vortexbox server), can handle Tidal etc... Set and forget, control from a smartphone or tablet. Cost free or a donation, you choose.
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Post by Owen Y on Jan 29, 2020 17:23:29 GMT 12
That's an excellent video, one of DARKO's better ones. Especially useful I think is the explanation of the degree of complexity (or simplicity) for those who may wish to go down the path of 'building' your own hardware & software parts. And finally a sound quality summary comparison with a one-box 'consumer' solution like a BLUESOUND Node 2i - the latter for those who don't care at all for the 'assemble-your-own' semi-DIY approach starting with a Raspberry Pi.
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Post by garym on Jan 29, 2020 19:03:24 GMT 12
I should add, MoOde is installed in the way Darko shows on the Raspberry Pi.
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Post by jon on Jan 30, 2020 10:50:52 GMT 12
I use Volumio, same process of installation.
When I looked at Moode a couple of years ago, it had an app. So not a go-er for me. However looks like they are now doing a browser page, I might just burn an SSD and see what its like
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Post by jon on Jan 30, 2020 10:54:59 GMT 12
Damn, I just checked and as I have a Sparky board it is incompatible with Moode.
However...
Backup plan, I'll use my other Pi and do it there.
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Post by garym on Jan 30, 2020 18:46:37 GMT 12
MoOde has always been a browser interface. I've been using it for quite a while.
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Post by jon on Jan 31, 2020 9:20:06 GMT 12
MoOde has always been a browser interface. I've been using it for quite a while. You're right, it was the sparky non-compatability that became the issue, I remember now.
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Post by garym on Feb 1, 2020 10:36:08 GMT 12
And just for those who don't know the Raspberry Pi costs about $50. Add a powerbank as psu and a cheap DAC such as the Topping D50s and you have a streaming solution for not much money. Add a better DAC for even more.
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Post by jon on Feb 1, 2020 15:06:44 GMT 12
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Post by garym on Feb 1, 2020 15:15:09 GMT 12
Yeah, there are quite a few plug in DACs for the Pi.
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Post by belbo on Feb 3, 2020 0:25:32 GMT 12
Very useful thanks for sharing!
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