I've said it before, but I spent far too long ignoring the Pi because I didn't want "all that fiddling around" to get to my tunes. WRONG!
They're brilliant. Fretless has done a great job of describing the parts, and the process, and for anyone thinking of trying it out, there are plenty of people already doing it who are more than willing to share their knowledge.
I use mine with ripped files stored on a Synology NAS (network disk) with a HifiBerry Digi+ PRO HAT and an SMSL M8 external DAC and I'm extremely happy. You get a lot of music for a little outlay.
Getting the best from Streaming music
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Amps - NVA P50, AP30, A40, Stanislav Palo Tube Headphone Amp BB 85
Speakers - Monitor Audio Silver RX2
Cables - NVA LS1+LS3, SSC, Gotham S/PDIF, IBRA Optical
Digital - NAD C516BEE, SONY ST-SDB900 DAB TUNER, TEAC UD-H01 DAC
Analogue - Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Esprit SB, Graham Slee Gram Amp 2 Phono
Cans - Grado SR80, ATH-M50X
Speakers - Monitor Audio Silver RX2
Cables - NVA LS1+LS3, SSC, Gotham S/PDIF, IBRA Optical
Digital - NAD C516BEE, SONY ST-SDB900 DAB TUNER, TEAC UD-H01 DAC
Analogue - Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Esprit SB, Graham Slee Gram Amp 2 Phono
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Re: Getting the best from Streaming music
Yes, thanks Fretless, that was very useful.
Like Slinger, i've been putting off getting one due to the seeming complexity of the thing, but am ready to get one now.
Is anyone using Volumio or can anyone suggest an easy to use OS that works well with Tidal or Spotify?
Also, where did you guys buy your kit from?
Like Slinger, i've been putting off getting one due to the seeming complexity of the thing, but am ready to get one now.
Is anyone using Volumio or can anyone suggest an easy to use OS that works well with Tidal or Spotify?
Also, where did you guys buy your kit from?
TT- Thorens TD160B MKII with SME 3009, SL1210 and PL-71. Amps-NVA P50sa/A40's & Phono 1. CDP- Sony X555ES. Speakers-B&W 705 with LS1.
Headphone system Bushmaster II, Capella amp, Pi 3B+ with Hifiberry Digi+ Pro & Nighthawk cans.
Headphone system Bushmaster II, Capella amp, Pi 3B+ with Hifiberry Digi+ Pro & Nighthawk cans.
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Re: Getting the best from Streaming music
Basic Volumio is solid, and it's free It handles (paid) streaming services like Tidal, Qobuz, and Spotify natively if you pay a subscription. For £2.99 a month you get...
MyVolumio on 1 device
Automatic Sync of Personal items
Remote connection to 1 device
Native TIDAL and Qobuz Integration
CD Playback and Ripping
Alexa Integration
It's also quite easy to bugger about with the code if you enjoy that sort of thing. The Volumio forum is pretty good, and the guy who writes Volumio is happy to answer questions. I don't stream so I've got no first-hand knowledge of the paid subscription service, but I don't know anyone that's unhappy with it.
MyVolumio on 1 device
Automatic Sync of Personal items
Remote connection to 1 device
Native TIDAL and Qobuz Integration
CD Playback and Ripping
Alexa Integration
It's also quite easy to bugger about with the code if you enjoy that sort of thing. The Volumio forum is pretty good, and the guy who writes Volumio is happy to answer questions. I don't stream so I've got no first-hand knowledge of the paid subscription service, but I don't know anyone that's unhappy with it.
Amps - NVA P50, AP30, A40, Stanislav Palo Tube Headphone Amp BB 85
Speakers - Monitor Audio Silver RX2
Cables - NVA LS1+LS3, SSC, Gotham S/PDIF, IBRA Optical
Digital - NAD C516BEE, SONY ST-SDB900 DAB TUNER, TEAC UD-H01 DAC
Analogue - Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Esprit SB, Graham Slee Gram Amp 2 Phono
Cans - Grado SR80, ATH-M50X
Speakers - Monitor Audio Silver RX2
Cables - NVA LS1+LS3, SSC, Gotham S/PDIF, IBRA Optical
Digital - NAD C516BEE, SONY ST-SDB900 DAB TUNER, TEAC UD-H01 DAC
Analogue - Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Esprit SB, Graham Slee Gram Amp 2 Phono
Cans - Grado SR80, ATH-M50X
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Re: Getting the best from Streaming music
Spotify works on the free version of Volumio, there is a specific plug-in that works for a Spotify Premium account.
Apple Airplay. Just tried my ancient Ipad and looked up YouTube via Safari browser. Played a Music video and then clicked the Airplay button. Found all my Volumio devices straight away and can stream directly to them. SQ was fine.
Apple Airplay. Just tried my ancient Ipad and looked up YouTube via Safari browser. Played a Music video and then clicked the Airplay button. Found all my Volumio devices straight away and can stream directly to them. SQ was fine.
Upstairs:
VinylPro-Ject 1.2 + Grado Sig Jr + Cambridge Alva Duo
DigiVolumio PC + Kiss DP-500 + Sabaj A20d
NVA: Cube2 - SSP - LS6+ Sabaj A10a {x2)
Little Bear MC2 + AQ NightHawk
Downstairs:
VinylLogic DM101 + Syrinx LE1 + Grado Sig MCX
DigiDenafrips Ares II + Volumio PC + Cambridge CXC
NVA: P50 & PSU - BMUAiyima A07 MAX + Arcam One
HP: Allo DigiOne + Sabaj A10d + AQ NightOwl
Office: Allo DigiOne SIG + SMSL M300se + Douk G4 (x2)
Mission 760 + Monolith 887 + German Maestro GMP 450
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Re: Getting the best from Streaming music
Looking for HifiBerry/Raspberry Pi stores in the UK it would seem that the two to try are The Pi Hut and ModMyPi.
Amazon has them as well.
HifiBerry has its own webshop where you can assemble a complete package.
Upstairs:
VinylPro-Ject 1.2 + Grado Sig Jr + Cambridge Alva Duo
DigiVolumio PC + Kiss DP-500 + Sabaj A20d
NVA: Cube2 - SSP - LS6+ Sabaj A10a {x2)
Little Bear MC2 + AQ NightHawk
Downstairs:
VinylLogic DM101 + Syrinx LE1 + Grado Sig MCX
DigiDenafrips Ares II + Volumio PC + Cambridge CXC
NVA: P50 & PSU - BMUAiyima A07 MAX + Arcam One
HP: Allo DigiOne + Sabaj A10d + AQ NightOwl
Office: Allo DigiOne SIG + SMSL M300se + Douk G4 (x2)
Mission 760 + Monolith 887 + German Maestro GMP 450
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I got most of my bits on Amazon and then realised that all of it was probably cheaper (the HiFiBerry Digi+ Pro for instance) at the PiHut, or from HiFiBerry themselves.
https://www.hifiberry.com/shop/boards/h ... y-dac-pro/
https://thepihut.com/collections/raspbe ... y-digi-pro
I also bought a metal case for my setup.
https://www.hifiberry.com/shop/cases/st ... igi-black/
Amps - NVA P50, AP30, A40, Stanislav Palo Tube Headphone Amp BB 85
Speakers - Monitor Audio Silver RX2
Cables - NVA LS1+LS3, SSC, Gotham S/PDIF, IBRA Optical
Digital - NAD C516BEE, SONY ST-SDB900 DAB TUNER, TEAC UD-H01 DAC
Analogue - Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Esprit SB, Graham Slee Gram Amp 2 Phono
Cans - Grado SR80, ATH-M50X
Speakers - Monitor Audio Silver RX2
Cables - NVA LS1+LS3, SSC, Gotham S/PDIF, IBRA Optical
Digital - NAD C516BEE, SONY ST-SDB900 DAB TUNER, TEAC UD-H01 DAC
Analogue - Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Esprit SB, Graham Slee Gram Amp 2 Phono
Cans - Grado SR80, ATH-M50X
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Bit the bullet and have ordered a Pi 3B+ and the Digi+ Pro. Let the fun begin. Cost £75 with the Pi power supply from PiHut.
“If” I get on with it I’ll get a decent case.
Prepare for some daft questions
“If” I get on with it I’ll get a decent case.
Prepare for some daft questions
TT- Thorens TD160B MKII with SME 3009, SL1210 and PL-71. Amps-NVA P50sa/A40's & Phono 1. CDP- Sony X555ES. Speakers-B&W 705 with LS1.
Headphone system Bushmaster II, Capella amp, Pi 3B+ with Hifiberry Digi+ Pro & Nighthawk cans.
Headphone system Bushmaster II, Capella amp, Pi 3B+ with Hifiberry Digi+ Pro & Nighthawk cans.
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Let 'em come !!!!
Upstairs:
VinylPro-Ject 1.2 + Grado Sig Jr + Cambridge Alva Duo
DigiVolumio PC + Kiss DP-500 + Sabaj A20d
NVA: Cube2 - SSP - LS6+ Sabaj A10a {x2)
Little Bear MC2 + AQ NightHawk
Downstairs:
VinylLogic DM101 + Syrinx LE1 + Grado Sig MCX
DigiDenafrips Ares II + Volumio PC + Cambridge CXC
NVA: P50 & PSU - BMUAiyima A07 MAX + Arcam One
HP: Allo DigiOne + Sabaj A10d + AQ NightOwl
Office: Allo DigiOne SIG + SMSL M300se + Douk G4 (x2)
Mission 760 + Monolith 887 + German Maestro GMP 450
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There's no such thing as a 'daft' question if it's honestly asked. I can't guarantee you'll get no daft answers though.
Amps - NVA P50, AP30, A40, Stanislav Palo Tube Headphone Amp BB 85
Speakers - Monitor Audio Silver RX2
Cables - NVA LS1+LS3, SSC, Gotham S/PDIF, IBRA Optical
Digital - NAD C516BEE, SONY ST-SDB900 DAB TUNER, TEAC UD-H01 DAC
Analogue - Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Esprit SB, Graham Slee Gram Amp 2 Phono
Cans - Grado SR80, ATH-M50X
Speakers - Monitor Audio Silver RX2
Cables - NVA LS1+LS3, SSC, Gotham S/PDIF, IBRA Optical
Digital - NAD C516BEE, SONY ST-SDB900 DAB TUNER, TEAC UD-H01 DAC
Analogue - Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Esprit SB, Graham Slee Gram Amp 2 Phono
Cans - Grado SR80, ATH-M50X
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Re: Getting the best from Streaming music
Will be following the build with interest
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Leak Stereo 20 & First Audio Classic Copper V2
Modded Lenco GL75 with Saturn arm, heavy custom plinth. Nagaoka MP500.
Nottingham Audio Hyperspace + heavy kit, + Origin Live Conqueror + Koetsu Black
Tom Evans Micro Grove MK2 MC phono
Bluesound Node2i (x2) both with latest power upgrades.
Topping D90MQA and Topping D90SE
Audiolab 6000 CDT transport.
All NVA cables
Leak Stereo 20 & First Audio Classic Copper V2
Modded Lenco GL75 with Saturn arm, heavy custom plinth. Nagaoka MP500.
Nottingham Audio Hyperspace + heavy kit, + Origin Live Conqueror + Koetsu Black
Tom Evans Micro Grove MK2 MC phono
Bluesound Node2i (x2) both with latest power upgrades.
Topping D90MQA and Topping D90SE
Audiolab 6000 CDT transport.
All NVA cables