I'm currently using a laptop with JRiver (and Fidelizer) solely for streaming music to my HRT Musicstremer 11+ USB DAC. I listen to files stored on an external hard drive and also Spotify Premium.

I have used a R-Pi in the past and like the fact that I can use my phone to select music. What I have not done is a comparison between the two.

Are there any sq benefits to be had by using the R-Pi with the HRT DAC over the dedicated laptop?

Cheers,

Bill.