Originally Posted by
CageyH
What makes the RPI better than a PC based system?
I am genuinely interested.
My PC is a silent PC, so has no moving parts. I did install fans into the case, as a “just in case” backup plan, but they do not need to be connected. The processor (an old i7-6700k) hits a maximum temperature of about 70 degrees C, so fanless if perfectly acceptable.
I also stream from Amazon Music, which I don’t think will run on an RPI?
Agreed. I repurposed a £25.00 used Dell Wyse DX0D thin client and loaded the (free) Daphile software which provides IME a smoother and superior LMS-based Linux interface compared to the likes of Volumio or Moode. It also has ripping capabilities built in.
I’ve given up on pis as the solutions seem a bit gimcrack and there’s too much fiddling about in Linux for my tastes but YMMV. The pi-based solutions are also now relatively expensive when you can buy a wiim and associated control app for less than £100.
Peter
Separates Systems:
(1) Antipodes CX and EX, Matrix Audio X-Saber DSD, Meridian DSP7000 active speakers;
(2) Lumin D2, Cary CD-308 cdp, Quad 99 power amp, Horns 5degreeN*27 speakers;
(3) Homebrew PC with Onkyo Wavio SE200 soundcard running Daphile, Quad 44 and 405.2 into Dali Zensor 1s;
(4) Sooloos C15 plus storage, Braun A2, P1, CD3, C1 and T1 into Sonus Faber Concertos.
Integrated Home System:
Sony PS-X600, Naimnet NNT01 DAB Tuner; NS02 Server; NNP01/NNP02 room amplifiers; Netstreams switches, keypads, KEF Ci130QS/Soundlight speakers.