I have done a lot of builds and refurbishments and have always wondered about DIYing a streamer, no DAC just a streamer.
Has anyone tried this?
Has anyone tried this?
I guess I am not sure. Just something to stream Tidal or Qobuz to my dac. I was wondering if it is "DIYable".
Depends on what level you consider "DIY". You can build streamers based on a Raspberry Pi or similar SBC (single-board computer) and class that as DIY. If you want to do "lower level" DIY, you can implement a Raspberry Pi compute module (which is the route some commercial producers take) on a custom board. You can of course also try to build the whole thing from scratch with your own processor, but that's probably a bit over the top.
Last but not least, some smaller processors/uCs are now powerful enough to process high-res audio and in that case you can build something that looks a bit like the compute-module based solution but with much lower complexity.
Last but not least, some smaller processors/uCs are now powerful enough to process high-res audio and in that case you can build something that looks a bit like the compute-module based solution but with much lower complexity.
I made RaspberryPi + HifiBerryDac hat + RuneAudio for a buddy. He uses AirPlay to "cast" spotify. Attach a usb drive or usb stick and you can stream your own. Also made a streamer with Raspberry Pi + HifiberryDac hat...and harddisk ...OS picoreplayer + lms for another friend..
Obtaining an Rpi4b board is the biggest challenge. Otherwise, with an Rpi4B board, a good metal enclosure like the ones from Argon which not only provide good shielding but also move all ports of the Pi to the rear of the enclosure, a good linear power supply and choosing from a host of Operating Systems, you are ready to go with a fantastic sounding music streamer. Attach a storage drive or/and use any streaming service.
Another one. RAKK DAC MK2. 2 Box solution. One is the spdif out with hifiberry digi and raspberry pi. The outher houses the dac. OS Picoreplayer.
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Thanks for the replies everyone!
So it looks like I need to get a raspberry pi (which is just a mini computer?) And build a streamer around it.
So it looks like I need to get a raspberry pi (which is just a mini computer?) And build a streamer around it.
Daphile running on an old x86 laptop or desktop is another option.
I tried umpteen ways to install this and no matter what it hangs on "Waiting for network connection"
It is meant to run headless like Moode, Volumio, etc. You use another device on the network such as a phone, tablet, or computer with a browser to access the IP of the Daphile on your network (assuming it properly connected to your network). See the instructions.. Requirements "Another web browser equipped device to access Daphile". Find the IP of Daphile on your network and enter the IP in the browser address bar of your phone or tablet. You don't actually control it from the computer that it is running on, although, if I remember correctly, there is a way to do that.
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