Parts List:
M.2 - 1TB (Type B key)
GeeekPi SSD Storage Expansion Board w/USB 3.1
TransportPi AES
FiFoPi Q7
ReceiverPi DDC
ShieldPi Pro
MonitorPi Pro
Raspberry Pi 4B
PurePi 3.3V/5V
The list above is also my proposed build order. Does it seem correct or should I change the stack? If change is needed, how?
I also would like to know how I can mount this into a case and whether or not I need additional parts like Ians' Linear power module.
My goal is to have it all in a nice case I can put on my desk instead of looking unfinished like an erector set.
Currently I am waiting on the receiverpi and the monitorpi and shieldpi.
Here is a picture of it as it is now. I have since installed the M.2 drive and heatsink.
Looking forward to comments and advice!
- Mario
M.2 - 1TB (Type B key)
GeeekPi SSD Storage Expansion Board w/USB 3.1
TransportPi AES
FiFoPi Q7
ReceiverPi DDC
ShieldPi Pro
MonitorPi Pro
Raspberry Pi 4B
PurePi 3.3V/5V
The list above is also my proposed build order. Does it seem correct or should I change the stack? If change is needed, how?
I also would like to know how I can mount this into a case and whether or not I need additional parts like Ians' Linear power module.
My goal is to have it all in a nice case I can put on my desk instead of looking unfinished like an erector set.
Currently I am waiting on the receiverpi and the monitorpi and shieldpi.
Here is a picture of it as it is now. I have since installed the M.2 drive and heatsink.
Looking forward to comments and advice!
- Mario
Well, it isn't a phone so I am a bit lost as to what you mean.
This is just the setup I really want to make. I rather fell in lust with his gear a while back and am finally getting round to making it.
Either way, thanks for your contribution I guess.
This is just the setup I really want to make. I rather fell in lust with his gear a while back and am finally getting round to making it.
Either way, thanks for your contribution I guess.
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All parts are now installed. The only thing I can not get to work is the USB input on the receiverpi ddc with the amanero board.
I installed the drivers on my PC without issue and am able to select it as an output device once connected but I get no sound output from the system.
Optical works flawlessly as well as coaxial. Just no love from the USB side of things.
If anyone has any ideas on how I can get this working I would greatly appreciate it.
I installed the drivers on my PC without issue and am able to select it as an output device once connected but I get no sound output from the system.
Optical works flawlessly as well as coaxial. Just no love from the USB side of things.
If anyone has any ideas on how I can get this working I would greatly appreciate it.
Quite some stack of dac/streamer you have there. Must be every input one could every require. Did you get USB working yet? I have used Ian Canada super cap board, nice quality gear. I haven't played with or heard any of his other gear. Looks good tho.
Thanks 🙂
I am still trying to figure out the USB section but the rest seem to be flawless.
Having the M.2 as part of the stack is fast and efficient as well.
I am still trying to figure out the USB section but the rest seem to be flawless.
Having the M.2 as part of the stack is fast and efficient as well.
Hey LordShadow!
I do not have any iancanda gear yet but am considering getting my own stack. Are you still having trouble with the USB input? Which USB input are you using, the one on the RasPi board or the one on the ReceiverPi DDC board? I'll assume the second one. Have you tried any of the user guides? It seems that there are three different documents out on GitHub for these boards. One of them:
https://github.com/iancanada/Docume...ceiverPi/ReceiverPi/ReceiverPiUsersManual.pdf
has this info in it. (I don't know if it applies to your stack.)
"...Is it possible to switch to external USB streamer automatically?
Yes, it’s possible. You can use the Vcc (3.3V to 5V) of the USB streamer as the control signal. Connect this control signal to the Pin15 of J4. When the USB cable is plugged in, the ReceiverPi’s outputs will be automatically switched to the USB streamer. Don’t forget connecting I2S/DSD signals from the USB streamer to the Pin1 to Pin6 of J4."
Best of luck to you!
I do not have any iancanda gear yet but am considering getting my own stack. Are you still having trouble with the USB input? Which USB input are you using, the one on the RasPi board or the one on the ReceiverPi DDC board? I'll assume the second one. Have you tried any of the user guides? It seems that there are three different documents out on GitHub for these boards. One of them:
https://github.com/iancanada/Docume...ceiverPi/ReceiverPi/ReceiverPiUsersManual.pdf
has this info in it. (I don't know if it applies to your stack.)
"...Is it possible to switch to external USB streamer automatically?
Yes, it’s possible. You can use the Vcc (3.3V to 5V) of the USB streamer as the control signal. Connect this control signal to the Pin15 of J4. When the USB cable is plugged in, the ReceiverPi’s outputs will be automatically switched to the USB streamer. Don’t forget connecting I2S/DSD signals from the USB streamer to the Pin1 to Pin6 of J4."
Best of luck to you!
Hi @bhjazz !
The issue was in my computer seeing the input but never actually being able to output sound even though media was playing. It just always stayed muted. When I go Optical (toslink) or Coaxial though, it functions flawlessly, so I use optical and am honestly quite happy with it. I have since removed the USB section as like I said I could never get it to function as intended but I assume that is on my PC side and nothing on Ian's end of things. 🙂
The issue was in my computer seeing the input but never actually being able to output sound even though media was playing. It just always stayed muted. When I go Optical (toslink) or Coaxial though, it functions flawlessly, so I use optical and am honestly quite happy with it. I have since removed the USB section as like I said I could never get it to function as intended but I assume that is on my PC side and nothing on Ian's end of things. 🙂
So you added the DDC + DAC sections? How does the full-stack sound compared to your other DAC's? I can see a SMLS in the table
I'm curious if this stack can digitally transmit and use the DAC at the same time.
I'm curious if this stack can digitally transmit and use the DAC at the same time.
It honestly sounds fantastic! All the connectivity is a huge plus as well. I also added a second 1Tb M.2 drive and it performs flawlessly when switching between the drives and the network share. I have not a single complaint. It beats the other 3 DAC setups I have pretty handily. The closest to it is my OPPO.
I don't understand what you mean by transmit and use the dac at the same time, can you clarify so I can try to answer?
I don't understand what you mean by transmit and use the dac at the same time, can you clarify so I can try to answer?
Sorry, I explained it badly. I'm referring to using the TransportPi AES and Ian's DAC at the same time. One example I can think of is making A/B tests with Ian's DAC and an external DAC, and switching them quickly through the AMP inputs.
I see now what you meant. I am honestly unable to answer at present as my setup is on loan to a friend. Perhaps someone else can answer, I am interested to know as well.