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    where can we buy this stuff for the best price?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ali Tait View Post
    where can we buy this stuff for the best price?
    you can get it on amazon ....I was watching some earlier in my wish list. they do various packages....ebay as well but a lot are the same sellers
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    Hi Ali,

    I got my Pi with 'Ninja' Pibow case and PSU, from here:http://shop.pimoroni.com/collections/raspberry-pi-2

    I believe that the DAC is available direct from IQ-Audio, through Gordon there, or here: http://www.tindie.com/products/IQaud...ac_prod_search

    All the rest you can get from Maplins, then simply download Volumio on your computer and set it all up - job's a good 'un!

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    Other Cartridges: Nippon Columbia (NOS 1987) Denon DL-103. USA-made Shure SC35C with NOS stylus. Goldring G820 with NOS stylus. Shure M55E with NOS stylus.

    CD Player: Audiocom-modified Sony X-777ES/DAS-R1 DAC.

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    Could we have a straight forward description of how to put one of these things together? I'm currently using a squeezebox SB3 butt finding it a little unsatisfying. Given the price that SB3s go for on EBay, I could swap over for virtually no outlay.

    The SB3 accesses a little Linux PC attached to the router which runs the Slimserver software that it needs, and has a 400gb hard drive attached. Presumably the Pi would be able to access the same library, but does it need to have any software running elsewhere on the network? If so, could an Android tablet handle the task?

    I'm intrigued, but ignorant!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Marco View Post
    Hi Ali,

    I got my Pi with 'Ninja' Pibow case and PSU, from here:http://shop.pimoroni.com/collections/raspberry-pi-2

    I believe that the DAC is available direct from IQ-Audio, although I bought mine from Ian.

    All the rest you can get from Maplins, then simply download Volumio on your computer and set it all up - job's a good 'un!

    Marco.
    Cheers mate, only would need the PI bits, everything else I already have, given I run a TFS. Be interesting to see if it would better the TFS with Nick's prototype dac. Would have to be good to do so..
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    Quote Originally Posted by shane View Post
    Could we have a straight forward description of how to put one of these things together? I'm currently using a squeezebox SB3 butt finding it a little unsatisfying. Given the price that SB3s go for on EBay, I could swap over for virtually no outlay.

    The SB3 accesses a little Linux PC attached to the router which runs the Slimserver software that it needs, and has a 400gb hard drive attached. Presumably the Pi would be able to access the same library, but does it need to have any software running elsewhere on the network? If so, could an Android tablet handle the task?

    I'm intrigued, but ignorant!
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    Yes, Jo, that's correct, but the HiFi Berry is a different DAC, and arguably not as good as the IQ-Audio... Also, you don't need the facility on the HiFi Berry of connecting up an off-board DAC, if you're going to use the IQ one directly, fitted to the Pi, directly again into a power amp, minus a preamp, as I'm doing.

    The IQ-Audio Pi-DAC+ outputs 2V, the same as most CDPs, so there's no need, electrically, for a preamp - and interestingly, for me for the FIRST time ever, no need for one SONICALLY, either! Just use the Volumio interface, on your phone, tablet or laptop, and you're away!

    Sensitive power amps, however, are best for optimal results (in order to get the same drive and 'balls' in the sound, as provided by a good active preamp).

    Marco.
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    Turntable: Heavily-modified Technics SL-1210MK5G [Mike New bearing/ETP platter/Paul Hynes SR7 PSU & reg mods]. Funk Firm APM Achromat/Nagaoka GL-601 Crystal Record Weight/Isonoe feet & boots/Ortofon RS-212D/Denon DL-103GL in Denon PCL-300 headshell with Funk Firm Houdini/Kondo SL-115 pure-silver cartridge leads.

    Paul Hynes MC head amp/SR5 PSU. Also modded Lentek head amp/Denon AU-310 SUT.

    Other Cartridges: Nippon Columbia (NOS 1987) Denon DL-103. USA-made Shure SC35C with NOS stylus. Goldring G820 with NOS stylus. Shure M55E with NOS stylus.

    CD Player: Audiocom-modified Sony X-777ES/DAS-R1 DAC.

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    Preamps: Heavily-modified Croft Charisma-X. LDR Stereo Coffee. Power Amps: Tube Distinctions Copper Amp fitted with Tungsol KT-150s. Quad 306.

    Cables & Sundries: Mark Grant HDX1 interconnects and digital coaxial cable, plus Mark Grant 6mm UP-LCOFC Van Damme speaker cable. MCRU 'Ultimate' mains leads. Lehmann clone headphone amp with vintage Koss PRO-4AAA headphones.

    Tube Distinctions digital noise filter. VPI HW16.5 record cleaning machine.

    Speakers: Tannoy 15MGs in Lockwood cabinets with modified crossovers. 1967 Celestion Ditton 15.


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    Hi Shane,

    Quote Originally Posted by shane View Post
    Could we have a straight forward description of how to put one of these things together? I'm currently using a squeezebox SB3 butt finding it a little unsatisfying. Given the price that SB3s go for on EBay, I could swap over for virtually no outlay.

    The SB3 accesses a little Linux PC attached to the router which runs the Slimserver software that it needs, and has a 400gb hard drive attached. Presumably the Pi would be able to access the same library, but does it need to have any software running elsewhere on the network? If so, could an Android tablet handle the task?

    I'm intrigued, but ignorant!
    I'll ask Duncan to contribute and outline the process in layman's terms.

    Meanwhile, there are two very good threads on the subject. One on Wigwam: http://www.hifiwigwam.com/showthread...r-Raspberry-Pi and one on TAS, although Martin T and others have gone the HiFi Berry route: http://theaudiostandard.net/thread/5...reamer-project

    Have a read and see if they help

    Marco.
    Main System

    Turntable: Heavily-modified Technics SL-1210MK5G [Mike New bearing/ETP platter/Paul Hynes SR7 PSU & reg mods]. Funk Firm APM Achromat/Nagaoka GL-601 Crystal Record Weight/Isonoe feet & boots/Ortofon RS-212D/Denon DL-103GL in Denon PCL-300 headshell with Funk Firm Houdini/Kondo SL-115 pure-silver cartridge leads.

    Paul Hynes MC head amp/SR5 PSU. Also modded Lentek head amp/Denon AU-310 SUT.

    Other Cartridges: Nippon Columbia (NOS 1987) Denon DL-103. USA-made Shure SC35C with NOS stylus. Goldring G820 with NOS stylus. Shure M55E with NOS stylus.

    CD Player: Audiocom-modified Sony X-777ES/DAS-R1 DAC.

    Tape Deck: Tandberg TCD 310, fully restored and recalibrated as new, by RDE, plus upgraded with heads from the TCD-420a. Also with matching TM4 Norway microphones.

    Preamps: Heavily-modified Croft Charisma-X. LDR Stereo Coffee. Power Amps: Tube Distinctions Copper Amp fitted with Tungsol KT-150s. Quad 306.

    Cables & Sundries: Mark Grant HDX1 interconnects and digital coaxial cable, plus Mark Grant 6mm UP-LCOFC Van Damme speaker cable. MCRU 'Ultimate' mains leads. Lehmann clone headphone amp with vintage Koss PRO-4AAA headphones.

    Tube Distinctions digital noise filter. VPI HW16.5 record cleaning machine.

    Speakers: Tannoy 15MGs in Lockwood cabinets with modified crossovers. 1967 Celestion Ditton 15.


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    It might also be worth mentioning for those who have a fear of Linux (but with Volumio there is nothing to fear), that Microsoft have committed to building a version of Windows 10, which will run on the Raspberry Pi 2 and it'll be free.

    https://dev.windows.com/en-us/featur...errypi2support

    http://www.engadget.com/2015/02/02/w...aspberry-pi-2/
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    Quote Originally Posted by shane View Post
    Could we have a straight forward description of how to put one of these things together? I'm currently using a squeezebox SB3 butt finding it a little unsatisfying. Given the price that SB3s go for on EBay, I could swap over for virtually no outlay.

    The SB3 accesses a little Linux PC attached to the router which runs the Slimserver software that it needs, and has a 400gb hard drive attached. Presumably the Pi would be able to access the same library, but does it need to have any software running elsewhere on the network? If so, could an Android tablet handle the task?

    I'm intrigued, but ignorant!
    There is quite an extensive thread about the Raspberry as a streamer / DAC at theaudiostandard. The software on the Raspberry is Volumio (https://volumio.org) which is free. I use a DAC from audiophonics.fr. I see now that it is a newer version than the one I have and it seems to be compatible with the B+ and newer Pi2 Raspberry models.

    It is interfaced via I2S to the Raspi. Basically, you just stick it on the Raspbi.

    One interesting DAC I would like to try one day is this one from Torsten Tjekel which can stacked as a "double mono" configuration. It can be bought here

    The Raspi + DAC + Volumio kit conveniently replaces a streamer an Airport express and a DAC for peanuts. It is quite an eye (ear) opener.

    Hope this helps
    Greets
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    PS The Raspberry can be interfaced to your router either with an Ethernet cable or with a WIFI dongle like this one I cannot hear any difference between the two methods and the WIFI is rock solid. Haven't had a single drop out.
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