Ken, I think for the first time, there is a streamer / DAC that costs peanuts and sounds good. As I alluded in an earlier post, I dont understand why you dont just try it ? I don't want to appear patronising but at the cost of a combo, you really can't go wrong. Worst case just use it to stream music to the ladies room stereo.Quote:
Originally Posted by Qwin
r100 - Its the cost of a raid storage system that is prohibitive.
I wouldn't go any other way than a NAS storage. I ripped all my CD's once and don't want to keep doing this so thats part of my reasoning £100 for the Rpi/Dac or whatever it is and £300 for the library storage. Bear in mind I am using a 2nd hand laptop out of the arc and extra luxuries like tablets also add to the cost. So just being cautious in my approach before spending what little I have.
Ok, I get it. I use a Sinology NAS which has been running for the last 4 years practically non-stop without the slightest problem. It is a redundant RAID, two bay model. Nowadays, you can find similar models second hand for very little. Add two HD's or SSD's and you are good to go. If your NAS is not in the listening room (and even if it where) SSD are probably not required. I can recommend the Sinology NAS because it has the most comprehensive OS I have seen to date on a NAS. It also has several custom built apps to stream music, videos, etc. To stream audio, you don't need the latest, biggest most powerful model. Video streaming / encoding is another matter but my 4 year old NAS is more than capable of streaming (no realtime encoding) multiple streams of video to the whole house at the same time. In fact, it even has a USB audio out port on the back which works, I used it for a while.
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ru
this is one of the more recent models which is tailored for streaming but will happily backup all your data, serve web pages and much more simultaneously.
This is similar to what I use-
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Drobo-FS-D...item19fd7dfb8b
Good thing with these is that they automatically back up your files between the drives, and you can hot swap drives to upgrade capacity or for a faulty drive without losing any data.
Ru - the Sinology was one I was looking at.
Ali - I will look at your recomendation too, hot swapping is a +.
I would have the NAS unit in the next room so don't need use silent SSD I was thinking along the lines of 2x 2TB. That should allow for High definition or 1bit if I want.
Which brings me to DSD, will this work on the Pi? Some say it is the future of FBA, but the files are 30 times bigger. I have been out of the technology loop for a while and desperately been playing catch up, I haven't even got to look software yet.
cool, actually, you can hot-swap the syno depending on the RAID level you choose. The default syno-RAID is hot swappable. But I must admit that I have never had to swap any HD's since I have had the NAS. It's just nice to know that the data is redundant and as safe as it gets. When you choose the size of your HD's dont forget to get an external cheap USB HD that can hold the contents of your NAS as a backup.
Btw. in redundant RAID mode 2x2T = 2T (not 4T). Less space but more data security.
I don't know if DSD is supported yet on the Pi/DAC.. I am sure it will be in the near future. Things evolve quickly. The problem I have with DSD is that it is difficult to get proper DSD file currently. I have a Yulong DA8 DAC which supports DSD but have not used that functionality.. :roll eyes:
Ru - There you go, just lost me.
I thought you could use a pair of discs that are mirrored so you get identical files saved to each automatically?
So why do you need a back up?
The backup is just to an extra layer of security not really needed but it gives me peace of mind. I have backups, photos, etc. on my NAS I wouldn't want to lose.
here is some info on the RAID types Synology use
Hi Neil,
If you can get it working at your place as well as it does here, then I don't think you'll be disappointed :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Yomanze
We'll have to start a Pi-boys club on AoS, sponsored by Ginsters! :yesbruv:
:D
Marco.
Hi Will,
Good to see you, mate. Hope life is treating you well!
Lol! As you correctly say, lots of folk have been onto it for ages. I was simply introduced to it by some friends, heard what it was like in my system, and bought it! In the AoS 'SPPV tradition' it's my duty to alert members to potential 'giant-killers', such as the Pi, and that's exactly what I'm doing :)Quote:
Originally Posted by WAD62
Cool. Let us know how you get on! :cool:Quote:
I've had the Pi for 4 weeks, IQaudio board on the way, squeezeplug downloaded, could be very interesting comparison to SBTouch and HiFimeDIY U2 combo...:eyebrows:
Marco.