Originally Posted by
Ashmore
Yes I thought this was a pretty elegant solution too. Are the files on the SSD just stored 'as normal' without there being any other software on it like LMS? And you can point volumio to the folder and it picks them up? Does Volumio tell the SSD to 'spin up' (I know it doesn't actually spin up) when needed or do you just switch it on manually when you want to listen?
Yes, the files are just stored in a folder (or folders) and Volumio is just pointed to it in exactly the same way as you would with a NAS or USB Drive. As it's an SSD, there's no 'spin up' or switch on even (as the power is via the USB connection).
I basically just power on my amp, then the RPi and listen at leisure to either LAN or Internet streamed content.
A mainly digital setup with a musical amplifier and endearing 1970's speakers. A CD player that hardly ever gets used and a turntable that is good enough to remind my how enjoyable my old vinyl is. Some cables and things.