Not that interesting I know ...but just an update.

I've just come back from Pimorino in Sheffield where I purchased a wifi dongle (now working perfectly). They now have the IQAudio DAC boards in stock.

I originally bought a Pi with their "Coupe" case. The spacers supplied by IQ are too large for this combination. Pimorino fitted me with some extra 'feet' that now support the front edge of the DAC board. They promise to look into the 'issue' so that anyone ordering from them will be confident that the Pi and DAC boards will fit their cases. I think it wise, if ordering from them that you mention the spacer issue and ask them for their best advice. I spoke to Matt who is very helpful.
(Usual disclaimers)

On another issue, is anyone else having problems in shutting Volumio down? All I get is a dark(er) screen and a 'connecting' wheel that never stops. I re-imaged Volumio onto the micro SD card but the problem persists.

Again, thanks to Marco and Martin T for their help and inspiration. I have a Synology NAS on order too so will be interested in how that performs.

I've got the bug and am enjoying listening to my music all over again. My Caiman2 now seems a little redundant (perhaps I should try the HiBerry into Caiman alternative...?)

Regards,

Richard.