RPi + HAT or....

[headcase]

Kya karoom...

It's all analog devices. DAC also has two tails - USB IN and RCA..

Had tried Mi Box. It worked very well to cast NAS with DS Audio or YT Music. Later it started stalling..

Get power dvd on ur PC if possible then u can install powerdvd remote app from play store. It's free.

Turns out vlc has a remote app too. Many players have a remote app on Play Store these days. U can try whatever works. Powerdvd is good though.

 

[Kannan]

https://www.hifivision.com/threads/volumio-pc.71795/

Another technology
https://www.audinate.com/

 

[headcase]

Try this: Enable DLNA on windows PC

How to Turn Your Computer Into a DLNA Media Server

Stream to just about any smart TV, with no third party apps required.

www.howtogeek.com

How To Enable DLNA Media Server on Windows 10 and Play Your Music on iPhone

DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a powerful tool that enables you to effortlessly stream various media content, including music, between DLNA-supported devices on your network. The good news is that Windows 10, and previous versions, come with a built-in DLNA feature, eliminating the...

www.everappz.com

Once above setup is complete u can use any dlna player like bubble upnp/hificast/Spotify app/Amazon etc It will show ur PC name/ dlna as a receiver.

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For Airplay on PC

AirParrot 3 | Mirror & stream content from your Mac or PC to Apple TV, Chromecast & more

Mirror and stream from Windows and macOS to Apple TV, HomePod, AirPlay-enabled speakers, Chromecast and more. Wirelessly connect your computer to any TV or computer and stream movies, photos or music!

www.airsquirrels.com

 

[Subbu68]

Got an interim solution.

Chrome Remote Access app.. quick

Desktop / laptop on phone now.

 

[Subbu68]

With the Remote Access app

 

[jmascreen]

So you aren't happy with your pi2aes? Let me know if it ever goes 'For sale'

I have issues with OS not hardware waitimg for rpi with highest memory to load windows,by the way usbridge will come for sale with shanti

 

[jmascreen]

How do you control it from remote if win 11 laptop? My issue is that. Just to avoid the "cross country" cable to the USB DAC from laptop.

Most app like foobar or other have mobile app or a browser based app to control it

 

[mbhangui]

I have issues with OS not hardware waitimg for rpi with highest memory to load windows,by the way usbridge will come for sale with shanti

Do you find streaming quality also tb be bad on RPI? Why I'm asking is because you are using NTFS for your local music. NTFS driver on linux is extremely poor, worse than even a 10 mbps network card. Try playing the same music by copying it to your RPI OS card. Or format a usb stick with exFAT or ext4, copy songs to it and try that. exFAT gives the best performance, followed by zfs. See the section "3. Accessing Data" below

Help in building Raspberry Pi with DAC

@mbhangui excellent explanations. Can you please highlight why NTFS is avoidable as a format for storing music files as compared to exfat while connecting the drive to raspbian based distros like MoOde Audio. As I am fully on windows platform, NTFS works flawlessly for me when I need to connect...

www.hifivision.com

 

[surfatwork]

Let me chime in. Both suggestions involve going back to the mac mini, connected to your dac. You could
1. Install Logitech media server and a squeeze client on the mac. You get excellent audio fidelity, a browser based UI or a phone app to control your music. Check out the material skin for LMS.
2. Use vnc like mbhangui suggested.

 

[mbhangui]

Let me chime in. Both suggestions involve going back to the mac mini, connected to your dac. You could
1. Install Logitech media server and a squeeze client on the mac. You get excellent audio fidelity, a browser based UI or a phone app to control your music. Check out the material skin for LMS.
2. Use vnc like mbhangui suggested.

LMS has one advantage which no other solution has. That is it allows you to play your local music on your google chromecast, google chromecast audio, google home mini. If I'm not mistaken, it can do airplay too (correct me if i'm wrong about this).

 

[surfatwork]

LMS has one advantage which no other solution has. That is it allows you to play your local music on your google chromecast, google chromecast audio, google home mini. If I'm not mistaken, it can do airplay too (correct me if i'm wrong about this).

Yes, it can with shairport-sync.
It is also a multi-room solution, if that's ever needed.
Works fantastically well - been my platform for years.

The squeezebox client also allows endless fiddling at zero cost and no cutting of cables to specific lengths

 

[Subbu68]

Let me chime in. Both suggestions involve going back to the mac mini, connected to your dac. You could
1. Install Logitech media server and a squeeze client on the mac. You get excellent audio fidelity, a browser based UI or a phone app to control your music. Check out the material skin for LMS.
2. Use vnc like mbhangui suggested.

LMS has one advantage which no other solution has. That is it allows you to play your local music on your google chromecast, google chromecast audio, google home mini. If I'm not mistaken, it can do airplay too (correct me if i'm wrong about this).

So I will take out the Mac and give it a shot

 

[Shinto]

Highly recommend Jriver with Gizmo app for remote control.
Excellent sound and very stable performance with Gizmo remote app
Trial version available for a month.

I have already tried the following before settling on J river
Foobar, (good sound but remote app sucks)
Rpi with volumio,( I was using RPI's USB out to DAC, sound was not great, Also Volumio app was not stable)
Squeee box with SOTM (worst interface ever. sold the SOTM)

Unless you want to free up the laptop, dont bother with a Rpi .Just my opinion.

 

[jigarpatel]

You would also be able to install LMS on Synology NAS.
Use Raspberry PI as squeezebox client.

I have similar setup.

• Custom made Desktop used as NAS and LMS server.
• Raspberry PI Zero 2w with piCorePlayer as squeezebox client.
• To go extra mile, I have powered Raspberry PI Zero 2w with Allo Nirvana SMPS.

 

[rajan-]

It's all Greek and Latin for me..need to learn..
Can it be explained how do I implement it?

here is to a DIY nirvana for a streamer build... its as good as it gets... (IMHO)

check out his channel, its pretty good.


if you are otherwise happy about your setup and just after a "remote" volume control, here is what I did. an external volume control with motorised Alps POT.
works pretty good, and you can try it in different positions (before preamp or after preamp) to find your ideal sound.

 

[drkrack]

I have already tried the following before settling on J river
Foobar, (good sound but remote app sucks)
Rpi with volumio,( I was using RPI's USB out to DAC, sound was not great, Also Volumio app was not stable)
Squeee box with SOTM (worst interface ever. sold the SOTM)

I mirror this observation, have tried multiple options ; Rpi 4 has a good usb audio implementation, that alone should suffice for your usb dac.
Volumio and Foobar was quite buggy when using with Mobile Remote.
My Suggestion for op @Subbu68
For Windows
1. JRiver is the best & most economical option.
2. Audirvana is better on Mac than windows

Alternatively, if you want better library management, Elegant interface Experience and multiroom solution with impeccable Tidal /Qobuz + Local Files integration Roon Subscription is the best option out there.

 

[blackscorpio]

You would also be able to install LMS on Synology NAS.

docker?

 

[jigarpatel]

docker?

if Synology NAS support docker then yes.
Have no experience with Synology NAS.
A quick google search found below two threads
Tutorial on Logitech Media Server using Docker container on Synology
Docker on Synology DSM 6.x suggestion

 

[blackscorpio]

if Synology NAS support docker then yes.
Have no experience with Synology NAS.
A quick google search found below two threads
Tutorial on Logitech Media Server using Docker container on Synology
Docker on Synology DSM 6.x suggestion

yea .. Latest DSM doesn't natively support LMS on synology any more. Docker is the only option.

 

[jmascreen]

Do you find streaming quality also tb be bad on RPI? Why I'm asking is because you are using NTFS for your local music. NTFS driver on linux is extremely poor, worse than even a 10 mbps network card. Try playing the same music by copying it to your RPI OS card. Or format a usb stick with exFAT or ext4, copy songs to it and try that. exFAT gives the best performance, followed by zfs. See the section "3. Accessing Data" below

Help in building Raspberry Pi with DAC

@mbhangui excellent explanations. Can you please highlight why NTFS is avoidable as a format for storing music files as compared to exfat while connecting the drive to raspbian based distros like MoOde Audio. As I am fully on windows platform, NTFS works flawlessly for me when I need to connect...

www.hifivision.com

Let me try that.. Any utils to convert file system keep the data ?