Raspberry Pi as an Audio Streamer Guide

[@iiWiReviews]

Just to add this - starting from Raspberry Pi 3 all models include an onboard WiFi adapter (no need to buy dongles). I knew I'd forget some piece of info. :) Personally, I still prefer a good old Ethernet cable, the connection is more stable that way.

[@jungtarcph]

great info.... I think you could make a build guide... I recently build a RP3+ and a es9038 DAC hat from Audiophonics. But there is missing so much documentation and questions... it is working now, but still....

[@Lovelacewatkins139]

@@jungtarcph hi I have connected my rp4 with a digi boom hat . A good ethernet cable with toshlink or coaxial through my dac magic plus . Anything above 44khz I get a whooshing sound and a high pitched buzz when the track has finished .I am using volumio and high res kobuz . Am I missing something . Thanks john 👍

[@ernestgalvan9037]

Except when using my tablets or phones away from desk, bedside or reading lounge chair, EVERYTHING in my home uses wired Ethernet. No lag, no congestion, no signal strength drop…. EVERY area in my house has at least two cable drops (RJ45 keystones), with minimum CAT7 cabling (*). All cable is run in conduit (**) for ease in repair and future upgrade. And I have three RPi-4 running as Wi-Fi endpoints to cover weak-signal areas, and as “portable” Wi-Fi (using a 10Ah pack). * i got freaky lucky one day at a scrapper (scrap-yard). I found seven (7!) 8,000’ reels of Plenum-rated CAT7. Brand-New, never used, never opened… $30 per reel. This was just as the pandemic shut-downs had started, the owner was anxious to draw down his inventory. Yeah, freak luck. ** i often stop at commercial or industrial construction sites to ask the foreman if i can scrounge the scrap-pile before it is piled into dumpster (I’ve never met a foreman who will let you climb INTO the dumpster.. it’s important to get the stuff while it’s still on the exposed scrap-pile). This is where i get my conduit (among other things). Two to five foot long Schedule-80 stuff is common as dirt.

[@leonardopapantoniou4227]

Thanks. If I use Pi 4 to stream Tidal can I stream mqa? Can mqa be output bitstream to a mqa dongle dac such as tempotec mhd?

[@iiWiReviews]

@@leonardopapantoniou4227 I'm not sure about every Pi OS out there, but RoPieeeXL that I'm using can pass-trough MQA info to the DAC. It's just that DAC needs to be capable of unfolding it (so-called hardware MQA support) cause no Pi OS does it through software (only the official Tidal app can do that).

[@thomasedward2231]

You did one of the best jobs explaining this on the net

[@thomasedward2231]

Also,, do you find that today drains your mobile devices faster than Spotify?

[@iiWiReviews]

@@thomasedward2231 Thanks! I suppose "today" should be "Tidal" :) I never compared the consumption of those two, but as every app is different and Tidal uses higher bitrates, it seems very logical that it could be consuming a bit more power.

[@josuetrujo]

I agree

[@graham542]

He really is great Thomas. His review of the Zen DAC covered vital info that others missed. Knows what he's talking about and modest too.......puts some others to shame.

[@grangermacy]

I've been playing with this idea for a year now. And you finally helped me put it all together. Getting ready to get one and put it in my system.

[@surreptitiousscreamer]

I use a Pi4 with Allo Digione running Ubuntu and Audacious>Topping E30 Dac>Tisbury Passive PreAmp for attenuation>Teac A-H500i>Klipsch R-51M and BK Double Gem Sub. The Digione, Tisbury Pre, Teac Amp, Klipsch speakers and BK Sub were all second hand/used/refurbished because I am poor and I have to say, it sounds fantastic. I'm saying all this because it only sounded great until I added the Allo Digione, then it really shined. Interesting video, thank you. EDIT : I forgot to add, you really do a good job, this is one of the better videos on this subject. High end audio doesn't have to be very expensive today, you have helped me along my journey, thanks.

[@magicanvn]

Just want to say that this is the best video I've found on youtube on this subject. Well done

[@_han.soso_]

most thorough tutorial in this topic i have seen so far. thank you for the great content! you have very careful select of topics that hits all the points for a pi beginner. love it!

[@garyalexander5686]

This was one of the best videos I've seen regarding basic audio setup on a Raspberry Pi. Thanks very much for doing this. It was really helpful.

[@erictheblue7256]

I tried to give you two thumbs up, but YT wouldn't allow it! Seriously, this is exactly what I was looking for as I'm just starting to experiment with dedicated audio streaming. Thank you! Other topics I'd like to see (if you have not covered them already) are working with RS Pi OS images, and comparisons of various audio players for these OS' (especially their UI).

[@jonassegura]

I just came back to this video to say thank you very much for the advice on the RPi for an audio streamer. First i was skeptical, but i just got mine, set it up (pretty easily as you said) and Boom!! Man, ir really improved my system. Very grateful!!

[@Chuk13838]

I knew some of this information already but your thorough explanations filled in a number of blanks for me. Thank you!

[@iiWiReviews]

Glad to hear that. Tomorrow's video is again about Pi, actually about Allo DigiOne HAT.

[@Chuk13838]

@@iiWiReviews I'll be on the lookout for it. Keep up the great work. Really enjoying your content.

[@zzezzobike]

This is so far the best review and general cover of Raspberry Pi streamer.I have seen all youtube reviews and simply,you are the best,honest reviewer. If I saw your review 2 weeks ago I would make myself a Berry streamer but I went with a suggestion from Darko review and bought Xiaomi mi box s. It is 65€ streamer, packs Google chromecast, can be operated by phone and has optical output so I bought a nice Supra,Swedish brand optical cable and the sound is pretty amazing compared to my previous sources, iMac and Dell laptop. So, this berry idea can be even better. Regards from finland .

[@Skaskify]

Very informative video. Exactly what I was looking for as I am interested in audio streaming at hifi quality but not wanting to spend a small fortune. What also interests me about this format is that it is continually upgradable and therefore future proof. Post more please 🙏

[@abelfonseca]

Best explanation on youtube. You beat John Darko.

[@MDELP-xd9gm]

I tend to agree with you Abel. JD is really good. However, this video explanation of RPI config as a streamer is simply a masterclass.. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@luisct3749]

Agree

[@Paul-uh9kp]

Enjoyed this video enough to decide to have a go at assembling pi + dac. Thank you.

[@davefreeh2892]

Excellent video explaining the pi streamer, I have watched them all. I have ordered a Rasberry Pi 3B and a digital HAT. I am very anxious to set this up.

[@daviddarley4749]

Hi good review. I have done this. Using pi4 is big improvement- also used Flirc case which acts as heat sink - its excellent. I used Volumio, great app that integrates with Qobuz. Also I power my pi4 with a power bank- this is also an improvement. So with my dac being the tr-amp the whole thing is powered with batteries! Sounds great

[@davidfairchild1640]

Yes, using a power bank helps a great deal to reduce him/noise.

[@pablovi77]

Using an RPi4 you don’t need a HAT, you can output via USB to a USB DAC. Just get a FLIRC case or a heat sink. The sound is as good as most HAT DAC’s. And the audio quality does not improve with a power bank. Just use the official power supply. I’m using an RPi 4 with FLIRC case and an external USB DAC SMSL Sanskrit 10th MKII, sounds amazing! I’m also suing Volumio with LMS and squeezelite player. I get music on my main system, my iPad, iPhone and every Chromecast or AirPlay device I have.

[@Magicgemini92]

Nice, thanks!But what about streming?Can we stream straight to the pi?Thanks.

[@Magicgemini92]

And can we stream straight to the hifi system, without output to a DAC?Ok, sound is better if plugged to a DAC... ;)

[@pablovi77]

@@Magicgemini92 You can Airplay and Chromecast to Volumio.

[@pablovi77]

@@Magicgemini92 Oh, and it supports Tidal and Quoboz, right inside the app.

[@Magicgemini92]

@@pablovi77 OK!So I can stream direct from my phone with Apple Music, Tidal, Qovue, etc... And I need a hat if I want to go direct to my hifi, if I do not use a dac. But yes, sound will be better with a dac, or a hat attached to the Pi.

[@bobvires9650]

I’m going to look for more of your videos, this one was very helpful for a newbie like me. A buddy introduced me to an older pie about 2 yrs ago and he did the complete install. I should have watched him because now I am trying to upgrade to the raspberry pie 4.

[@mangs9940]

very clear - thanks. wish this was around months ago.

[@De132an]

Fantastic. It’s the first really simplified explanation I’ve gotten to yet, Thank you for making it easier for me to make this step. In the future, more on this topic would be appropriated!

[@MrHirschkeule]

No way...Yesterday I jotted down in my notes: "read up on the whole raspberry pi thing" ^^ Well, thx I guess :D

[@JustBrowsing777]

Thanks, very clear and informative. Easily the best I have seen on Raspberry Pi for Hifi 👌

[@williamh5780]

Ok great. So the USB 2 is the best output for connecting to an external DAC. Is there a Hat that can provide an even better output? I don't want a DAC in the raspberry pi system, just improved output. I'm not really sure about why some outputs are better than others so if you have a video explaining that or can recommend one, that would be great. I'm planning to connect the pi to a denifrips Aries 2 and then to a sugden a21. Is the pi unbalanced in a system like that? If so do you have an alternative recommendation? If you can't get round to replying, no worries, I will find the answers to these things, I'm just wondering what your perspective might be.

[@juliancrun]

Hello, I have the 8gb raspberry 4 with a hifi dac hat -AK4118 Raspberry Pi IIS DAC-, as a system it has a mode audio player -volumio does not recognize 2gb disks-, with a 15.1-inch touch screen, and access to the system also via the web. Everything connected to another dac and from there to the amplifier. Very happy with the result.

[@dreddguy6454]

I would like to hear your thoughts on the Digione.

[@Av-gurusBlogspot]

...more of this things, please...

[@C64_and_Amiga_Memories]

For sure a very good explanation. No rambling, just to the point with relevant info. Only problem is the worldwide shortage of chips. The expansion board is 120Euro? It happens.

[@mrtechie6810]

How about a video streamer?

[@ckamireddy]

Thanks for the informative video. I got a RPI4 and I'm running RopieeeXL. I tried Volumio but I found it unstable and too heavy for my needs. I'm currently using a Topping E30 with good results. I prefer USB to Spidif and was going for a small form Factor so not hats for me for now

[@quadcom]

Not sure if it was at the time you made this but Volumio is now a subscription if you want internet streaming or multi room playback

[@vidzaratm]

bravo legendo, baš sam hteo da se edukujem na ovu temu

[@mic_wwa]

Great video, You helped me understand how Pi can be used. All Your rewievs are great. Lot of useful information.

[@gregory6488]

Nice introductory video but you omitted the part of putting the OS on the raspberry pi and how to use the digione board.

[@mastrtonberry2]

This is exactly what I was looking for, thank you!

[@josuetrujo]

Ok so I've done everything and got it to work but tidal is caps at 44.1khz on master quality audio. Any thoughts?

[@josuetrujo]

I am using USB output as of now. If I use my phone it can play 96khz just fine.

[@iiWiReviews]

Hm, don't know why. Does your DAC support hardware MQA unfolding? It has to if it is to unfold the MQA stream because no Pi software has software unfolding (that's what Tidal app on Android is doing and it tops at 96kHz). When used over Pi, DAC has to do it and then up to 192kHz is possible. If DAC can't do MQA unfolding than only way to get it to work is true software of the official Tidal app.

[@josuetrujo]

@@iiWiReviews that makes so much sence. Now I get it. Sounds like my dac cannot unfold mqa. I am currently using the emotiva basx PT-100. I wonder if the ps audio stellar gain cell will. I'll do some research. Thank you very much!

[@000207poosh]

Really well done video. Educated me on this! Thank you!

[@giuseppetaddonio2382]

I have pi4 connected with topping E30 via USB cable and with dual Linear Power supplì one out for pi4 and one for E30. For me good audio quality (only pi4 with USB output Channel dedicated) and hats card Is not necessary of you can try It. Compliments for review.

[@Cestmoi50]

As a reaction, I had a lot and LOT of issues with annoying Bluesound node 2, already had two dacs refusing to connect coax wise, until I put a ifi spdif purifier 2 between it to reclock the signal, how does this combination with raspberry pi compare to the (instable) ifi-stream? sound quality wise

[@ThePalle44]

can i stream full MQA with this ? got a Topping D90 MQA connected to a pc right now with mconnect

[@iiWiReviews]

With RoPieeeXL OS that I'm using, when no software volume control is used, MQA passes through and DAC shows MQA logo on the screen. So in the case of RoPieeeXL, yes you can. I'm not sure about other OS-es.

[@ThePalle44]

Does it work on the USB outputs to?

[@iiWiReviews]

@@ThePalle44 Yes, my friend uses USB output. He plays Tidal over mconnect on his phone to Pi, and DAC sees MQA fine. It's maybe important to say that he doesn't use software volume control cause if he does then MQA can't work (software attenuation changes the digital signal and MQA can't pass).

[@garysmyth1692]

Could i connect a pi to a MF Clic streamer for services such as Spotify and Airplay etc, as the clic doesn't have these built in. Thanks

[@cryptokids3760]

With the iOS app, can I use to connect to the server and stream from say a friend’s house?

[@Burevestnik9M730]

What about Pi 2, can I make any use of it in hi-fi audio as of now? I bought it long time ago but due to circumstances never did any project based on it. Can I connect it to Pi2AES? What I need is a direct Ethernet connection from my powerful i7 Linux music server (which can run Roon Core, HQPlayer server, Minimserver, LMS, Plex server etc.) to Pi based streamer (that would ideally be able to run things like HQPlayer, Squeezelite, Roon Endpoint, MPD). My assumption is that Pi2 would generate less noise than Pi3 or Pi4.

[@iiWiReviews]

You probably can. I tried Pi 1 B+ and it was sometimes choppy when streaming from Tidal but worked great with local files. I suppose Pi 2 would work just fine.

[@Burevestnik9M730]

@@iiWiReviews Have you also reviewed Pi2AES or similar ass-on?

[@iiWiReviews]

Not yet but I hope to test Pi2AES soon...

[@johntan4835]

Can you provide schematic as to where the power line of the dac should be installed on the raspberry ????

[@fredisyoga873]

Amazing! I was just about to get a mini pc with a touch screen but this solution is much much cleaner!!

[@carlose.martinez545]

Maybe it's passed a long time since this video was released. My interest is only on free software that can interface and stream with my PC as server. There are different programs that can do that, but explaining how to solve the problems on at least three softwares (Picoreplayer, Volumio and RuneAudio), perhaps in separate videos, can help many.

[@leonardopapantoniou4227]

Do you know how to play SACDs recorded as .iso files with Volumio?

[@nattaphoomtewarun9978]

I've own Bluesound Node which costly since 2019 but now I build my own DSMPlayer which base on PI 4B. with USB out to external DAC. It's better output when compare to COAX and Optical which at that time NODE doesn't provide USB OUT for my DAC. it's a winner and PI4B with Moode or Volumio now a days they support DSP for room correction feature which is comparable to YPAO , Aduzy it's cost effective solution and many more customizble Thank for great VDO

[@leonardopapantoniou4227]

I have just bought pi4. Can I use Pi4 to listen to dsd files in a 5.1 way? Connected to a Yamaha htr 3065 receiver and 5.1 setup of dali speakers

[@bobtibbitts6147]

Excellent. Great explanation of the Pi as a streamer with HAT. I use a very similar setup. MoOde software and Rigelian to control on the iPad and iPhone. Excellent sound quality. Please go into more on this in the future.

[@WattTheTech]

May I ask is RoPieee still your choice. I was using volumio but switched to moode, I have found moode to sound better. how I dont know how im using the same USB DAC with the same Pi just different software. Moode seems more detailed. So im investigating RoPieee to see how that sounds.

[@handymadness]

What power supply do you use for the raspberry pi 4?

[@johndee759]

Can you also stream KZbin audio to it?

[@acheresh]

can i upload somehow my flac files to micro sd card where RoPieeeXL is installed and play from there?

[@garygranato9164]

great vid, please do another explaining all of the DAC and power supply upgrades. subscribed :)

[@TomasJuergensen]

Will 1GB of ram be enough for simply audio streaming (Spotify connect, airplay 2, etc.)? Thanks!

[@dawaniali]

Yes l would like to know how to connect it to amplifier or dac

[@ReamannMacbiatiagh]

Great stuff, thanks your video was just what I needed, in what is a virtual minefield of information and boards and manufacturers producing one board after another, each said to be better than the last. The whole thing looses people as they do not have basic information starting from the ground up. Now ready to start looking at power and hats.

[@leonardopapantoniou4227]

If I use Volumio as OS, can Pi be used for office purposes? Or just for music playing?

[@hvskyline1368]

Also one other benefit over bluetooth you won't get annoying notifications over your music im planning on using both though eventually

[@leonardopapantoniou4227]

Hi! I am using Pi4 8gb with topping E30. It works well reading External hard disk but I can't play music inside my dap Fiio m6 connected to the Pi. How can I di this? Must I buy an micro SD adapter? In order to do that I should extract the card from the Dap every Time. Also, just to listen to Tidal master with mqa, Volumio Is not a core decoder so I need a full decoder isn,'it? Is a renderer good enough?

[@ylevin1]

Can pi hdmi output multichannel audio such as atmos?

[@leonardopapantoniou4227]

Hi, the first Time I installed Volumio was with ethernet cable but later I think it uses WiFi. Can I ask Volumio to continue using the cable instead? How?

[@josuetrujo]

Great video, thanks. I would like to know the comparison between digital coax output and usb output in sound quality. I've seen that usb usually is better and I2s output could also be better than usb. I wonder how we can use this two connections on the RPi

[@jasonk8311]

Can you use hdmi to pass the digital audio to a dac? Specifically, I'm interested in spatial audio, such as atmos, streaming from Tidal. Thanks!

[@dariopanico3441]

Well job! but how can I play any songs saved into a folder? continuos or randomly

[@wokthetalk3079]

Thank you for the detailed tutorial. Can someone please do a sound and best use comparison Raspberry Pi 3 and the Kadas VIM SBC

[@rianredfield5252]

Excellent Continue on, doing an nice job with the explanations!

[@kuglepen64]

I’m running Moode with a Pi2AES hat, streaming music from my NAS to my DAC, and it works excellently.

[@willbrink]

I did all that myself, and get no signal to the DAC. Using RPi 4 and Volumio by USB -> DAC. DAC, via a Anthem STR integrated says no signal. I see “STR USB hi res” as a choice in sources, so unit sees it, but no music. Using Qobuz as music source. I think the issue is in the configs someplace I’m missing, but I don’t know what half of the configs actually do! Any help/ideas/threads, etc? How to configure Volumio for USB?

[@oggdrasil5851]

Cool intoduction. I'm using a Pi4 with raspberry pi os and hifiberry-dac2hd myself as a minidlna-mediaserver and dlna-renderer with upmpdcli/mpd and BubbleUPnP as Android-Controlpoint. My only problem is streaming tidal from the web, because BubbleUPnP still routes it through the smartphone but my WLAN is somewhat unstable. I've tried hard to find a solution to stream it directly through the pi, but my only working solution so far is to ssh into the pi to start the tidal-webplayer. You mentioned streaming from the web to the pi in your video and I'd love to hear what software is working for you concerning this purpose.

[@backrack01]

I'm the same as a lot of people. My hifi set up is on the other side of the room as my internet. We pretty much just use wifi in the house. So just to be clear. The raspberry pie does NOT have to be directly connected to my internet? But it needs some type of connection...like wifi?

[@iiWiReviews]

Yes, it needs either Ethernet cable or WiFi connection to work.

[@backrack01]

@@iiWiReviews right on. Thank you.

[@gnar-ninja]

you've covered audiophile quality well here. Do you have any videos on the latency that the RPi adds to the original stream?

[@josfoekens3331]

Does it recognise the drivers of a xonar usb soundcard to use as interface for a high quality audio scorce so that i can play my wav format mixes that i make myself?

[@iiWiReviews]

I don't know the answer to that one. Basically all RPi systems are based on Linux kernel and use USB audio protocol that doesn't need drivers. So 99% of all USB DACs that I ever tried worked without any problem. I remember only one noname device not being recognised by the RPi.

[@DarenLee]

Nice video and topic. Does this runs on power bank 5v. ?

[@evenaicantfigurethisout]

if i need to play tidal in both master and hifi quality, which OS should i choose?

[@cheeyeefong8442]

Once I've booted the pi for the very first time with the OS image stored in the microSD card, can I remove the card or must the card be there whenever pi is used for streaming? Thanks.

[@anandshah71]

Can I Airplay my music from Apple Music from my phone to Allo 2 Currently using Apple TV to stream my music and flac that’s on my phone But Apple TV is expensive

[@williamh5780]

I personally would like to see more videos about raspberry pi.

[@photosbyjf]

I am wanting to stream Amazon HD, I am of the understanding that on my windows laptop or my Mac Mini I need to install Audirvana or J Rivers media center to bypass my computers built in and inadequate DACs to output cleanly to an external DAC of better quality. Using a rasberry PI 4 and Allo Digi Dac would it be necessary to use the J Rivers or Audirvana? I understand that the mentioned software also works as media catalogs for managing files that are local, but I don't have a lot of those

[@jerryprasetyo9653]

does using more RAM on the Raspberry Pi affect the response of the streamer that we make, especially if we switch applications from Spotify, for example to Tidal, then to other applications, if RAM is small (1GB) is there a possibility it hangs? thank you

[@francischerukara7887]

Simple language - easy to understand......have a question - as the video doesnt clarify "output" options availble for high quality 2 Ch audio output ..... for me to connect the Pi3 b+ to an external DAC - does it have a USB A output ? If not - what's the best option ?

[@iiWiReviews]

Pi 3 B+ does have USB out so you can connect it to the USB input on your DAC directly...

[@jeffrielly]

Will this work with any version of Raspberi Pi? The newest one, raspberi pi 4 is currently going for $100

[@iiWiReviews]

It works with Pi 3B+ or Pi 3 no problem. The older ones (1 and 2) might chop during Hi-Res streaming from time to time.

[@СергейТепляков-э2о]

Hello! Great review! Tell me, is there a good external DAC, does it make sense to use a linear power supply for a raspberry streamer with a hi-fi coax and toslink digital output board only?

[@leonardopapantoniou4227]

Hi. My rasp 4 came with its own OS, Is it useful for hi res playing ?

[@dilbyjones]

One of the best but there is one more quieter board can you do that one?

[@gamingandmusic9217]

Please make a video how to get bit perfect Apple lossless music in raspberry. Thank you

[@stevenmatoskey8599]

Is there anything to know about using two of these on the same network for two systems in two different rooms?

[@leonardopapantoniou4227]

I have just received oficial pi 4 combo with its propietary case AND on the other hand am audioquest digital USB filter....Is it necessary to add those accesories you say? I am planning to connect pi 4 to topping E30

[@iiWiReviews]

No it's not. Pi 4 sounds very decent on its USB out.

[@robcaputo9708]

Question, would the Pi 4 plus the digione improve a better mid market DAC like Topping 90 or a Danefrips Aris 2. If they do improve how much or are these types of streamers best for lower cost Dac?

[@paldo771]

Currently using Pi 3b HDMI port to Marantz AV receiver. Do you think is it worth it to get Pi hat and external DAC..

[@bngs1983]

Great video. I did have a question about Apple music and streaming via airplay. Would I need to do anything special besides the recommended steps you suggested?

[@patrick2041]

I use the Lineage os on raspberry pi 4 and there you can install áudio streamer apps.

[@waynebarto3540]

I am interested in learning more in future videos! You did a very good job in this one! One question I have is can Amazon Music be supported on one of the Operating Systems that are available since I have so much invested in time and money with Amazon Music? Also would MyConnect be able to handle the Amazon Music library information? Lastly, after doing a little research I came across discussions about UPnP? Can you explain how that integrates with the Pi streaming device, the operating systems, and the control apps? Thanks so much!

[@iiWiReviews]

As far as I know, Amazon HD can't work with Pi because Amazon keeps its API closed to independent developers and their apps. For example, my favorite app called mconnect works with Spotify, Tidal, Qobuz... by integrating their APIs with the app. The same goes for these Pi OS-es, Volumio or Moode... Amazon takes a different route, their API is closed to the public and this kind of open support is impossible at the moment. I don't know why is Amazon doing this but that's the current state of things. When it comes to UPnP, it's a set of universal network protocols that most of these third-party apps use to connect our phone/PC to Pi or some other streamer. Most of the other ways to connect devices over a network are proprietary and belong to one or the other company, but UPnP is an open standard and that's why independent developers can use it for their streamers/players/phone apps.

[@waynebarto3540]

@@iiWiReviews Thank you!

[@waynebarto3540]

@@Linux_Lucy Thank you!

[@srupp9271]

can you play KZbin music premium through it ?

[@navinadv]

Can a Raspberry Pi 3 decode MQA? What about the Allo USBridge Signature?

[@iiWiReviews]

It can only pass trough the MQA stream to a DAC that's capable to do a hardware decoding.

[@navinadv]

@@iiWiReviews oh thanks so that would mean that I would have to use the USB input of my DAC as only the USB input can decode and render. The I2S input is only capable of rendering. I hear the Raspberry pi is limited to 192/24 and cannot decode higher than 192/24 so DSD might not be possible? Is this true?

[@cesar120876]

Great video! I was wondering if you don’t consider using Kodi as a music streamer as it can also be used for movies. Thanks

[@feldmesserjeremy3229]

well explained, thank you

[@leonardopapantoniou4227]

Hi, congrats for this Review. What's the point of having a PC with solid state hard drive? Is it More robust?

[@Mi_An]

Great video. Not only on this but On others dedicated to the Pi, what was mentioned, and attracted my attention was the price point at which you could get it. If I recall correctly, it was said that it cost somewhere in the neighborhood of 45 to 60$. Now I just can’t seem to find anywhere those prices. 45 + 20 + 30. Now the links redirects to publications with higher prices. None is less than 130$ just for the Pi !! 😧

[@iiWiReviews]

Thanks! Unfortunately, chip shortages that plague whole industry affected Pi prices too.

[@bosonhiggs1724]

@@iiWiReviews with today's Pi cost, it doesn't make any sense to go Pi route, there is $150 WiiM or even $95 model that just works out of the box.

[@guilhermecsaez]

can I stream from OneDrive in volumio? I do it a lot with bubbleupnp through foobar on a windows desktop, which I would like to replace by a raspberry pi. moreover, if yes, do you know if its stable? good video, btw. the best out there on basics. thanks!