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Post by klinemj on Feb 4, 2015 18:01:29 GMT -5
I have need for a device that operates independent of a computer, wired or wireless network. This device would include a hard drive to store CD quality and higher music files and a operating system that will play CD quality and higher music files. The interface would include a small screen that allows view of the menu of playback operations and the music library. Interfacing with the operating system would be with physical hardware buttons and not touch screen. The device would have no DAC, Preamp or amplification. It would simply supply a digital out of the internally stored music files using the simple interface. It's power supply would come from a wall outlet. Currently I am using a Sony NWZ-A17 portable music player with 192gb storage connected USB digital out to a Stealth DC-1 DAC. After I purchased the Sony NWZ-A17 I looked hard and long to find anyone using a portable player with a Stealth DC-1 DAC and could not find anyone reporting that it possible anywhere on the internet. I purchases the Stealth DC-1 to find out if it was possible and got lucky. I still wonder if anyone is able to use an ipad, iphone or any of the other mobile devices with Android connected to the Stealth DC-1 DAC with USB. I currently do not need all the features that the Sony NWZ-A17 portable music player includes such as DAC and headphone out. The Sony NWZ-A17 also uses a rechargeable battery and I would prefer a device that would not require recharging and reside permanently with the stand alone music system. The Sony NWZ-A17 performs the task of hard drive, operating system and interface wonderfully and cost $300 dollars. I would think that a stand alone music player as I described above would cost no more or less. Why not a computer and why a button only interface? My computer with a wireless keyboard does everything you say you want to be able to do and cost the same amount you say is the target? Mark
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Post by Gary Cook on Feb 4, 2015 18:05:28 GMT -5
I have a fairly straight forward view, a Network Audio Player is just a computer and Emotiva don't make computers. Sure processors have computing power, but it's not their primary function. Audio reproduction is, stick to what they know best
Cheers Gary
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Post by brubacca on Feb 4, 2015 18:55:01 GMT -5
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Post by klinemj on Feb 4, 2015 23:04:14 GMT -5
And Dell's lowest end computer which costs <$300 and paired with JRiver ($50) and a wireless keyboard ($20) or a free smartphone app also does this perfectly!
Mark
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Post by klinemj on Feb 4, 2015 23:04:59 GMT -5
PS...my Dell 660 is also totally silent...no fan noise at all!!!
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Post by brubacca on Feb 14, 2015 18:13:20 GMT -5
I can honestly say that I have been enjoying my home built atom processor PC with Windows 7 pro and J River as a DNLA server only. I love the ability to grab my standard remote on my media player... The PC is now doing a great job serving up the data and my media player works great with a standard style audio remote. I can't stand having to use iPad/phone/android something to control. Also have no monitor at this location.
Another plug for J River. It is a great piece of software and I am only using it to create playlists and the media server portion.
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Post by Mark on Jan 31, 2016 15:42:22 GMT -5
Hi DYohn, It was good to read that you like the SMS-100 and I'd be interested in learning more if you have time. This year I bought the XDA-2 gen2 as an external DAC to front my Integra DTR 7.8 receiver, to dip my toe into Emotiva gear. I have the Squeezebox Duet and run LMS on a Synology NAS. With Logitech dropping the line and the relatively low end streaming capability offered by the duet, I have been considering options to replace it. I started to pursue an HTPC build that I would do from a kit but so far I've cooled to that idea as the time, complexity, chance for getting over my head with codecs, transcoding and different components' capabilities would frustrate me I think, so I've started looking for a "renderer" in the parlance of DLNA. I want to spend $1,000 or less and want to ensure the corresponding bits and pieces meet my needs (e.g. a control point that works with Android and IOS, hi-res streaming if possible, compatible with server software that runs on my Synology NAS and can stream Pandora in addition to my local media, which is mostly FLAC). My current target is the SOtM SMS100. Do you have experience with the separate power supply? I read a review that indicated it did not make a difference, depending on the DAC. My thinking is to go without it at this point (I don't consider myself an audiophile frankly but I like great sounding music). It wasn't clear to me what you are using for your control point for the LMS? Any info/ideas/observations etc. welcome. Thanks! Mark
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Post by DYohn on Feb 6, 2016 12:40:19 GMT -5
Hi DYohn, It was good to read that you like the SMS-100 and I'd be interested in learning more if you have time. This year I bought the XDA-2 gen2 as an external DAC to front my Integra DTR 7.8 receiver, to dip my toe into Emotiva gear. I have the Squeezebox Duet and run LMS on a Synology NAS. With Logitech dropping the line and the relatively low end streaming capability offered by the duet, I have been considering options to replace it. I started to pursue an HTPC build that I would do from a kit but so far I've cooled to that idea as the time, complexity, chance for getting over my head with codecs, transcoding and different components' capabilities would frustrate me I think, so I've started looking for a "renderer" in the parlance of DLNA. I want to spend $1,000 or less and want to ensure the corresponding bits and pieces meet my needs (e.g. a control point that works with Android and IOS, hi-res streaming if possible, compatible with server software that runs on my Synology NAS and can stream Pandora in addition to my local media, which is mostly FLAC). My current target is the SOtM SMS100. Do you have experience with the separate power supply? I read a review that indicated it did not make a difference, depending on the DAC. My thinking is to go without it at this point (I don't consider myself an audiophile frankly but I like great sounding music). It wasn't clear to me what you are using for your control point for the LMS? Any info/ideas/observations etc. welcome. Thanks! Mark I'm using the standard P/S and it sounds great; better than a Touch sounds. I control playback using iPeng on my iPhone or my iPad.
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Post by brubacca on Feb 6, 2016 12:56:23 GMT -5
I can honestly say that I have been enjoying my home built atom processor PC with Windows 7 pro and J River as a DNLA server only. I love the ability to grab my standard remote on my media player... The PC is now doing a great job serving up the data and my media player works great with a standard style audio remote. I can't stand having to use iPad/phone/android something to control. Also have no monitor at this location. Another plug for J River. It is a great piece of software and I am only using it to create playlists and the media server portion. This has recently completely changed. I could not get this PC to load the drivers for my new DAC. I tried everything and spent hours of my life on it. It just wouldn't play nice with the DAC. I load a custom Linux OS on it and it worked flawlessly immediately. I am now back in the windows is a pain in the rear for a music PC/streamer/server.
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Post by linvincible on Feb 6, 2016 14:26:04 GMT -5
I ´ve been using the sms-100 for a while and it's a perfect USB streamer, compatible with LMS and all. They don't make it any more it's replaced by an even smaller box now, I Fully trust them to make it as good. I sold it now and am using a raspberryPi 2 with a custom hdmi I2S output that does the job equally well. See the raspberryPi thread ;0) Hi DYohn, It was good to read that you like the SMS-100 and I'd be interested in learning more if you have time.
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Post by DYohn on Feb 6, 2016 15:37:06 GMT -5
I ´ve been using the sms-100 for a while and it's a perfect USB streamer, compatible with LMS and all. They don't make it any more it's replaced by an even smaller box now, I Fully trust them to make it as good. I sold it now and am using a raspberryPi 2 with a custom hdmi I2S output that does the job equally well. See the raspberryPi thread ;0) Sonic Orbiter SE
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Post by Mark on Feb 6, 2016 16:06:34 GMT -5
I ´ve been using the sms-100 for a while and it's a perfect USB streamer, compatible with LMS and all. They don't make it any more it's replaced by an even smaller box now, I Fully trust them to make it as good. I sold it now and am using a raspberryPi 2 with a custom hdmi I2S output that does the job equally well. See the raspberryPi thread ;0) Sonic Orbiter SE Hi DYohn, I have an XDA2 and looking at the Sonic Orbiter SE and I'm curious if the USB plays nice with my XDA-2 gen 2, or I will need to use the optical output? Any experiences with A/B testing between the two options? Thanks for your insight. -Mark
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