Author Topic: Audio Server /Headless Audio Player/ (now with Tidal HiFidelity Streaming) (Read 93581 times)

JoeyGS · « **Reply #120 on:** Apr 15, 2015 at 03:21 PM »

The LHLab Geek Out is a very good dac. That's what I am using now as a dac for the SQ and DSD capability. But still using my iFi iCan to drive my 250ohm headphone .... very good combo IMO.

JoeyGS · « **Reply #121 on:** Apr 15, 2015 at 03:23 PM »

BTW, have you compared SQ output between LMS and DLNA configurations?

jambam · « **Reply #122 on:** Apr 15, 2015 at 04:55 PM »

Quote from: JoeyGS on Apr 15, 2015 at 03:21 PM

The LHLab Geek Out is a very good dac. That's what I am using now as a dac for the SQ and DSD capability. But still using my iFi iCan to drive my 250ohm headphone .... very good combo IMO.

Is this with your pogo plug ?

Quote from: JoeyGS on Apr 15, 2015 at 03:23 PM

BTW, have you compared SQ output between LMS and DLNA configurations?

I really did not do critical listening but just set up to make sure it worked , I played using MPD (rune audio) on the Beaglebone Black and squeezelite (SoA) on the pogo plug , and there was no difference I could tell , in the limited time I tried it.

As the GO450 came with V1.5 for the firmware I have no volume control over DSD material using Linux based players . So my AKG550 can was playing it quite loud . It's good you have the iCan so you can control the volume .

Anyway having 2 of the same DACs opens up possibility for blind A/B testing of players

JoeyGS · « **Reply #123 on:** Apr 15, 2015 at 05:55 PM »

Quote from: jambam on Apr 15, 2015 at 04:55 PM

Is this with your pogo plug ?

Currently the pogo plug has taken the backseat as it has to be reprogrammed. I have on loan the SMS-100 and so far so good. I had to have something working as passing days gives me lost opportunity of enjoying the music with my head-fi set-up.

The Pogoplug is not far behind in sonics as compared to the SMS-100. Can be seen as same in performance. Pogoplug can be a main in maintenance especially if one is not well versed in Linux.

My music server is not on Jriver/Windows Server 2012 and its better. Good thing the SMS-100 easily pairs with it thru DLNA.

jambam · « **Reply #124 on:** Apr 15, 2015 at 06:27 PM »

Quote from: JoeyGS on Apr 15, 2015 at 05:55 PM

The Pogoplug is not far behind in sonics as compared to the SMS-100. Can be seen as same in performance. Pogoplug can be a main in maintenance especially if one is not well versed in Linux

If you get a chance to open both units , you will notice that what sets them apart is the PSU , which JojoD can do something about ..

There is a very high probability , you can take the flash drive from the sms-100 and plug it in your pogo plug and have all the functionality of the sms-100.

yes , adding features and capability to the pogo plug is a pain , but once you get to the latest one (software) that should go away..

JoeyGS · « **Reply #125 on:** Apr 16, 2015 at 12:08 AM »

Is the latest software for the Pogoplug now available? would like to try that.......

jambam · « **Reply #126 on:** Apr 16, 2015 at 01:56 PM »

Quote from: JoeyGS on Apr 16, 2015 at 12:08 AM

Is the latest software for the Pogoplug now available? would like to try that.......

Yup just need some common time

jambam · « **Reply #127 on:** May 02, 2015 at 01:02 PM »

Nothing really new but this should get more people trying this ..

http://www.computeraudiophile.com/content/638-geek-speak-raspberry-pi-hifi-here/

This is a variation of using i2s directly connected dac , but using the original raspberry pi B

jambam · « **Reply #128 on:** Jun 13, 2015 at 01:37 PM »

Testing something new

USB streaming input of the Xmc-1

ti · « **Reply #129 on:** Jun 13, 2015 at 05:09 PM »

@jambam

may local seller na po ba nung hifiberry addons? parang gusto ko rin maglaro nun.

TIA

jambam · « **Reply #130 on:** Jun 22, 2015 at 09:46 AM »

Wala akong alam local seller I got mine via eBay which took 5 weeks for me to get it

bennjude19 · « **Reply #131 on:** Jun 25, 2015 at 08:39 PM »

Quote from: jambam on May 02, 2013 at 04:27 PM

My Brother has a spotify account (a commercial streaming service) and it works very well with squeezebox , I can have access to his account as long as only one person is using it at any time .

Acessing Spotify's Top 100 R&B tracks , while playing my own playlist

Hi bro, I'm also using Vortexbox as my music server. Patulong naman how to configure LMS para magamit ko yung spotify account ko (possible ba?)... medyo nahilo na ako sa configuration hehe...tia

jambam · « **Reply #132 on:** Jun 26, 2015 at 11:06 AM »

Sure what you do is

1. Go to the plugins tab of squeezebox
2. Un check the default spotify plugin from Logitech. To disable it
3. Choose the 3rd party spotify plugin by Triode and configure

bennjude19 · « **Reply #133 on:** Jun 26, 2015 at 11:36 AM »

Quote from: jambam on Jun 26, 2015 at 11:06 AM

Sure what you do is

1. Go to the plugins tab of squeezebox
2. Un check the default spotify plugin from Logitech. To disable it
3. Choose the 3rd party spotify plugin by Triode and configure

Thanks bro jambam, it's now working

bennjude19 · « **Reply #134 on:** Jun 28, 2015 at 07:44 AM »

Some query again bro jambam re: spotify plug-in by triode
1. I got this error message and spotify ain't workin' any work-around solution to this?
" Spotify Error: General Transient Error"

jambam · « **Reply #135 on:** Jun 29, 2015 at 12:41 AM »

Under configuration tab of the spotify plugin there is a test function , can you pls try it .

accastil · « **Reply #136 on:** Jun 29, 2015 at 01:02 AM »

I have this in mind: iphone6 to bluetooth adapter(with dgtal coax out) to regular musical fidelity DAC then finally to the preamp and so on. Will this work?

accastil · « **Reply #137 on:** Jun 29, 2015 at 01:06 AM »

Quote from: accastil on Jun 29, 2015 at 01:02 AM

I have this in mind: iphone6 to bluetooth adapter(with dgtal coax out) to regular musical fidelity DAC then finally to the preamp and so on. Will this work?

im referring to this BT adapter, btw. ....http://img.dxcdn.com/OverviewImage/YB01314/sku_302918_1.jpg
http://www.dx.com/p/wireless-bluetooth-v4-0-music-receiver-adapter-w-digital-optical-coaxial-3-5mm-stereo-output-302918#.VZAo-FLXfv4

jambam · « **Reply #138 on:** Jun 29, 2015 at 09:23 AM »

Yes it should work , As a means to play your music stored in your phone . but don't expect lossless quality over Bluetooth , as Bluetooth applies its own compression .

JoeyGS · « **Reply #139 on:** Jun 29, 2015 at 10:04 AM »

Ethernet or Wifi is still the way to go for hi-res palyback

dm1179 · « **Reply #140 on:** Jul 07, 2015 at 09:48 AM »

Guys, not sure if I am on the right thread so please bear with me.

I am looking for a simple, entry-level Audio player with LCD display that is AC powered. I need something fixed in the living room. I will connect this to my AV receiver. Is there an equipment similar to Cocktail Audio X10/X12/X30 but without the power amplifier and speaker out jacks as I won't be needing those parts (and only adds to the cost)? Budget is P25k or less, if possible.

I have the following equipment that can be used as player and each provide its own issue.

1. Desktop - No built-in LCD display (need to turn on the monitor).
2. Laptop - I don't need the battery and keyboard. I don't need it portable.
3. Tablet - I don't need the battery. I don't need it portable.
4. Portable DAP - I don't need the battery. I don't need it portable.

TIA.

JoeyGS · « **Reply #141 on:** Jul 08, 2015 at 06:17 AM »

Contact Victor Sow - 0917-855-0668

Another thing, why not connect the power supply of your monitor into your desktop CPU so that when you power up the CPU, the monitor also turns on.......

Quote from: dm1179 on Jul 07, 2015 at 09:48 AM

Guys, not sure if I am on the right thread so please bear with me.

I am looking for a simple, entry-level Audio player with LCD display that is AC powered. I need something fixed in the living room. I will connect this to my AV receiver. Is there an equipment similar to Cocktail Audio X10/X12/X30 but without the power amplifier and speaker out jacks as I won't be needing those parts (and only adds to the cost)? Budget is P25k or less, if possible.

I have the following equipment that can be used as player and each provide its own issue.

1. Desktop - No built-in LCD display (need to turn on the monitor).
2. Laptop - I don't need the battery and keyboard. I don't need it portable.
3. Tablet - I don't need the battery. I don't need it portable.
4. Portable DAP - I don't need the battery. I don't need it portable.

TIA.

dm1179 · « **Reply #142 on:** Jul 08, 2015 at 06:49 AM »

@JoeyGS: Thanks for the reply.

My desktop is small, ITX based using an SFX PSU. There is no extra AC power outlet. It is actually connected to a Sony 48" LED TV as monitor. I don't want to turn on the TV every time I want to listen to music or browse/select songs. I prefer the convenience of built-in LCD like in the Cocktail Audio but minus the unnecessary hardware (power amplifier, speaker jacks).

jambam · « **Reply #143 on:** Jul 08, 2015 at 07:25 AM »

your best bet would have been one of the discontinued squeezebox models , anyway that is why there has been a number of Squeezebox replacement projects on the net ..

I have a suggestion , why not use the Itx desktop as a headless player, no need to power up the TV , using an extra HDD or SSD as default boot , with the vortex box software . Control will be thru your smartphone or tablet.

if you want to use the ITX desktop as a PC then just turn on the monitor and select boot on the other hard disk.

I would think you have everything available already and would not need to spend any money with the above workaround.

sientobente · « **Reply #144 on:** Jul 08, 2015 at 09:06 AM »

Quote from: dm1179 on Jul 07, 2015 at 09:48 AM

Guys, not sure if I am on the right thread so please bear with me.

I am looking for a simple, entry-level Audio player with LCD display that is AC powered. I need something fixed in the living room. I will connect this to my AV receiver. Is there an equipment similar to Cocktail Audio X10/X12/X30 but without the power amplifier and speaker out jacks as I won't be needing those parts (and only adds to the cost)? Budget is P25k or less, if possible.

I have the following equipment that can be used as player and each provide its own issue.

1. Desktop - No built-in LCD display (need to turn on the monitor).
2. Laptop - I don't need the battery and keyboard. I don't need it portable.
3. Tablet - I don't need the battery. I don't need it portable.
4. Portable DAP - I don't need the battery. I don't need it portable.

TIA.

You can use your laptop or desktop pc. Then use the tablet as a remote. To ensure that you don't need to turn the monitor/lcd on, out the music player app on your startup. Both are applicable for Mac and Windows. So that everytime your computer boots up, it launches those apps automatically.

For Windows I use Foobar. For Mac OS, I have JRiver and VLC. All have remote apps available for iOS or Android.

dm1179 · « **Reply #145 on:** Jul 08, 2015 at 11:41 AM »

@jambam & sientobente: Thanks for the reply guys and sorry for the confusion.

Although I have the 4 equipment I listed, I don't want to use any of them for this project. I listed them to show you the options I already considered and the issues with them.

It seems there is no other alternative to Cocktail Audio available now in the market? Within the same price range or lower, that is.

mbtorn · « **Reply #146 on:** Jul 08, 2015 at 05:51 PM »

Check out Cambridge Audio streamers like Stream Magic 6, Minx XI or the previous NP30 Sonata. Also, Pioneer N30 or N50. These are digital music streamers that match your requirements.

disturbed · « **Reply #147 on:** Jul 08, 2015 at 05:55 PM »

Quote from: dm1179 on Jul 08, 2015 at 11:41 AM

@jambam & sientobente: Thanks for the reply guys and sorry for the confusion.

Although I have the 4 equipment I listed, I don't want to use any of them for this project. I listed them to show you the options I already considered and the issues with them.

It seems there is no other alternative to Cocktail Audio available now in the market? Within the same price range or lower, that is.

olive one? though it has an amp and speaker out..but the rest meet your reqts

JoeyGS · « **Reply #148 on:** Jul 09, 2015 at 09:04 AM »

Better yet just use Networked Media Tanks (NMT) - choose the ones with led displays

dm1179 · « **Reply #149 on:** Jul 09, 2015 at 03:41 PM »

@mbtorn: Thanks for the reply. I checked out those models and they are digital music streamers (like you mentioned) and do not have built-in HDD. The Pioneer N30 looks interesting with its built-in LCD display. I can connect an external HDD via USB.

@disturbed: Thanks for the suggestion. Olive One looks nicer/sleeker than Cocktail Audio X10/X12 for me so I can overlook the amp/speaker out part. Magkano ito locally?

@Courage: Thanks sa PM and pointing out that Cocktail Audio X40 has no amp/speaker out. I agree that it is the perfect equipment for my need, except for the price.