ScienceGun
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I'm still working on getting my stereo system up and running, but I'm already looking ahead on how to do digital integration. I'm kind of a Raspberry Pi fan. I already own two: one for playing retro games on my TV, and one running Pi Hole (a whole-home ad blocker). So my first thought was to pursue a pi-based solution. Here's what I came up with:
Raspberry Pi 3B+ running RuneAudio: $40
HiFiBerry DAC+ Pro: $45
Case: $12
1TB external Hard drive: $52
Total cost: $149
Do you think this is the most cost-effective solution? By "cost-effective" I don't mean "cheapest." Cheapest solution would be to plug my iPod directly into my receiver. What I'm looking for is "biggest bang for your buck."
Keep in mind that my PC is on one floor and my stereo on the other, so any wired setup between them would be somewhat inconvenient. Wifi is also a bit spotty downstairs. However, I have a run of Cat6 cable going directly from my router to my entertainment center that I could utilize.
What do you think is my best option?
Raspberry Pi 3B+ running RuneAudio: $40
HiFiBerry DAC+ Pro: $45
Case: $12
1TB external Hard drive: $52
Total cost: $149
Do you think this is the most cost-effective solution? By "cost-effective" I don't mean "cheapest." Cheapest solution would be to plug my iPod directly into my receiver. What I'm looking for is "biggest bang for your buck."
Keep in mind that my PC is on one floor and my stereo on the other, so any wired setup between them would be somewhat inconvenient. Wifi is also a bit spotty downstairs. However, I have a run of Cat6 cable going directly from my router to my entertainment center that I could utilize.
What do you think is my best option?