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Re: Tinker, Tailor, Streamer, Pi.

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Just worked out that the PC I use for streaming Downstairs must be about 15 years old. When I bought it, it had Windows Vista installed with an upgrade package to the then forthcoming Windows 7.

This 'ancient' desktop unit performs excellently as an audio source running the Linux-based Volumio operating system. Output via USB with a reclocker between it and the DAC.

Microsoft are getting threatening about 'old' computers that don't have sufficient specs to run the current Windows 11, this means that a lot of perfectly good hardware will be having to be dumped by those wanting to upgrade.

So, if you are looking for a cheap way to get high-quality streaming I can recommend that one of those obsolete computers can easily be converted for audio use. Volumio is free to download and try out (Tidal /Qobuz access requires a subscription). Runs off a USB stick so you don't have to overwrite Windows until you are sure.

Even an old Vista desktop has more than enough capacity to make great music. Go for it!

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slinger (Sun Apr 21, 2024 9:52 pm)

Upstairs:
Vinyl
Pro-Ject 1.2 + Grado Sig Jr + Cambridge Alva Duo
DigiVolumio PC + Kiss DP-500 + Sabaj A20d
NVA: Cube2 - SSP - LS6+ Sabaj A10a {x2)
Little Bear MC2 + AQ NightHawk
Downstairs:
Vinyl
Logic DM101 + Syrinx LE1 + Grado Sig MCX
DigiDenafrips Ares II + Volumio PC + Cambridge CXC
NVA: P50 & PSU - BMUAiyima A07 MAX + Arcam One
HP: Allo DigiOne + Sabaj A10d + AQ NightOwl
Office: Allo DigiOne SIG + SMSL M300se + Douk G4 (x2)
Mission 760 + Monolith 887 + German Maestro GMP 450

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