In Reply to: No, none actually posted by Sordidman on December 8, 2014 at 10:58:57:
I would say that many people confuse "function" and "mechanism". On my dark days, I suspect that many people are incapable of ever understanding the difference.
As to the Raspberry Pi board, by either definition it is a computer. I have used it as a stand-alone computer system, in which role it was connected to its own keyboard, mouse and video display. It worked fine. I am presently using it as a server on my network. I suspect with the right add-on audio interface and a suitable power supply this unit would be able to work adequately as a network streamer, interfaced to an I2S or SPDIF DAC. It would require that the audio interface have its own clock. I do not believe that the USB interface is suitable for running USB DACs, at least I couldn't find any suitable drivers.
Tony Lauck
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- RE: No, none actually - Tony Lauck 12/8/1412:00:22 12/8/14 (1)
- Thanks, yes, - you get the point - Sordidman 12:15:05 12/8/14 (0)