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Posted by E-Stat (A) on May 7, 2021 at 09:22:22

In Reply to: I ordered a LABISTS Pi4B 4GB kit posted by Feanor on May 7, 2021 at 08:29:27:

you are going to be using it for something other than LMS/pCP, then the additional memory would likely never be used. Which is why I like using a NAS in that it is optimized for large scale caching of data. Mine contains 8GB memory of which 6 GB is used for cache. Once an album or playlist is selected, it doesn't take long before the entirety is now read from cache memory.

I've found that inexpensive SMPS units compromise transparency. Even using a $30 phone charger improves sound quality in the garage system. And yes, even the DC power cord can make a difference in perceived dynamic range. And that doesn't have to be expensive either. I first cobbled one together using Canare star quad cable and cheap connectors for under ten bucks to validate a claim made by the John Swenson (ultraRendu designer). Now I use a Ghent Audio version that ran about $35.

I think investing in those would be money better spent if your goal is the best sound quality.

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Topic - Any issues with Raspberry to USB DAC? - Feanor 16:56:45 05/5/21 (13)

What power supply do you use? -nt - E-Stat 06:17:30 05/7/21 (5)

I ordered a LABISTS Pi4B 4GB kit - Feanor 08:29:27 05/7/21 (4)

Unless - E-Stat 05/7/2109:22:22 05/7/21 (3)

Worth considering no doubt - Feanor 09:29:31 05/7/21 (2)

RE: Worth considering no doubt - AbeCollins 10:04:46 05/8/21 (1)

Good Catch ! ................. nt - Cut-Throat 10:56:05 05/8/21 (0)

Sure.... it's a bit tricky to set up ..................... - Cut-Throat 17:12:47 05/5/21 (6)

Hurrah, it worked (after quite a bit of fumbling) - Feanor 16:25:18 05/6/21 (3)

And turning on your Power Amp made a big difference! ... :-) ......nt - Cut-Throat 16:30:59 05/6/21 (2)

Uhmm ... yeah - Feanor 08:31:52 05/7/21 (1)

And Cheech & Chong....and Dave..... nt - oldmkvi 06:33:52 05/8/21 (0)

I tried it - Feanor 12:10:38 05/6/21 (0)

Not too tricky just disable Pi Audio - Daveslater 22:21:55 05/5/21 (0)

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Unless - E-Stat 05/7/2109:22:22 05/7/21 (3)

Worth considering no doubt - Feanor 09:29:31 05/7/21 (2)

RE: Worth considering no doubt - AbeCollins 10:04:46 05/8/21 (1)

Good Catch ! ................. nt - Cut-Throat 10:56:05 05/8/21 (0)

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