Redrum wrote: > I would agree with Ronnie on the Duet Receiver, except might add "unless > you can get one real cheap". I have several duet receivers, and have had > problems with them in the past (primarily due to wifi), but on ethernet, > or wifi from a very short distance, mine work solid. All of mine are on > ethernet now. > > Analog and digital outputs, and yes, they sync just fine. They appear > and work in the sb system just like any other player. They are small and > unobtrusive. > > I also still find the controllers useful, but more of a "now playing" > screen. Example, while in my workshop, I might hear a song, "what is > this?" and just walk over to glance at it, rather than pulling my phone > out of my pocket and launching material or squeezecntrl. But, if you can > find a cheap Duet system, the controllers are useful, or you can turn > around and sell it on it's own. > > The only thing I am unsure of, as I have never done it, is "setting up" > the receiver using as touch, or other device. I have always used a > controller. > > On ebay here in the US I have seen them listed and sell cheap (say $30 - > $50USD), so maybe its an inexpensive option for your need...The Duet > was $300USD new, so there is some nice hardware in there... > > I would never buy another, I would just go the Rpi route, but, that > involves the build, the hat, the case, etc which while inexpensive, > still adds up. > > Jim
Id go Pi but if the HAT isnt an option due to case then a USB DAC such as Audioquest Dragonfly. VB2.4[/B] STORAGE *QNAP TS419P (NFS) [B]Living Room* - Joggler & SB3 -> Onkyo TS606 -> Celestion F20s *Office* - Pi3+Sreen -> Sony TAFE320 -> Celestion F10s / Pi2+DAC & SB3 -> Onkyo CRN755 -> Wharfedale Modus Cubes *Dining Room* -> SB Boom *Kitchen* -> UE Radio (upgraded to SB Radio) *Bedroom (Bedside)* - Pi2+DAC ->ToppingTP21 ->AKG Headphones *Bedroom (TV)* - SB Touch ->Sherwood AVR ->Mordaunt Short M10s Everything controlled by iPeng ------------------------------------------------------------------------ d6jg's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=44051 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=112672
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