d6jg wrote: 
> The weakest component in your setup is the Chrome Audio. It’s ok but the
> DAC chip isn’t the best but I assume you are using its optical out.

I guessed so. I am using it with optical link to the Beresford DAC which
is ageing but OK.

> Is there Ethernet behind your TV? If so I’d get a Pi4 and set it up as a
> server and client.

I can arrange Ethernet easily.

> What input types are available on your amp?

The Amp is a classic British Amp. It has two line level inputs on RCA
phono sockets. CD and FM Tuner are connected by buss, but the Tuner is
not in the stack. My amp is pure stereo not a media product with HDMI
in.

> I run a Pi4 coupled with a Khadas USB Tone Board in my Living Room.

I will investigate.

I use the Beresford DAC as a DAC-Preamp. It is powered on all the time
and the headphones are always plugged into the DAC and left on the sofa
ready to go. If I want the speakers I power up the amp. A setup that
required me to plug in the headphones to mute the speakers would not be
convenient.

I use the Chromecast audio because my SB3 was stolen in a house breakin
years ago, but I suspect the old SB3 even with external DAC was no
better than the Chromecast Dongle.

Looking around I see Raspberry Pies are hard to buy at the moment. I
think I want a 4B 2Gb - when I can get one.


Thanks for your input.



Brian

In UK: Chromecast Audio Dongle and Chromecast Video Dongle attached to
TV - Beresford DAC - Quad 77 Integrated Amp  - AVI Neutron 4 Speakers -
Sennheiser HD25 Headphones. Boom in Bedroom.

In Nicosia: Delete Quad 77 and Neutron 4 and insert Quad 405-2 and MB
Quart 980s
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