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Post by MartinT on Oct 10, 2017 14:01:36 GMT
I can pop over to lend moral support and a helping hand  Oh, I can also bring a card reader to save you buying one. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2017 14:03:45 GMT
Mike: I decided to stick with Laptop time being.. Im looking at buying a Naim 'Uniti atom' I really wouldn't recommend this option, Andr'e, I have a Naim NDX which cost a small fortune, and it just really isn't very good considering the outlay. I think their streamers, like most of their equipment is overpriced for what you get. |
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Post by MikeMusic on Oct 10, 2017 14:04:29 GMT
Hope so Chris I do have a posse I can call on when I get lost Have an SD card. Do I need a separate SD card reader ? |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2017 14:06:04 GMT
Have an SD card. Do I need a separate SD card reader ? I think you'd need that for downloading the software onto it from your laptop, Mike, but I am sure that Martin or Chris can confirm. |
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Post by MartinT on Oct 10, 2017 14:07:32 GMT
As posted, Mike, I can bring one.
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Post by MikeMusic on Oct 10, 2017 14:07:45 GMT
I can pop over to lend moral support and a helping hand Oh, I can also bring a card reader to save you buying one. Even better. Everyone needs more morals ! Mr. Cheap is happy |
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Post by MartinT on Oct 10, 2017 14:10:20 GMT
Get the stuff on order and we'll set a date!
Check: do you have Wi-Fi in the listening room?
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Post by MikeMusic on Oct 10, 2017 14:13:56 GMT
Ordered.
I use the laptop, Ipad and Firestick in the room fine.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2017 14:14:28 GMT
I'd be very interested in your thoughts, Mike, as Chris and Martin keep saying how good the Pi is.
When I have time I might just have to get myself one to play around with.
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Post by MikeMusic on Oct 10, 2017 14:17:22 GMT
Come and play with mine
as the Bishop said.....
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2017 14:24:35 GMT
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Post by MartinT on Oct 10, 2017 14:55:07 GMT
Ok, I'll bring my tablet with a download of Volumio, Win32DiskImager and a card reader. I can also bring a USB drive for you to try some file-based trials.
You supply the Pi 3, SD card, case, power supply, USB cable, laptop. You'll also need a Spotify account, preferably Premium or Family if you want to get full sound quality.
If I remember, I can bring my battery for you to compare with, too.
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Post by MikeMusic on Oct 10, 2017 15:01:50 GMT
Thanks.
Coming from Hong Kong so assume at least a couple of weeks.
Be good to hear what the battery does. Can we compare to the Ankaka ?
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Post by ChrisB on Oct 10, 2017 15:50:24 GMT
Spotify account has to be the full fat version - Volumio won't play it with the free one
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2017 16:27:45 GMT
Mike: I decided to stick with Laptop time being.. Im looking at buying a Naim 'Uniti atom' I really wouldn't recommend this option, Andr'e, I have a Naim NDX which cost a small fortune, and it just really isn't very good considering the outlay. I think their streamers, like most of their equipment is overpriced for what you get. You really think so? However this is the type of thing im wanting, all in one unit.. I did look at the Sony 'HAP-S1' but was unsure about the build quality! |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2017 16:59:09 GMT
I really do, save yourself some money and by an alternative brand, with Naim you're probably paying a massive percentage for the Name.
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Post by MartinT on Oct 10, 2017 17:27:03 GMT
Be good to hear what the battery does. Can we compare to the Ankaka ? Does the Ankaka do 5V USB power? I thought it was only 12V. |
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Post by MikeMusic on Oct 10, 2017 18:11:56 GMT
Thought it was variable. Not sure what is available though.
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Post by MikeMusic on Oct 11, 2017 14:05:23 GMT
My Raspberry is on the way
Estimated delivery: Tue. 24 Oct
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2017 14:23:48 GMT
I thought about this Raspberry a lot at one time & even bought one but never did anything with it. I got to thinking what im i doing when i have a laptop & Streamer/DAC. So never bothered, sold it on, i needed to be advancing not going around in circles. I guess what i envisage is not really been brought out as yet. Although i get the idea from Star Trek Next Generation in the late 80's.  |
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