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Post by MartinT on Apr 7, 2019 14:21:42 GMT
I'm experimenting with using an old 11" tablet, running stripped down Android and the Volumio app, as a repeater display in front of the system. I need to rig up 5V to keep it powered up but the principle works fine in that you can have the Volumio app running on two devices, one controlling and the other displaying.
Of course, a larger 12" display would be ideal but they don't come cheap.
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Post by MartinT on Apr 7, 2019 15:14:57 GMT
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Post by MikeMusic on Apr 7, 2019 15:42:08 GMT
Would you like to stress test it with me coming to visit Martin ?  |
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Post by MartinT on Apr 7, 2019 15:51:20 GMT
Err, I was hoping for a longer service life than that  |
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Post by MikeMusic on Apr 7, 2019 16:09:22 GMT
I'll also stop thinking about it, just in case |
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Post by MartinT on Apr 7, 2019 16:11:59 GMT
Deffo come and visit, I'll erect an exclusion zone for you!
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Post by seanm on Apr 7, 2019 17:34:42 GMT
I tend to run the volumio app either/or/and the spotify app across my phone, el-cheapo fire tablet and PC. I have even had some success in using voice via Alexa to control Spotify playing on the Raspberry Pi. I tend to operate whichever one is nearest at the time.
In this respect, it all works a lot like Sonos did... (I dabbled with this a few years back... I like the ease of use across rooms/platforms very much)
Cheers
Sean
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Post by Firebottle on Apr 8, 2019 8:49:53 GMT
Balbuze? He's on the Volumio forum but didn't address that specific issue. Ah, right. I remember you saying you'd raised it with Michelangelo, I didn't know if you'd messaged 'Balbuze' personally. I alternate between CD and Volumio, mostly because I've got a (big) box of unplayed CDs. Hi Paul, I have just put together an RPi/Dac and was wondering if there is a SPDIF input option for playing CD's from a transport. Are you using a stand alone CD player, or is it ripped files you are playing? |
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Post by MartinT on Apr 8, 2019 9:55:16 GMT
I seem to remember one of the S/PDIF output boards has a place for S/PDIF input. Ah yes, the HiFiBerry Digi+. Look at the solder positions for Toslink and co-ax inputs.  |
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Post by Slinger on Apr 8, 2019 12:15:59 GMT
Ah, right. I remember you saying you'd raised it with Michelangelo, I didn't know if you'd messaged 'Balbuze' personally. I alternate between CD and Volumio, mostly because I've got a (big) box of unplayed CDs. Hi Paul, I have just put together an RPi/Dac and was wondering if there is a SPDIF input option for playing CD's from a transport. Are you using a stand alone CD player, or is it ripped files you are playing? I'm using the Pi/Volumio with ripped files from a NAS and a standalone CD player, The Pi is using an outboard DAC and the CD player is straight into my amp. Amp and CD player are both Primare and are, supposedly, matched to some degree - hence the direct connection rather than going via a separate DAC. When you say you've "just put together" an RPi/DAC do you mean you're running a Pi into an outboard DAC? Your question has confused me (my normal state, truth be told) a little. If so, then Martin has your answer - the Digi+. |
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Post by speedysteve on Apr 8, 2019 13:46:42 GMT
I have a HifiBerry + I'm not going to use, if you'd like it?
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Post by Firebottle on Apr 9, 2019 6:43:10 GMT
A tentative yes, however I am not sure I could include it with hat Dac running as well.
I'm guessing it would probably involve some programming which atm is beyond me.
I'm using Volumio, is this likely to work?
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Post by MartinT on Apr 9, 2019 7:08:41 GMT
I'm not sure about that. I guess it's a limitation of having a built-in DAC rather than an external one.
Are there any Pi DACs with S/PDIF inputs? Although how you'd switch them programmatically is another question.
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Post by Slinger on Apr 9, 2019 12:49:31 GMT
I never knew this version of the HIFIBERRY DAC+ existed...  www.hifiberry.com/shop/boards/hifiberry-dac-dsp/It still doesn't solve any problems, but it's interesting. The "switching" thing is the stumbling block I kept coming up against when thinking about this post. |
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Post by MartinT on Apr 9, 2019 13:03:54 GMT
Does the HiFiBerry route the input through automatically if there is no Pi generated output?
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Post by Firebottle on Apr 10, 2019 7:03:18 GMT
Another question, apologies if this has been answered before.
What is the maximum size storage that can be connected to each USB port?
My 1.5Tb disc is totally ignored.
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Post by MartinT on Apr 10, 2019 8:56:13 GMT
I don't think there is a maximum? Certainly I've had my 2TB drive working in the past.
Did you power up the Pi with the drive connected? It doesn't always 'see' drives connected after it's running.
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seanm
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Post by seanm on Apr 15, 2019 15:27:35 GMT
Hi,
It would seem that Volumio released v2.572 over the weekend. I have upgraded in situ without any obvious problems. I will report back if I hit any snags
Cheers
Sean
CHANGELOG
2.572 (13-04-2019)
FIXES
Fixed TIDAL and QOBUZ startup issue under some circumstances
Fix unset volatile for shairport
NEW ADDITIONS
MyVolumio 30 days free trial
CD Playabck and Ripping on Virtuoso and Superstar Plans
WARNING!!! CD Playback is not working on Tinkerboard and Primo platforms. Do not connect a CD player to those systems. We're working to solve it as soon as possible with a new release.
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Post by Slinger on Apr 15, 2019 15:44:25 GMT
I'm going to pass on this one as it doesn't affect how I'm using mine.
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Post by MartinT on Apr 15, 2019 16:45:44 GMT
I saw that and will go for it as it affects Qobuz. I shall burn it on a super-fast Samsung SD card (Evo Plus 32) that just arrived today.
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