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  1. I have my library on a synology NAS connected to Sonos. Just wanted to mention you can also point Sonos at Playlists on the NAS. Another thing I do is use Jriver to group Sonos speakers with main rig. Perfect sync requires a lot of fussing.
  2. I own J-River, dbpoweramp and PerfectTunes: I call all three many things except "Easy to Use" definite learning curve. If it where me I'd copy a cd or two into a new directory, download and install the Trial Version of J-River, define the new (copied) directory as a library, then import it with the write tags parameter set. To me Tagging is a necessary never ending chore. J-River Tagging is very powerful and about all I use it for anymore. DBPoweramp has a great utility codec for renaming files based on tags. Whatever you use, be sure to isolate copies of your files until you get familiar with whatever software your using. Don't ask me how I know.
  3. Thanks cjf. My issue with Bluetooth is Pitstops. Our bladders are not want they use to be. We stop about every two hours. Turn off the car/truck, when we get back our experience has been Bluetooth frequently has trouble reconnecting. This maybe because we generally stop at busy places and there's a whole bunch of Bluetooth in the air. Where-as a usb drive starts where it left off.
  4. My wife and I are retired and travel frequently in our truck/camper, completely off-grid in the boonies. We also own a high mpg Honda sedan for around town and non camping – hotel – trips. I am uncomfortable using a phone/tablet for playing music while driving. With age, its become a safety issue for me. Being older, I grew up pushing AM radio buttons to change stations in my parents cars as a kid. Going back to my roots, I have resorted to using a USB drive as a music source while driving. I simply push the next (button) to skip to the next track when something comes on I do not care to hear at the time. Head unit differences between the truck and car add complication: The truck plays FLAC files. However, it lacks directory functionality. When a file directory is selected, the directory is played back in “Written/name” sequence. When the last song in a directory is played, it skips to the next sequential directory automatically. Selecting “Random play” plays all songs randomly without regard for directory structure. The Sedan head unit only plays mp3 files and allows random play of directories as well as random play across all directories. I find the ability to chose a directory and randomly play the songs within oddly satisfying. I usually choose a Genre Directory and randomly play it. After creating numerous directories on a USB drive, I define each directory as a handheld device within J River then use playlists to populate respective directories in whatever codec necessary for the target head-unit. Use of the J River filekey() function randomizes file names - play order - for the truck head unit. I have tried using voice activated devices without much success. I’ve found the volume needs to be turned down before effective communication can be established with any of the many digital genies. I find clicking the next button is a lot easier than fiddling with volume. Background noise in the truck cab is usually quite loud. My question to this group is am I a complete dimwit; or, do others consume car audio in a similar fashion?
  5. RPI ZeroW running MooDe Audio (headless) as a dlna endpoint. Assuming your speaker usb has a dac. Less than $20.
  6. Our the Katana's currently available on the allo website version 1.2? https://www.allo.com/sparky/katana-player.html
  7. I have a Marantz PM7001 and use a Schiit bifrost ($400) non multibit via usb out of a rpi. I'm not an audiophile; for the price I consider it well matched. Schiit has a generous refund policy. For multi room sync I use chromecast audio ($35) into the bifrost via toslink. Wiffy likes the multiroom sync for background music.
  8. screw terminals, now your talking big bucks..... Thanks for the digikey tip. I have done and like doing business with them.
  9. Like these? https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/KEMET/A750MS567M1EAAE015?qs=M6jHmRuQorWa3alz81gcwg%3d%3d Let me get this right, you wire one on the power side and another on the audio out?
  10. wow I didn't expect such a response, perhaps I need to provide some more information. The cca is for a secondary system. However I have plugged it into my BiFrost (non-multibit) and was very surprised at the results. Just can't justify the price of another BiFrost for a secondary system. In regards to power, now ya have me thinking of plugging the cca into my Omnicharge. The Omnicharge has enough (lifepo4) juice to run the cca for days. Another DAC would be nice to have for when I send the BiFrost in for the Multibit upgrade. Thanks
  11. Reviving the thread asking the same question. Cheap DAC for chromecast audio. Budget under $300 USD
  12. For years, I copied my collection from drive to drive. Since then I moved my music collection to a Synology NAS. Then plugged a RPI zero into the network loaded with MinimServer and bubbleserver. Life has never been so good. Tags are updated in one place as well as new music being added once. All sorts of (family friendly) play options: Jriver, chromecast, dlna, bluetooth..... Original rips and backups are kept ondrives separate from the nas.
  13. sorry, i know just enough about raspbian to get in trouble. I have installed it on a zero and pi 3 w/o a hitch.
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