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  1. If you google the dac the only relevant posts are on a czech forum, which links to a slovakian forum, where a gredaudio representative introduces the dac. The slovakian thread starts Jan 2016 and ends Dec 2017. At the bottom of the GredAudio website is says ©2016. These two facts suggest to me that the dac was never finished.
  2. A few below, picked from this list, where you also will find manufacturer links and dac info Abbas Audio (Ukraine) AKS Audio (Switzerland) ALEKS Audio (Russia) Arkhipov's Laboratory (Russia) Audial (Serbia) EC Designs (Holland) Phase Style (Ukraine) SW1X (UK) Veridian Utopia (Slovakia)
  3. Well, a friend convinced me to have another go. I worked out how to ssh login (never done that before) and ran the commands. And, it worked, HDD was recognised, and music available after updating O!MPD library. Tried a couple of control apps (Rigelian and MPDRemote) without any success (no connection), DietPi apparently is special there as well. As mentioned above I should have gone for volumio, though now I am going to try moOde instead. This is more or less forced by the fact that after updating to DietPi v6.12 nothing works. First tried to update via Allo GUI, just got the spinning wheel forever. Instead I updated via ssh login and dietpi-update. All went well, apart from Time-sync (or something like that) which failed and had to be forced. After reboot HDD was still mounted, but O!MPD couldn't see it, so file-paths were all invalid. As HDD didn't show up at all, there was also no way of updating library. Anyway, I am done with DietPi, hopefully moOde is less crippled, and eventually I might also try volumio. Forgot to mention that my friend made me aware of Homeplug, which I then got, and it works fine for just controlling Digione Player. So, I avoided drilling holes, however had to spend extra to get the Digione Player (w/DietPi) to meet my needs.
  4. Thank you very much for taking the trouble to reply. Hopefully someone else will benefit, as I have given up on the unit and put it up for sale. The fact that it only works via ethernet means I would have to drill a hole in ceiling for the cable (modem/router is on a different floor from player). This I am not willing to do, so will look for a wireless HDD player/solution instead. As well, the whole linux lingo/universe is just too daunting for me, frankly there hasn't been much plug&play about the Digione Player in my case. Anyway, thread can be closed, and thanks again.
  5. Well, I have now come as far as to get it to play using MPD + O!MPD. Problem now is that I can't locate the USB HDD which is connected to DigiOne Player. I had to copy files from my MacBook to the Music folder (using samba server) instead of just using/playing the ones on the USB HDD. Where is the HDD supposed to show up? Allo GUI / MPD + O!MPD / Finder (Mac) / Other ? Isn't it possible to just point MPD + O!MPD to the specific folder on the HDD where my music is?
  6. I am completely new to RPi. Purchased the Digione Player (RPi B+, DietPi+Allo GUI, 8GB, alu-case), and it arrived yesterday. I am lost as to how to get it to do, what I want, which is: Play AIFF files from a connected USB HDD, and control playback via WiFi using an iPhone. I am not planning to connect the Digione Player via ethernet permanently. I assumed that I could connect via ethernet once, change the necassary settings for it to connect via WiFi from then on, change the necessary settings for it to retrieve the files from the HDD, and then just use iPhone to control playback. I can’t get any of the above to work. Using ethernet I can access the web interface, but can’t find any relevant settings to change, not even sure where to look. Given my target scenario (HDD playback/iPhone control), would anyone be willing to help with a simple guide for how to get this to work? Thank you in advance.
  7. Feel free to add from this list, it's fairly up-to-date https://hoved-fi.dk/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=2845#p51472
  8. http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f11-software/i-need-cross-feed-mac-osx-27307/ Have used the LGG plugin for a number of years, first with AudioHijack, now with Audirvana+
  9. I was happy with 2.2.4, as I don’t need Tidal or DSD. Received a Chord Mojo yesterday, and couldn’t get Direct Mode to work, so updated to 2.5.3. Direct Mode works now, but apparently the way albums are displayed has changed since 2.2.4. This is how it was.. Now it is like this.. Is there a setting to get the old look back? (I find it more legible without all the blackness surrounding the cover art.)
  10. Steve, the MacMini you are linking to is the server version, you would only need the cheapest, regular version. Your files would then be stored externally, for instance on something like this. You would, however, also need keyboard and screen (TV screen will do) when first setting up the Mini, after that you can get by with smartphone/tablet for controlling it. There are cheaper alternatives, my main point was just to show that you can get something neat looking. To some people appearance matter, to others it is of secondary importance. For what it is worth, with the different issues I have had with computer audio, it has been useful to have a laptop (MacBook in my case), with its permanent keyboard+screen access. A laptop can also be controlled by smartphone/tablet (through various Apps) for audio replay. And the files can be stored on an external hard drive, so you don’t necessarily need a laptop with huge internal storage capacity. A laptop could also be temporarily disconnected from the audio system and used other places in the house if needed. As I have no experience with a NAS, I can't really comment on that way of doing things in this context (audio replay).
  11. To be honest, I think my digital journey so far has been full of challenges (other might call it problems ;-) As it has been to me mainly an experimental/learning situation, I have accepted this as the price to pay. However, had I been completely dependent on computers for audio replay, I would have torn out the last remaining hairs on my head a long time ago. I say this to emphasize the aspect of proven ways. It is so much easier to just enjoy music, when you don’t have to continuously fiddle with the computer side of things. This is not meant to scare you off the concept, it is just to point out, that you want something that simply works. You don’t as such need one of Naim’s (costly) hard drive offerings, their main advantage is simply that they integrate seamlessly. As you already are aware of from you research, there are other alternatives. Some prefer a NAS, others a MacMini (or similar windows-/linux-based) controlled via smartphone, others use usb-sticks for replay. Think about if you want a NAS in the listening room; if you can have it elsewhere in the house; if there is an available ethernet connection already set up in the room, or you need to use wifi; if you want an inobtrusive unit like MacMini (or similar), or a laptop permanently in place next to the streamer/amplifier; if you want to use a smartphone/tablet to control things, or are fine with accessing music directly on the streamer unit; etc; etc: Forget the SuperNait1 in your scenario, the onboard dac will be inferior to the ones in the newer Naim offerings (UQ2 etc). In my digital journey so far only one DAC (Metrum Octave) have come close to being satisfactory sound wise, the rest (including the SuperNait1 onboard DAC) have been rather underwhelming. Room size is useful info, with that small a room UQ2 should be absolutely fine, no need for the beefier SuperUniti really. More likely speakers will be the issue in this room, but that’s a different story. Something like Neat Iota or Guru Junior might be worth considering also, depending on where you have room for the speakers. If you are unable to travel, the dealer might have be willing to let you home audition against a deposit (and shipping fees). You could also ask in naim thread on hifisentralen if naim-owners in Kristiansand would be willing to let you come and have a listen to their system.
  12. Steve, yes, I am in Norway. I have the old SuperNait1, which was part of the first wave of Naim electronics with digital inputs. The SN1 onboard dac is alright, but nothing special. Naim has come a long way since then (2007) in terms of sound quality on the digital side. I have not really migrated to computerbased audio replay yet, only played around with it out of curiosity these last couple of years. My digital experience is limited to using an old MacBook (with various softare players), connected via usb (or usb/spdif-converter) to SN1 and a few other DACs. Like you I found it rather daunting to get into computer audio. It appears complex, with several apparently different roads to choose between. I do not yet have a proper grasp on the subject, which is why I refered you to the naim forum (as you asked about UQ2). Both UnitiQute2 and SuperUniti represent a different approach to what I have attemted so far. The DAC-V1 I can more easily relate to, as it basically represents the way I am currently using computer audio, that is, in a secondary head-fi setup (MacBook > DAC > Headphone Amp > D-Amp > Small fullrange speakers). In the main rig I (still) use (Naim) cd-player and FM-tuner connected to analague inputs on SN1. Those, by the way, are two examples of analogue devices, a turntable is a third. If you don’t think you will ever use any of these in your new system, there is no need to particularly consider analogue inputs. As for number and type of digital inputs, well some people need a lot, aiming at using the unit as a digital hub. Others only intend to use it for one or two digital sources, as part of a dedicated audio system. It seems to me, that all units in question have plenty of digital inputs, so I don’t know if you need to worry about this part. And I just need to correct myself, UnitiQute2 has an analogue input on the front as well, so has two analogue inputs, not only one, like I claimed in my previous post. Regarding the aspect of an amplifier with more muscles, well moving from NaitXS to SuperNait1 added some depth and control to the musical presentation in my case (with Naim nSats speakers). How UnitiQute2 and SuperUniti compare in this regard, I don’t know, but I suspect a similar effect. In conclusion, I think the better you are able to define your actual needs, the easier it will be to ask the right questions, get the right advice, and find the right device for you. If you heard and liked UnitiQute2 (sound and size wise), you might simply want to ask the dealer for advice on how to set ut a replay chain that can get you the best possible sound. If you do so before buying new computer hardware, you will have a chance to tailor the computer purchase toward your new audio system, rather than the other way around. In general I would say, that if you want/need a hazzle-free replay system, go with proven ways. And by now both UnitiQute and SuperUniti should have matured enuogh for there to be a record of proven ways. Many of the discussions on the naim forum about these products will be more to do with experimenting to take things even further. Steve, sorry that I can’t be more specific, but maybe you can use some of all this anyway.
  13. Steve, you might be better off inquiring about the unitiqute2 on the naim forum (in the Streaming Audio section). I have too little knowledge about the UQ2, but two considerations jump out at first glance. Firstly, there is only one set of analogue inputs, not that many people these days need more, but it is still a limitation if you do. Secondly, I suppose you contemplate using the new laptop for playback, but exactly how do you plan to do that? It seems the usb-input at the front has a reduced functionality, which leaves ethernet connection (wired or wifi), or a usb-to-spdif converter on one of the digital inputs. I am not particularly into streaming myself, so can’t advice on which way to go with the QU2. However, since you mention money is a secondary consideration, you might also consider either a DAC-V1/NAP100-combo, or a SuperUniti. The former could be connected directly to the laptop via usb, and has a fairly good headphone output, it doesn’t have any analogue inputs though. The latter is more or less a beefed up UQ2, with a good headphone output, more analogue and digital inputs, and more muscles to drive difficult speaker loads (something which probably both speakers you mention will benefit from). Both would be physically bigger than the UQ2, but still not overwhelmingly big. As I said, the naim forum is probably the best place to inquire. Something of a different nature.. You might want to consider doing a back-up of your music files, particularly as you state they are stored on very old hard drives at the moment. Have a look in the ‘Sørg for backup’ on hifisentralen (datahjørnet), to see just how bad (and costly) things can get, if you don’t.
  14. @Wildgift, have a look here, I believe you will find a few candidates that meet your criterias.
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