JRiver Id - Media Server

[Johnseye]

This has promise.

 

LInux OS, JRiver for Linux.  Installable on a Raspberry Pi, NUC or PC.  

 

https://wiki.jriver.com/index.php/Id

 

https://jriver.com/Id/

 

 

From the website:

 

You can use a JRiver Id as a stand-alone media computer, or as a basic HTPC, and control it with a phone.  You can play to it as a DLNA Renderer, or from it as a DLNA Server.  It can be a Backup Server or front end for a NAS.  It's very small (about 4" wide) and low power (about 8 watts) so you can run it 24/7.  It has the audio features of JRiver Media Center.  The Id Classic and above also play video.  It works with JRiver's Media Network.

Available Several Ways

Each choice below includes the Linux OS, JRiver Media Center for Linux, and the Id firmware.

 

		Id Classic $265		Intel NUC 5CPYH, 2GB RAM, 120GB SSD.  More Details
		Id 201 $325		NUC 5CPYH, 2GB RAM, 1TB spinning drive
		Id 202 $375		NUC 5CPYH, 2GB RAM, 2TB spinning drive
		Id USB Kit $79		Complete Id software package (Debian Linux, MC22, and Id Firmware).  Automatically installs itself on any Intel NUC hardware from an 8GB USB stick (included).  Creates a device similar to the Id Classic.  Should also work with other PC's that use Intel video. Installation Instructions
		IdPi $39.99		The Id software, including JRiver Media Center, Raspbian Linux, and Engen, on a 16GB microSD card . Ready to insert in a Raspberry Pi 3 Model B. No hardware is included. Requires a case and power supply. Makes a good player for audio when used as a DLNA Renderer. No video. More information
		IdPi $99 (fully baked)		Fully assembled Raspberry Pi 3 Model B with Id installed. Includes a case and power supply. Makes a good player for audio when used as a DLNA Renderer. No video.  No storage. More information

All Id devices require a receiver, TV, or DAC for audio output.  A USB mouse and keyboard may also be needed.

 

Which One Fits?

Model	Storage Available	CD's Ripped to Lossless	Suitable for
Classic	100GB	250	Most Users
201	1 TB	2500	Most Users
202	2 TB	5000	Most Users
Stick
USB Kit	None		Skilled User
IdPi mSD	None		Skilled User

[beerandmusic]

4 hours ago, Johnseye said:

This has promise.

 

LInux OS, JRiver for Linux.  Installable on a Raspberry Pi, NUC or PC.  

 

https://wiki.jriver.com/index.php/Id

 

https://jriver.com/Id/

 

 

From the website:

 

You can use a JRiver Id as a stand-alone media computer, or as a basic HTPC, and control it with a phone.  You can play to it as a DLNA Renderer, or from it as a DLNA Server.  It can be a Backup Server or front end for a NAS.  It's very small (about 4" wide) and low power (about 8 watts) so you can run it 24/7.  It has the audio features of JRiver Media Center.  The Id Classic and above also play video.  It works with JRiver's Media Network.

Available Several Ways

Each choice below includes the Linux OS, JRiver Media Center for Linux, and the Id firmware.

 

		Id Classic $265		Intel NUC 5CPYH, 2GB RAM, 120GB SSD.  More Details
		Id 201 $325		NUC 5CPYH, 2GB RAM, 1TB spinning drive
		Id 202 $375		NUC 5CPYH, 2GB RAM, 2TB spinning drive
		Id USB Kit $79		Complete Id software package (Debian Linux, MC22, and Id Firmware).  Automatically installs itself on any Intel NUC hardware from an 8GB USB stick (included).  Creates a device similar to the Id Classic.  Should also work with other PC's that use Intel video. Installation Instructions
		IdPi $39.99		The Id software, including JRiver Media Center, Raspbian Linux, and Engen, on a 16GB microSD card . Ready to insert in a Raspberry Pi 3 Model B. No hardware is included. Requires a case and power supply. Makes a good player for audio when used as a DLNA Renderer. No video. More information
		IdPi $99 (fully baked)		Fully assembled Raspberry Pi 3 Model B with Id installed. Includes a case and power supply. Makes a good player for audio when used as a DLNA Renderer. No video.  No storage. More information

All Id devices require a receiver, TV, or DAC for audio output.  A USB mouse and keyboard may also be needed.

 

Which One Fits?

Model	Storage Available	CD's Ripped to Lossless	Suitable for
Classic	100GB	250	Most Users
201	1 TB	2500	Most Users
202	2 TB	5000	Most Users
Stick
USB Kit	None		Skilled User
IdPi mSD	None		Skilled User

 

I just got the email myself....i may have to give it a go...

Anyone out there familiar already with the product?

 

 

 

[Johnseye]

1 hour ago, beerandmusic said:

 

I just got the email myself....i may have to give it a go...

Anyone out there familiar already with the product?

 

 

 

 

Not yet. Tempted. Would love to hear some feedback from those who are. I like that JRiver is 64 bit now. If they polish up their UI I'd use it for more than a metadata tool. 

[beerandmusic]

Just now, Johnseye said:

 

Not yet. Tempted. Would love to hear some feedback from those who are. I like that JRiver is 64 bit now. If they polish up their UI I'd use it for more than a metadata tool. 

I see you can output to USB, so this may resolve my "noisy pc" issue. 
I emailed them if it can output DSD to usb....it says on marketing page it can output dsd & multichannel to HDMI...i just want stereo DSD out usb...i hope so...

 

If it does, i will probably buy one.