My preamp does have a DAC. I think the main issue is how to push the music from the NAS to the preamp.
Do I have to use a streamer/renderer to play music from an NAS?
I apologize for the basic question. But, I can’t seem to find an answer online. I would like to put all my CDs on an NAS and play that music through my system. I have a Rotel RC/RB-1590 set up. I know some NAS boxes come with DLNA software installed, and I am looking at Synology because I read their software for finding and selecting music to play is pretty good. Eventually, I will probably end up with something like a Cambridge Audio CXN or 851N to stream tidal and digital radio, as well as the music on the NAS. But, do I have to have the Cambridge or some other device to just play the digital music from the NAS to start? I would like to do the purchases in steps so I can get better units as I can afford them. Also, any advice on alternative solutions would be much appreciated. Thanks.
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I use a Raspberry Pi with Logitech Media Server, but Volumio is the popular favorite. I use the USB interface straight. Works great, but you can also buy inexpensive S/PDIF or even analog outputs as well. What I like about both of these solutions is the Android and iPhone support as well as a web interface. You might also look at something based on JRiver or Media monkey, especially if you have an old laptop lying around the house. |
The Interchange renderer will deliver the best SQ over DLNA connection, using freeware: Linn Kinsky/Minimserver/BubbleUPnP for playback on a PC or Mac. See these jitter measurements: https://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=156409.0 You can also later use the same setup to stream Tidal or Qobuz using Freeware Linn Kazoo or Lumin. The Interchange takes Ethernet input and gives you outputs of S/PDIF coax, AES/EBU, I2S on HDMIO conn. and I2S on RJ-45 connector. In order to get the best SQ from the network, it is wise to add the following pieces: From your Router use any Cat5e or Cat6 cable to: 1) AQVOX switch 2) 0.5m Wireworld Platinum Ethernet cable 3) EMO EN-70e isolator 4) 1.0m Wireworld Platinum Ethernet cable This connects to the Interchange Then from Interchange to your DAC using my Reference BNC-BNC coax cable with RCA adapters as needed. This is a world-class digital source. Steve N. Empirical Audio |
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