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Streamer software, what do you use?

I've noticed that pretty powerful PC hardware has been available for the last couple of years for cheap.  Say ~ $300 for a little desktop cube with 8 cores, 8 GBytes of RAM and plenty of storage.   You can run Windows or Linux (yeay!) and therefore I imagine just about any choice of software.

For Roon users this is a real boon as we can combine the core and streamer into a single device for far less than dedicated audiophile branded streamers.  I'm curious though what other software A'goners use?  The main requirement, IMHO is that it support remote control via tablets.  What do you use?

Do you use an outboard linear power supply or other tweak to improve the performance?

 

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erik_squires
jacobsdad2000
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Innuos Sensi application. I think you have to be on the Innuos echo system. 

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mapman
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I use the gold standard: Roon

Core runs on a very compact mini PC that I also use to work remotely. 
 

I use various Roon endpoints.  Primaries are Cambridge streamers in my two main systems.   Also run on Mac and Android tablet with USB output to active speakers, and iPhone to several headphone options.  

jacobsdad2000
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I needed that chuckle. 

gold standard: Roon

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mapman
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@jacobsdad2000 glad to be of service. 

erik_squires OP
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Well I meant to talk about software that was at least a little independent from hardware, as opposed to software that is bound to a manufacturer's streamer.

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