Build a audiophile DIY music Streamer for a Dac, using flagship HIFI parts from Ian Canada
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- Easy Build no soldering required for a high-end audiophile Streamer. Using the latest flagship parts from Ian Canada.
Parts used in this Build
Ian Canada: github.com/iancanada/Document...
(scroll down the link to find and download the order form and view all the parts. Make sure to check the pdf document of each part for detailed specs and manual )
1. HdmiPi Pro (17B)
2. FifoPi Q7 (1D)
3. PurePi (48A)
4. MonitorPi (49A)
5. Acrylic cap (51A)
6. 2X 2.5mmx11mm metal standoffs lot of 4 sets (12B)
Spike Set: amzn.to/3BPOhMM
IFI Power supply 5V: amzn.to/3lFTW3q
Silver plated Wire ebay.us/qe5eor anything between 17 and 13 Awg
Batteries 18650 3.2v ( make sure it is Lifepo4 3.2V not 3.7V)
See Below at the end
Canadian Amazon links
Spike Set: amzn.to/45rE8Dt
IFI Power supply 5V: amzn.to/3BPaJG3
World 2nd best Dac D11 I have built : • World's second Best DI...
Amazing Streamer I built : • Amazing audiophile DIY...
Diy Audio Thread: www.diyaudio.com/community/th...
Batteries 18650 3.2v ( make sure it is Lifepo4 3.2V not 3.7V)
A good Quality lithiumwerks batteries:
lithiumwerksbatteries.com/lit...
Or Generic Ones from Aliexpress if you can not get the good ones
www.aliexpress.com/item/10050... - Jak na to + styl
Thanks for this - really appreciate it. Very much looking forward to the rest of the series.
Thank you for sharing. I have a border patrol dac, so no over-sampling or digital filtering, but currently running a wiim pro. Very tempted to try this build out soon.
GREAT video!!! I didn't know most of the products and I'm into Raspberry Pi stuff!! Very impressed with the PureFi!! Thanks so much!!
Thank you for posting this Video on how to build a great Streamer, been waiting for a long time for something like this
I think I'm going to try building this. Thank you Gabby!
@@TheRealAudioDidact I finally got the courage and time to do this and more.
It was a challenging journey for me.
The end result was more a more glorious sound than I hoped or dreamed was possible.
@roofermarc1 I recently traveled down the IanCanada top of the line path. Streamer-DAC-power.
The IanCanada sound quality compared to Wiim Pro plus ($200),
and Emotiva XDA-3-DAC ($700),
is a VERY significant audio quality improvement in this system.
I am blessed to have nice Speakers.
DIY is very troublesome compared to a finished factory products ease of use, and features, but my goal was high sound quality that compares to and may surpass ~ several thousand $$$$$.$$ factory streamer-DAC boxes.
Nice, I built a Raspberry Pi Volumio streamer a while ago, this gives me a few avenues to enhance it.
Thank you Gabby for a well thought out "easy listening" intro to a DIY audio project. As a noob, it is much appreciated.
Thank You
Been waiting for this video Thank you.
It is hard to figure out what parts to use and how to build it this video will sure make it easy.
Now i know what parts to order.🙏
Thank you very much for doing this! I will build one as soon as Raspberry Pi 4 becomes more available
Great video, informative and easy to understand by non-tech people. I'm subscribing and will be watching for some new content. Cheers!
I hope Ian Canada gives you a discount on the parts. Great job on the build and explaining what to order and how to build.
Excellent video, really looking forward to the series! Many thanks!
Would really be interested in seeing you add the Ian Canada linear power supply, plus the DAC output (with the I/V stage you built earlier), as well as options for cases too and upgraded clocks!
Check out My D6 Video
I have re-watched your video many times. I am finally brave enough to have ordered the parts 😎👍
Thank you very much for giving me the knowledge and courage to do this!
sounds exciting good luck and have fun
Great video I'm going to build one of these streamers I love the idea of gaining high performance sound for little money as we all know the cost of high end streamers has entered the stratosphere so to build a streamer that competes with high cost streamers can only be good news , looking forward to future videos
I built this IanCanada streamer last year with the TransportPi MKII and ShieldPi Pro. It is fantastic.
Do you think the transport MKII is just as good as the AES? I will only use SPDF anyway...
@@mariopenzo similar results here!
Great video Gabby. I think this will give lots of people a great place to start. I like the way you build a great streamer and in the future show an optional upgrade path. The toughest part of this project will be finding a Pi3b for sale. Seems like an eternity ago they were readily available for $50.
Thank you, yes it has been hard I have bee lucky to find some on Facebook market for around 100 CDN $75USD
@@Gabster1 What was the total cost of all parts in this build?
You make it look simple, I'm going to give it a go. I am currently using a Allo Digione Signature so we will see how the new streamer compares, can't wait :) Thank you so much for your valuable videos!!
Love to hear how it goes and your system
Have fun!
I am looking at both the Allo Signature and this solution. I would really be interested in hearing what your your test shows. I need it as a Roon Endpoint.
@jameshunt9870 have you had the chance to compare the two?
@@Gabster1 Hey this is a GREAT music streamer! I am sorry for the delay in replying, the 17B HDMI Pi PRO board did not work with my DAC, so I removed it and replaced it with the 20C Transport Pi AES board which sounded better than my Allo Digione Signature streamer using the Digital RCA out, but when I changed to the AES Digital balanced out on the 20C it took it to another LEVEL! Deeper sounding bass and more detail being revealed in the recording drawing you in more :) My DAC is the AudioGD Master7 which I have had for more than 10 years and occasionally think of replacing, but it uses the PCM1704UK DAC chips (8x) which have a lush sound that I love. The rest of my system is tube preamplifier using 101D tubes and a SET 300B tube amplifier driving Voxativ AC-1n full range drivers housed in a DIY TQWT enclosure. There is also 2x 15" open baffle subwoofers that are separately powered. Anyway I am going to sit back and enjoy the music! Thank you for all your great videos!!!
I did that exact build last month. I'm very happy with it driving my SMSL SU-10 DAC over I2S. One thing to note is that the MonitorPi allows you to set special configuration options. For example my SU-10 DAC did not like 16 bit data over I2S (static sound). I contacted Ian and he told me that I could set an option to upsample 16 bit to 32 bit. That solved the problem! It's a wonderful combo of boards. I have the 3.3v supercap board that I'm going to stack on top once I get around to ordering appropriate supercaps.
What streamer did you have before? Hear any difference?
@@jungtarcph I was using the Pi4's USB to the SMSL SU-10. The SU-10's USB implementation seemed to be pretty good. The IanCanada stuff going over I2S is better. When I get a chance, I'm going to swap out the clocks to see if I can improve it a bit further.
Where can i buy all these parts?
Can you use the rp 4 in this build?
@@ronnyskaar3737 That's what I used.
Thanks for another great video, Gaby
I'm glad you like it
sending love and peace to everyone...
Thank you. I look forward to the series.
Hope to see how to build up a matching PI-DAC for this streamer in the future.
Greetings from Germany!
in the works :) or see my advanced D11 video
With your channel and Ian's patient help, I finally built my own DAC. Amazing! And I found it is sensitive to the cables, including Ethernet cables. So I follow your video advice, using the fiber network cable to replace my old 50ft cat6 cable. Another upgrade!❤ I want to go further. So I installed VitOS, and made my roon ROCK direct Stream to the raspberry pi, no router anymore. Try to do some listening tests tonight. 🎉🎉🎉
A digital pathway and transport is sensitive to cables? Wow this is worse than the magic speaker cable FUD from the 70s. At least in the analog domain there are cases where shielding and attenuation come into play. You all know you are being hoodwinked? Different clocks change the sound like changing tubes, lol. I'm into all kinds of audiophile stuff, but this whole video is a great example of YT's algo driving engagement by trolling with charlatanism.
BTW, just to troll back with absolutely provable facts: fiber network interconnects introduce more latency than copper for a given link speed and length with ethernet.
@@aaronb1138 You also need batteries and supercaps to prevent SMPS noise encoding itself into the HDMI output 🤦♂️.
A buck / boost converter with it's inductor right underneath the Pi will surely produce less EMI than a remote DC adapter connected via USB 🤦♂️🤦♂️
Sensitive to Ethernet cables, now that’s fun :) almost a begging for a post on audio bullshit 😂
Great video
This is Exactly what @Iancanada needed - I asked him years ago from his crazy video with best DAC. Here we have it. Simply explained. It is too hard to understand all his components and how they fit.
@@jungtarcph same thoughts here.
Gabby helped to survive and succeed in my recent IanCanada Streamer-DAC-Power Supply build.
It was a challenging journey for me, but I am gloriously happy with the sound quality improvement.
You're a blessing.
I was waiting for aproject like this. I would be scared to build a power supply myself. Same goes for dealing with massive supercapacitors. But I am really looking forward to this series to build a very high quality Streamer/Dac with balanced output and a out of the box power supply..
If you use common sense and follow the manual you should be good putting together parts including power supply. Well, unless you want to design one from scratch, that requires some knowledge and experience.
Thanks for so detailed explanation. I will try to build this. May I request you to please plan to share a DAC build using DAC Hat in such each way. may be only DAC or Streamer+DAC if that works on one set...
Thanks Gabster ' your doing a great Job buddy '
Thank you you as well :)
Excellent Video and Project. I would like to if anyone has a comparison between this streamer and the one using Pi2AES module.
For those who are wondering:
1. HdmiPi Pro (17B) :125$
2. FifoPi Q7 (1D): 189$
3. PurePi (48A) : 86$
4. MonitorPi (49A): 49$
5. Acrylic cap (51A) : 9$
6. 2X 2.5mmx11mm metal standoffs lot of 4 sets (12B) : 2.80$
460$ total
Are these prices from a website somewhere, or are you summarizing what was said in the video? For example, audiophonics has the FifoPi Q7 listed at 216 euro, which is about $235. Plus another $30ish for shipping. I am hopeful there is a source to get closer to the costs you have.
@@imkressive I found those prices on IanCanada website which was linked in the description. Followed the list provided by Gabster. Hope it helps!
That's not cheap.
Bluesound Note would be a better product for many I think.
But it's no comparison I know. 🙂
Too expensive 😢
@@geraldhilderink5686 ya, too expensive, I am thinking the same...
for a quick cheap n dirty but great alternative - get android tv box and a compatible usb dac of your choice ( i'm using lusya fever )
Hello Mr. Gabster,
It's been a challenging project for me, but thanks to your guidance, I've ended with a sound system that is more beautiful sounding than I could have dreamed.
IanCanada Opa, Dual mono DAC, SCpure, Quad Caps, RPI, filters, ROON, Focus Fidelity filters. Thank you very much for your videos and guidance.
Thank you glad you got it going and happy with it It is very rewarding to build it
@@Gabster1 Yes,
rewarding, challenging and interesting to build.
Very glorious to hear.
Thank you that you videos have made it possible for me to endure the challenges, in the journey to very pleasurable success! 😎👍
Thank you for this great video. Do you know how do the clocks can change the sound? Shouldn't this device provide perfect digital transfer to the DAC? I know a little bit about jitter, and I wonder if it has to do w/that, but other than using long cheap cables I am unsure how jitter can happen. Seems like it should be 100% the same digital data if you send uncompressed pcm.
Thank you.🙏🏻
Great…thank you.
Thank you for this video. I went and ordered all the parts and assembled in less than an hour. Up and running with RoPieee and all is good. This is replacing an iFi streamer and feeding a PS Audio Directstream DAC and it does sound better already. I need to let it run in a bit to get the clocks burned in so expect it to continue to improve.
I would say to those considering building this that if you can swing the parts you can follow Gabby's instructions to build this. I am no DIY pro by and stretch and this was an easy project that I feel will improve the sound of my system. Fired up first time I played music and sounds great.
Gabby - two questions. First, why in the parts list do you have the wire from China. I ordered it but didn't need it as everything came with what I ordered from IanCanada. Second - seeing that I am using the PS Audio DS I'm not sure I would benefit from upgrading the clocks. I believe that the DS reclocks. Do you know if this is the case?
These are silver plated wires that I like they are not important used to connect the Pure PI 3.3v to the Fifo Q7 any good short copper wire will do.
I would stick to the stock clocks.
According to Ted Smith The DirectStream doesn’t use the I2S clock for timing. It samples the inputs at a high rate, then pattern matches the clock and data, decodes the data and puts it in a buffer. The quality of the I2S clock doesn’t matter at all.
If You have the first generation DS that I used to have Once you add a dual mono Dac and OPA861 to your streamer like the D6 you will sell it as I did.
hope that helps.
I wish i could go for the dac option. But there is no preamp functionality right? I want to use it with a class D poweramp, so need volume control somewhere.
@@brianfromspace yes there is a volume control on the small display monitor
@@Gabster1 ah ok! Also remote controlled? That creates a lot of possibilities! Is the DDC board with usb in also possible to add to use it with my mac as ddc?
love the build, can i give the advice mount everything before putting the batteries, some people (me included) have trembling fingers, shorts are great on that. cheers
I saw the same thing and cringed knowing that a short was coming soon. I'm glad I wasn't the only one.
Hi, when you get around to doing the followup video, are you able to include a short section on the following (doesn't need to be too detailed)...
1) available cases
2) the differences of the Ian Canada streamer transport options
3) perhaps a solution which outputs SE RCA and/or regular HDMI (so I could connect direct to my AV Amp)
4) an audiophile multichannel solution (this one may need an entire episode to itself)...whilst I'm loving the sound of my stereo DSD files fed into my DAC....I have some multichannel DSD files I'd like to send to my AV Amp as well
Hey - this is fantastic!
I know you are adding in future videos, but I would be very interested in your choice for streaming software (which one and why). I would also be interested in enclosures (that don’t require access to machine tools - I am limited to hand drills and similar compact power tools).
Thanks!
love the video. is there a build for analog audio? like for my record player.
Wow! These DIY projects are amazing! However, I think you are a professional in electronics. Otherwise it is unlikely to get managed these projects. I right away ,would buy the streamer and the dac. Seems not to be possible. The very special feature is the sophisticated power managment for each component. Makes absolutely sense. I am sure this sounds great. High End components cost thousands of dollars. Should be possible to build it in such a manner. But unfortunately, most of the manufacturers dont do it.
Subscribed.
Thanks :)
I have been using an ifi headphone DAC / amp for several years now. I couldn't be happier with it's ability to work as a phono pre amp, source input, and still drive power hungry open back planar headphones. The Burr-Brown DAC is an affordable performer. Buy vs Build? In this case I say buy. Buy. Buy.
Thanks Gabster for this great video! Being RPi 3 B+ usage, which come with only 1 GB RAM and USB 2.0 ports, will that be sufficient and able to handled high end Hi-Res files without any challenge. (particularly while using USB HDD instead of streaming through WiFi). I hope we can use RPi 4 B model as well? If yes, please share any cons we may have. Could you please share the power adapter capacity x V * x A to use with PurePi+RPi 4 B case scenario. Thanks
Brilliant. Wouldn’t mind a 4:3 lcd added for cover art.
coming in a future video
Nice I will try to Bildig
Just to let you know the amazon link to the batteries is broken.18650 3.2v. Thanks for all the efforts with the videos - much appreciated.
Thank you for letting me know :) they sold out. I added another link, they are hard to find
Thank you! Would it be possible to use the Pi5 and add an SSD for locally storing music?
Hi, very nice project but I am really a starter and I use Volumio. In the setti gs, what dac model should I use? 😅❤
Great video, but will it be as good as the EVERSOLO DMP-A6 Streamer with the mentioned 'better clocks' mods? Also what can this tiny display show or are there better choices to incorporate as an other option maybe? Thanks for making this tutorial 🙂
You have the same question I do.
if you dont want to worry about hot caps, dont put the batteries in until its assembled
Is it possible to build a DAC with variable crossover using parts like this? Similar to what Parasound P6 preamp does. Thanks
Great! I will build this streamer. I have a dac in my system, but can you build a good dac without streamer to plug it into?
This is great video... loved it.... Please let me know, if i want to make astreamer but to output to my dac via USB connection - i need to swap HdmiPi Pro (17B) board for which one? thank you
as far as I know he does not make one USB is not a good way it is noisy and your Amp will reclock the signal so not much advantage use other inputs like a Coax
with this board github.com/iancanada/DocumentDownload/tree/master/TransportPi/TransportPiAES
How would you build a similar setup for USB only output into a premium DAC?
Cool Subbed
I want to build a multichannel EEG preamp (microvolts) and USB ADC.
Hello and good morning Gabster! Thanks for many interesting and informative videos. I use an RPI4 with usb against Danafrips Iris which is again connected to Denafrips pontus II via i2S. The RPI4 is powered by the Allo Shanti Dual Linear Power Supply. Do you think there is much to be gained by switching to this streamer and ditching the iris?
You have a good setup so not sure if you will hear big benefits maybe small improvements if cost is not a big issue you can try it you can use your shanti to power it
may be a stupid question, but anyway:
i dislike having consumables (ie batteries) inside. are they necessary with a good quality power supply?
Hello Gabi, what would happen if you mix 3.2v and 3.7v batteries as you did?
If you preferr USB anything I can build for that?
Nicely Done.You nailed it.
Easy step by step "Lago version" .
But it begs the question.
For around $700 how resolving of a system do you need to hear the audible difference between this DIY streamer & a Wiim mini for under $100 ?
Not using Roon but Tital-Qobuz or Amazon music ?
Thanks
Agree. And on the opposite side of the spectrum: having a resolving system, how does this compare to commercially available streamers in the same price range and above?
These two info can be enlightening for people who are willing to embrace the DIY path, so to understand if that’s really worth it.
It is a hobby guys. Only spend don't compare. I believe wiim is sufficient. Digital data after all. Connect it to a good dac. Here you go. If you want improvement you can buy a good power supply to power wiim and dac.
I like to see a version of this with a built-in DAC
Check out my 5 D11 videos
Hi Gabby- I am a degreed EE, but new to streamers and was hoping to learn about the technology. Although this video was well done and instructive for putting a "kit" together, it totally lacks any context, i.e. what do each of those boards do? Why batteries when you can use 110VAC? So many questions, how about teaching the basic building blocks of what this device is actually doing? Apologies if it is covered elsewhere, but this is your first video for me.
You can find a lot of info on the DIY Audio thread
I try to keep my videos short and simple
To help introduce diy to a large hesitant population.
www.diyaudio.com/community/threads/asynchronous-i2s-fifo-project-an-ultimate-weapon-to-fight-the-jitter.192465/
Also the pdf of each component on the GitHub link in the video has a lot of info
Hope that helps
This looks like an awesome build. Sadly my amp (Gato DIA-250S) doesn't have an HDMI input :(
Use this board instead
github.com/iancanada/DocumentDownload/tree/master/TransportPi/TransportPiAES
Where we can connect a ground cable? Thanks
Did you leave the streamer on 24/7? Thanks
Can this be used as a reclocker from a usb streamer?
can you do a bluetooth receiver and DAC next? I don’t stream but my jobs often request Bluetooth
Great video Gabster thanks ! Ideally what system would sit upstream from this providing storage? a NAS on the same network? Is it not advisable to use a USB attached drive directly to this device due to noise? Would love to hear a proposed simple stand alone model i.e. a system dedicated to only music files that is not too electronically "noisy." Cheers.
I use a roon core with a ssd drive inside it.
Ian has a new ddc board combined with amanero makes a nice no RPI system
This is tempting but I already own an Allo DigiOne signature with LPSU. Anyone had a chance to compare the two?
Edit: just your reply to a post with a similar question that pretty much answers mine.
Thanks!
Thank you again for your Generosity and support :)
Timestamps (check description for correct names)
0:51 Gabster D5 Streamer intro
3:22 parts
5:18 Pure Pi
5:51 Feet stand-offs
7:10 Pi (3B)
8:52 FifoPi Q7 (alternative: FifoPi MA version)
11:50 connect Power to FifoPi
14:00 HDMI Pro (I²S) board (alternative: Transport AES for optical, coaxial 16:00)
14:42 UFL cable -- masterclock Fifo to masterclock input on HDMI board
17:50 Monitor Pi
19:37 cover
21:42 power supply: ifi 5V
24:18 batteries 3.2V
24:50 software | SD card | Pi
Hope i got all those names & abbreviations correct
Via audiophonics I'm looking at around €540 for the lot -- that's with the cheaper MA board (+€126 for the FifoPi Q7) and the Coaxial board (which is €25 more expensive than the HDMI Pro)
Thanks I should hire you I will try to stamp my future videos
Try buying from Ian directly you will save a lot and get the latest versions. Simply fill the xls form in the GitHub link and email it to him
@@Gabster1thanks for the tip -- we have to pay ~20% sales tax here in the EU, but still probably cheaper direct
If I have a go at this little pi based streamer, I'm going to go with the model 4b, question : do I get the 4gb or 8gb version? Never done any diy stuff as yet but this video has gave me food for thought. Thanks for all the information and links Gabster it's great and much appreciated.
No value in going 8gb personally I prefer pi 3B
I want to try this, but how can I have USB output instead of AES or I2s?
Anyone know if it has to be a 2800mah battery or can it be any mah?
Will 3.5 Amp be ok for the pure pi?
Hi 👋, Gabster , Great territorial, how would you compare what you have built to a Eversolo A6 , Phil from the moulin France.
hard to tell I do not have a A6 but That is a cool one not sure if it sounds a good as it looks.
Hi, where to buy a mounting plate?
Very nice! 😎
Beautiful
The batteries last how long?
Good for a few years they recharge automatically
Very interesting video 👍 This is more in my ballpark, your big streamer is VERY IMPRESSIVE but overkill for me. Would need to build one with Optical/Coax, I am using USB today but could not find such a solution from Iancanada. Adding a screen for album artwork would be really cool. Iancanada is not on Roopie/RoopieXL compatibility guide but from your video it works?
I think Ian mention he also uses it
it works fine with Roopieee or / XL see the fifo Q7 Pdf document on the drivers to use
Hi Gabby! Thank you very much for your interesting videos! I love the idea to do DIY projects and your help is much appreciated. My question is about the use of the USB out to the RbPi 4B. I am interested in the FIFoPi Q7 to improve the clock. My guess is if that also improves the sound and clarity of the USB output. I use a DAC that has the usual inputs but not I2s over HDMI. As I am listening specially to DSD and the limit over coaxial is only to DSD64, I must use USB. Is there in any case a USB HAT to clean the USB signal? I can imagine a lot of people are in the same situation as I and I haven't found any clear answer to it! Thank you in advance for your answer!
Ian has a setup that use a amanero board and I suggest you look into that if you search the thread on Diy audio
www.diyaudio.com/community/threads/asynchronous-i2s-fifo-project-an-ultimate-weapon-to-fight-the-jitter.192465/page-505
You will get some ideas also check Ian’s GitHub for the available boards.
@@Gabster1 FYI - the thread at this link is fascinating from a historical perspective. I am on page 2/529 and you can see how the concepts/implementation are evolving as you go.
Hi Gabby. When your setting up Volumio, what do you DAC model did you put in? I have selected "yes" to I2S but under the DAC model dropdown nothing obvious from Ian Canada is listed? Many thanks
Check the Fifo Q7 Pdf manual on page 5 scroll down he talks about that
hope that helps
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Thank’s for this video. I’m interested in building hit. How this kit will compare, in term of sound quality with a Bluesound Node streamer?
Sounds a lot better specially with Dacs that do not reclock the signal
But the Bluesound has a very nice built in interface
whats total cost?
Hi, can this be connected directly to HDMI inputs on a commercial AV receiver?
Also, what configuration or other settings did you need to tweak to get this to work in your system?
Hdmi is a video input I2s looks the same but it is for Digital you need a DAC for that.
I am using Roon/Ropieee
Are you able to give more detail around difference in using an RPi 4 instead of a 3B please?
Check this article as it goes in depth Hope that helps :)
iiwireviews.com/raspberry-pi-4-vs-pi-3b-for-music-streaming/
Hi thank you for this video, I am wondering, where is the audio output? how can it be connected to the amplifier?
This is a Streamer to connect to a stand alone Dac to connect to à amplifier you would need to build a Dac so you swap the I2s Hdmi pro with a Dual mono Dac board and either transformers or Opa861 for audio Output
Hello! My Dac has I2S IN pins internally. The fifo board provides I2S as well so far I understand. I like to put the pi in the DAC enclosure.
Do I need the hdmi board?
If you have access to the Dac direct I2s
Bck WS and data pin you can get those from the UFL of the fifo pi
Hi Gabby, i watch your videos and I love it and I am planning to build my streamer for my DAC SMSL DO200 MK2, I am not sure if will work on my DAC .
It will work but your Dac may reclock with lower grade psu
I suggest you build a Dac like my D6 takes a couple more parts and you are there
@@Gabster1 Hi Gab, Thank you for your quick response and I will watch your video for D6 streamer so that I know how to make it. Once again thank you very much for your info.
Great video thank you. I went online to order the parts listed. I have a RPi4 already so it came 575++ EU. That’s AU$1000. Is that about right?
sounds about right if you want to go a step further get the UC conditioner 3.3v $67 it is worth the upgrade will be a new Video about it.
13:07 did you took out batteries to avoid short?
23:27 oh ok there is switch :)
Ok great video, how does this streamer compare to the Bluesound Node 2i?
Much better keep your dac in a None oversampling mode mode no dsp to avoid reclocking if possible.
Nosig in my display can someone tell me why...
Hi! Thanks for this amazing video! May I ask you what DAC are you feeding with this streamer? Another more technical question. I have a cheap, but very solid usb DAC (SMSL SU-1); I'm plannig to build this streamer using the other transpor board from Ian Canada for S/PDIF outputs; may I use an USB port on the raspberry pi to power up the dac or should I buy a second low noise power adapter for this purpose? Thanks.
I was using it for my Denafrips terminator but soon realized it was Reclocking the system without much benefits so prefer adding a Dac like the D6 or D11
The RPI power supply should be a good one
Ian’s pure Pi is Ideal with a Ifi
amzn.to/3Nhw5Sf
@@Gabster1 Thanks!!!
Hello, is this only a Streamer or Streamer and DAC?
@gabster1 - Gabster - Thanks for the informative video. Inspired by your video, I order the Ian Canada Flagship Steamer project (item 93D) which also came with ReceiverPi DDC. In your video you referenced everything expect the ReceiverPi DDC. Do you have any recommendations on how to install the ReceiverPi DDC?
I will be doing a video in the next couple weeks or so about it make sure you read the pdf files
Lots of important info there
Watch polarity of power supplies a mishap happens to the best of us also make sure the monitor pie lines up one pin off and it is fried
Have fun
Hmmm what to put that thing in? A sealed box would benefit this a lot. This will just vacuum a lot of dust on to it. Hmmm I’ll stick with my oppo Sonica dac, it’s a way better solution for my old ears. What’s the total cost on this build?