DIY Streamer: In search of one ultimate streamer...

2. ReceiverPi DDC without any USB board

3. ReceiverPi DDC with USB board installed

4. FifoPi Q7 mk1(left) vs FifoPi Q7 mkII(right) . Notice the upgraded clocks on the new Q7 mkII board


5. The boards after the clock switch


6. The final assembled boards with new Q7 mkII and direct USB connection

 

I'm also realizing the power and flexibility of this as a platform where I can make tweaks and change the DDC according to my needs. Its pretty amazing from a builder's perspective.

Here is a sneak peek into the ESS Dac i'm hoping to build (attached).

 

I'll be keeping an eye on this thread. I have also built a streamer based on Ian Canada boards and quite like it. I had asked about upgrades in my chain and was kindly pointed to focusing on my source, so I decided to look into streamers.

Since I'm all in on Plex I needed Plexamp support and there didn't seem to be too many streamers supporting Plexamp in my price range so I opted for a DIY option. For those that just want to dip their toes into the Ian Canada stuff, he has a couple boards available you can attach to a RPi4. That's what I did for about $160 USD, then added some Accusilicon clocks. I'm really enjoying this over the Chromecast setup I had before. LOL.

The boards I purchased for the RPi4 are UcPi and TransportPi Digi, and I installed Ropieee on the Pi to support Plexamp. I really enjoyed putting this together and currently have a custom case coming in to house it.

@neo_the_one looking forward to see where you go with this. My next streamer I'm hoping will be the 'end game' streamer and I'll probably consider going the DIY route again.

 

Not gonna lie, i love the looks of it. Have no idea what's going on with it though.