You can always let the end point device do the decoding with Plex. So use the Pi then as storage device. This might work. I have seen people with crazy old hardware run plex, and then config Plex so decoding/encoding is at end point, like the shield.
Same here went for Jamo s803 at Vaughan and walked out with FR100 for my desktop setup, and now all rooms need to have Bentley. The FS150 as my main stereo speakers are so nice, people always ask how many subs you have.
@seanjammy i do not think it can render it, but do believe and i might be wrong if your DAC is full MQA it can play it in MQA format. But might be wrong here.
Music_Lover i am not sure what khz is but got light to White which means over 48khz. The playlist Nikkel shared took it into white. Looks like most modern songs that i listen to is 44.1/48khz even thought it MQA and Zen One gives blue light for MQA studio.
Nikkel with a few i tested there, the Khz light does go White which means it over 48Khz. Volumio not showing it that why, but DAC does. Like you said then all about the music then, and in what MQA it was done.
The format according to light is all MQA Studio. So guess it is working as intended...
Hi on your PC Nikkel have you seen higher than 48Khz on a master track in Tidal.
Just trying to figure out if there is a Pi setting, or volumio that i might miss, or i am just thinking up a problem.
Tidal does change between HiFi and Master depending on the song.
Hi All
I have a question, might be a stupid one.
With regards to a Rasberry Pi 4 with Volumio + iFi Zen One Signature.
The light on the iFi sign shows correct color for MQA, but the Hz one stays at 48hz light. Volumio also showing 24 Bit 48Hz.
Is that the the MQA sample and bitrate? How...
SMSL prob easiet to bring in from Amazon, or unless you have aramex global shopper you can buy from anywhere. I also have Zen Dac, and the Zen one is better to my ears, and also compared to my previous SMSL. But love SMSL products
Hi IanR based on reviews the SMSL Su-9 DAC should be amazing, rated at one of the best at price point. Also have a look at iFi Zen One or Signature V2.
XL1000 thank you so much. I am loving it so far, have Zen Dac for desktop setup with Headies. Now this with main system. The balanced to MF m6i is a dream so far.