Bourneendboy
pfm Member
I much prefer moOde over Volumio. LMS / Picoreplayer is great too, but harder to set up.
I'm currently using Volumio, are there any advantages/benefits with Moode or is it just personal preference?
I much prefer moOde over Volumio. LMS / Picoreplayer is great too, but harder to set up.
If it's stable for you then I think they're about even. I tried Volumio on several RPis (always 3B+) and always had problems with restarting it. Even with proper shutdowns (e.g. via the Volumio menu) I would often have a problem where it wouldn't boot the next time I powered it on. I'd end up having to re-flash the SD and start from scratch rebuilding the library. moOde has been more rock solid WRT to power cycling, even unexpected shutdowns (the power would go out in my neighborhood in Valencia for a minute or two a few times a year).I'm currently using Volumio, are there any advantages/benefits with Moode or is it just personal preference?
If it's stable for you then I think they're about even. I tried Volumio on several RPis (always 3B+) and always had problems with restarting it. Even with proper shutdowns (e.g. via the Volumio menu) I would often have a problem where it wouldn't boot the next time I powered it on. I'd end up having to re-flash the SD and start from scratch rebuilding the library. moOde has been more rock solid WRT to power cycling, even unexpected shutdowns (the power would go out in my neighborhood in Valencia for a minute or two a few times a year).
The thing I like most about Volumio over moOde is the volume control is visible in most views. On moOde you need to click the speaker icon and then use a pop up setting to control volume.
Don’t buy an integrated streamer/amp. Buy a good quality integrated amp that will last a long time. Then buy a tiny streamer to hide behind it or in a cabinet if you want the uncluttered look. Replace it as necessary in the coming years without having to dump the amp.
Hello Fellow PFMers,
Hope you are doing fine in these delicate times. The announcement of Spotify HiFI made me wonder if the current Spotify Connect will support HiFi? or it needs upgrades ? Anyone here can help ? There are so many streamers which have the current implementation for spotify connect, I dont think all are being updated/maintained by the OEMs.
Thank you all for your active inputs, it seems I need to do some research in the PiFi streamer realm, all your responses give a good headstart.
Hegel H390 with a cheap streamer PiFi streamer looks like a good option as of now..
Just a heads up on the H390. I've now heard that in two settings; on each occasion there was a distinct transformer mechanical hum. Apparently this has been quite widely reported. It sounds like there's more to it than DC on mains type issues. Worth checking out though.
I went for the 3400 over several other “super integrated” if you can I’d suggest you get a home loan/demo, as an all round package it is excellent. The Room Perfect and Voicings work extremely well, nice remote, control App, decent Web Management interface and one of the nicest volume controls I’ve used.Thanks @simon g yes that is indeed one big worrying factor that I am looking into. I am in touch with Anders @ Hegel regarding this. I am not sure if there is a way to check the DC issue before actually buying it.
Do you have some recommendations of similar caliber that should be considered ?? I have heard good things about lyngdorf tdai-3400
I thought they may undercut. Think they’ve been biding their time.Yesterday (Friday) I completed a short survey for Spotify. Opinions were sought about four different accounts
Options for a single premium account featured the words, HiFI and £10.99
ronnie
You make a good point..I’m not too concerned with Sonos and their ability to support changes to Spotify. Sonos users likely account for a large percentage of Spotify subscribers.
Just a heads up on the H390. I've now heard that in two settings; on each occasion there was a distinct transformer mechanical hum. Apparently this has been quite widely reported. It sounds like there's more to it than DC on mains type issues. Worth checking out though.