09-21-2021, 02:21 AM
I believe I have exhausted all means to get RPi4B to work with Spotify via USB. Instead of turning the RPi4 into an expensive paper weight, I thought I shall invest in an audio HAT to resurrect this project.
My dilemma now is should I get an audio HAT with digital outputs to connect to the optical port on my PSB Alpha AM3 speakers (via optical splitter since the speaker has only 1 optical port) or should I get one with analog outputs to connect to the 3.5mm aux port in the speaker?
The PSB speaker from what I read is a powered speaker that have a single amplifier for each channel, and passive crossovers that come after the amplifier in the signal path and built-in DSP - all analog input signals are first digitized.
Given the setup of the speaker, is there a audible difference if the source is analog or digital and why? Your comments and suggestions are most appreciated.
My dilemma now is should I get an audio HAT with digital outputs to connect to the optical port on my PSB Alpha AM3 speakers (via optical splitter since the speaker has only 1 optical port) or should I get one with analog outputs to connect to the 3.5mm aux port in the speaker?
The PSB speaker from what I read is a powered speaker that have a single amplifier for each channel, and passive crossovers that come after the amplifier in the signal path and built-in DSP - all analog input signals are first digitized.
Given the setup of the speaker, is there a audible difference if the source is analog or digital and why? Your comments and suggestions are most appreciated.
