Kia ora from New Zealand

[sultanoswing]

Having picked up some new second-hand speakers last week (Theophany M4's), I spent the weekend listening to my collection of music, then realised the FM broadcast method I've been using just wasn't up to the quality, thanks to a high noise floor & background hum I've never been quite able to eliminate.

So I started looking around for a way to network stream from my True NAS storage, since there's so much new fangled technology around these days. And since I had an unused Pi 3B in the drawer, moOde seemed to fit the bill perfectly in terms of cost, flexibility and being open source. In particular, the option to connect Bluetooth devices (so my daughter can play her music) without a subscription is much appreciated. I also didn't want to buy a proprietary box (e.g. Advance Paris WTX-StreamTubes) and be reliant on a commercial app which may or not work in a few years time.

Am loving the software so far, after a couple of learning points (forgot to set SSH in the Pi Imager first time). Music sounds great - much better than FM!. My collection is mostly EAC-ripped CD's, using the now retired "Ubernet" standard.

I'm running the audio through the Pi's 3.5mm jack now, into a Naim NAIT 2, out to the Theophany's. I've just ordered an SMSL C200 to complete the package.

Finally, thanks to Tim (and team) for a great project & the personal welcome.

ps I tried to donate, but can't from my country.

[Tim Curtis]

When you say donation is not working from your country (New Zealand) what exactly are you seeing in the Browser?

[Nutul]

I'm running the audio through the Pi's 3.5mm jack now, into a Naim NAIT 2, out to the Theophany's. I've just ordered an SMSL C200 to complete the package.

Hi,

the C200 is a very well made DAC, you'll notice a huge improvement switching to it from the Pi audio jack; and then the Naim is an icon for what I know :-)
Though... isn't it that for the inputs, except the phono stage, you need some sort of RCA-DIN adapters? Not that it is a problem making them by hand, but a little unusual (actually, not that much, considering it's Brit...).

[sultanoswing]

When you say donation is not working from your country (New Zealand) what exactly are you seeing in the Browser?

Using Brave browser, when I click on the yellow "Donate" button, a PayPal window pops up for Moodeaudio. So far so good. I enter a (modest) donation amount and click "Next". A PayPal login window opens. Enter details to login to PayPal....then the following is displayed:

"Donations to this recipient aren't supported in this country
Return to Moode Audio".

EDIT: Screenshot:

I'm running the audio through the Pi's 3.5mm jack now, into a Naim NAIT 2, out to the Theophany's. I've just ordered an SMSL C200 to complete the package.

Though... isn't it that for the inputs, except the phono stage, you need some sort of RCA-DIN adapters?

The NAIT 2 is small but lovely. I've had it since the early 90's when I was a student. Yes, it uses 5-pin DIN plug inputs

I'm hoping / presuming the USB DAC solves the very occasional audio error where it suddenly drops to a loud hum, solved only by unplugging & replugging the 3.5mm cable.