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Old 11-16-2014, 11:59 PM
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I am interested in finding a media server to pass digital music via USB to my ARC DAC (CD9/DAC). To use the ARC USB DAC you need to use USB drivers for a Windows or Mac that ARC provides on a disc. Now many turn-key media servers are based on a Linux platform (e.g., Aurender) which as a result are incompatible with an ARC USB DAC. Has anyone found a nice turn key media server they are using with an ARC USB DAC?
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Old 11-17-2014, 01:18 AM
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Good timely question. I'm interested in a cd9 but planned on using a Linux based server. I wouldn't have known about this incompatibility. I'm interested in the replies. Pete
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Why not a purpose built Win 7 PC? If you already have your library or want to keep ripping media, it seems to be the solution. Can be as simple or as complex as you want it.
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Old 11-17-2014, 10:56 AM
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The new CAPS v4 server is just around the corner:

Computer Audiophile - Computer Audiophile Pocket Server C.A.P.S. v4 Introduction

As with previous CAPS designs, you will probably be able to get one ready built from Small Green Computer.
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Old 11-17-2014, 11:27 AM
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CAPS server or a Mac mini work well.
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Old 11-17-2014, 09:31 PM
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+1 on Mac Mini, works very well with Dac8
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Old 11-17-2014, 10:45 PM
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I am interested in finding a media server to pass digital music via USB to my ARC DAC (CD9/DAC). To use the ARC USB DAC you need to use USB drivers for a Windows or Mac that ARC provides on a disc. Now many turn-key media servers are based on a Linux platform (e.g., Aurender) which as a result are incompatible with an ARC USB DAC. Has anyone found a nice turn key media server they are using with an ARC USB DAC?
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Aria ( Features aria music server ) can accept ASIO drivers.
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Old 11-18-2014, 12:18 PM
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The Aria unit is pretty pricey. I have never heard it so I can't compare it to anything else. For $1000 you can build a pretty high-end Music PC.
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The Aria unit is pretty pricey. I have never heard it so I can't compare it to anything else. For $1000 you can build a pretty high-end Music PC.
I certainly do agree with you but the impression I got from the OP is that he wants a completely packaged system/software in a box.
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Hmmm...Expected to see -E- on this thread. I'm still interested in going with the Silenzio.
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