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    Pi2 Design Idiot-Proof Ready-To-Go RPi/AES Streamer

    I am using Allo Shanti as the linear power supply for my PI2AES. But please note it requires a bit DIY work to make the second 5V input (as...
    Post by: Marius Bikelis, Jan 17, 2023 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Pi2 Design Idiot-Proof Ready-To-Go RPi/AES Streamer

    I have a Mercury with M.2 drive and I'm using Moode s/w. I can add files to it via Network. You can access it via File Explorer typing...
    Post by: Marius Bikelis, Sep 19, 2022 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Pi2 Design Idiot-Proof Ready-To-Go RPi/AES Streamer

    Recent update: I have added the low profile heatsink on the CM4 module in the Mercury. Not sure if I've done it correctly because I just added it...
    Post by: Marius Bikelis, Apr 15, 2022 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Pi2 Design Idiot-Proof Ready-To-Go RPi/AES Streamer

    Just a quick update on the Mercury testing progress: - Connected 12V linear power supply. I have ordered this one:...
    Post by: Marius Bikelis, Apr 14, 2022 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Pi2 Design Idiot-Proof Ready-To-Go RPi/AES Streamer

    Yes, I was able to connect to 5 GHz WiFi network (my router was showing it is connected to 5 GHz, not 2.4 GHz). I was using moode software if I...
    Post by: Marius Bikelis, Apr 5, 2022 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Pi2 Design Idiot-Proof Ready-To-Go RPi/AES Streamer

    I am experimenting further with the software and mounting of the internal SSD of Mercury. This time I was able add internal SSD drive to the...
    Post by: Marius Bikelis, Apr 3, 2022 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Pi2 Design Idiot-Proof Ready-To-Go RPi/AES Streamer

    It worked for me, the SSD disk is now visible in Volumio, I am able to play music files from it. You also need to add an entry to /etc/fstab to be...
    Post by: Marius Bikelis, Apr 2, 2022 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Pi2 Design Idiot-Proof Ready-To-Go RPi/AES Streamer

    I have created partition and mounted it manually via ssh/cli but not in Volumio. When it is done i.e. piCorePlayer allows to mount it via web...
    Post by: Marius Bikelis, Apr 1, 2022 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Pi2 Design Idiot-Proof Ready-To-Go RPi/AES Streamer

    Please let me know if it is possible. Currently I see that Volumio allows to access files from internal SD card, USB drive or a remote NAS drive.
    Post by: Marius Bikelis, Apr 1, 2022 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Pi2 Design Idiot-Proof Ready-To-Go RPi/AES Streamer

    A short summary of the Mercury Beta testing: - I2S output pinout is sorted, sound level is ok, I am using the following pinout configuration on my...
    Post by: Marius Bikelis, Apr 1, 2022 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Pi2 Design Idiot-Proof Ready-To-Go RPi/AES Streamer

    In the manual of Mercury, on the Page 20 the following I2S pinout is described: P1 (-), P3 (+), P4 (+), P6 (-), P7 (-), P9 (+). When I select...
    Post by: Marius Bikelis, Mar 30, 2022 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Pi2 Design Idiot-Proof Ready-To-Go RPi/AES Streamer

    Later this week or next week I will give the Mercury streamer to my colleague to test with another DAC which has also I2S. PS just changed I2S...
    Post by: Marius Bikelis, Mar 30, 2022 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Pi2 Design Idiot-Proof Ready-To-Go RPi/AES Streamer

    I have added SSD disk to the Mercury. Installed piCorePlayer, enabled Samba share so now this disk is accessible from Windows machines on the...
    Post by: Marius Bikelis, Mar 30, 2022 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Pi2 Design Idiot-Proof Ready-To-Go RPi/AES Streamer

    No, with PI2AES I2S the volume is at the same level as i.e. AES. I just checked the I2S pinout configuration I am using on the DAC for Mercury:...
    Post by: Marius Bikelis, Mar 30, 2022 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Pi2 Design Idiot-Proof Ready-To-Go RPi/AES Streamer

    Yes, I know that the I2S pinout is different and I am changing the pinout configuration on the DAC when I'm swapping PI2AES and Mercury. I will...
    Post by: Marius Bikelis, Mar 29, 2022 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers