Is the Raspberry Pi with Allo DigiOne the Ideal SPDIF transport?


I am convinced the ideal endpoint for a home LAN Music Network is the Raspberry Pi with the Allo DigiOne SPDIF Transport, powered by the iFi Audio iPower 5v PSU.

By eliminating runs of USB cable between components, you eliminated USB Noise.  
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From my research and experience, it is a huge bargain!  I recently switched from a MacBook Pro running Audirvana to the Allo DigiOne SPDIF output (No upgraded PS, the jury still seems to be out on the benefits of it).

I've only got about 100 hours on it so far but I won't be going back to a PC based system. 

The only issue I have is in order to run Tidal, you have to run another program on your phone such as BubbleUpnp.  But then you can't add or remove songs on your playlist, start a radio station etc. Unless I'm missing something here which is very possible as I'm not the most computer tech saavy.