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Music Server vs PC confused

Hello hope all are well. 

Current System:
usb hard drive into mini pc (foobar2000) into usb isolation device into Chord Qutest DAC
DAC is into Primaluna evo-300 integrated tube amp into Goldenear Triton 1R   most cables synergistic research

Main Question:
Is a music server/player really worth the cost over a PC?   It seems these devices cost almost same as my amp for what still seems to be a pc sort of device with better power supplies?   

If the answer is yes, please give your valued opinion on why.  Also, what would be a non break the bank device?  I don't need a ripper or a dac in it, or internal storage.  

Thanks Much!!



mlapenta
gwestra
2 posts
 
Is the oppo 105 d in this category of stand alone music servers? I have some catching up to do. 

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thieliste
813 posts
 
Hi guys, would like to know which would be the best solution for Qobuz streaming between a dedicated fanless NUC with linear PSU and Roon core onboard or a Lumin U1 or even a Melco ?
I will be using a $32k DAC.
melm
1,057 posts
 
@gwestra

The Oppo can be used as a renderer, My JRiver running on a laptop recognizes it as a DNLA player. I would suppose that foobar would as well.  I have used the spdif output.  Of course, as usual, spdif won't pass .dsf files.
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