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Allo Boss2 Review (Stereo Streamer)

Not sure what version of moode u are using but the OLED script has been an integrated component for quite a while now. Last time I tested it on a Boss 2 for the 9 series releases it worked perfectly.

Allo was really innovative producing some fantastic products. I suspect their business was destroyed due to economic and job losses resulting from the Pandemic. Allo's demise is bad for everyone because we end up with less competition and fewer choices.
It worked fine in 9.02, stopped working in 9.03. I've tried reinstalling Moode. It's not a big deal to me. The only thing I've ever used the display for is for seeing whether the Boss 2 is on. I've tried the controls and don't find them useful.
 
The integrated OLED script works perfectly on my end with release 9.0.3. No issues whatsoever.

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20240627 185139 worker: --
20240627 185139 worker: -- Special configs
20240627 185139 worker: --
20240627 185139 worker: Plexamp: not installed
20240627 185139 worker: RoonBridge: not installed
20240627 185139 worker: Allo Piano 2.1: not detected
20240627 185139 worker: Allo Boss 2: OLED started, OLED script ok
20240627 185139 worker: IQaudIO AMP*: not detected

20240627 185139 worker: --
20240627 185139 worker: -- Audio configuration
20240627 185139 worker: --
20240627 185139 worker: Audio device: 1:Allo Boss 2 DAC
20240627 185139 worker: ALSA card: has not been reassigned
20240627 185139 worker: MPD config: update not needed
20240627 185140 worker: ALSA output: I2S
20240627 185140 worker: ALSA mode: Default (plughw)
20240627 185140 worker: ALSA mixer Master
20240627 185140 worker: ALSA volume: 68% (-41.00dB)
20240627 185140 worker: ALSA maxvol: 100%
20240627 185140 worker: ALSA loopback: off
20240627 185140 worker: MPD mixer Hardware
20240627 185140 worker: Audio formats: S16_LE, S24_LE, S32_LE
20240627 185140 worker: CamillaDSP: off
20240627 185140 worker: CDSP volume: 0dB
20240627 185140 worker: CDSP volrange: 60dB
 
I have my Boss 2 running on v9 and everything works fine including the display.

I have a series of different Roon endpoints, including RPIs running RoPieee and a Matrix Audio Mini 3. Despite the driver issue (which was a hassle but didn't really affect my use of the box) the Boss 2 has been a great device. Sad to see Allo go.
 
The integrated OLED script works perfectly on my end with release 9.0.3. No issues whatsoever.

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20240627 185139 worker: --
20240627 185139 worker: -- Special configs
20240627 185139 worker: --
20240627 185139 worker: Plexamp: not installed
20240627 185139 worker: RoonBridge: not installed
20240627 185139 worker: Allo Piano 2.1: not detected
20240627 185139 worker: Allo Boss 2: OLED started, OLED script ok
20240627 185139 worker: IQaudIO AMP*: not detected

20240627 185139 worker: --
20240627 185139 worker: -- Audio configuration
20240627 185139 worker: --
20240627 185139 worker: Audio device: 1:Allo Boss 2 DAC
20240627 185139 worker: ALSA card: has not been reassigned
20240627 185139 worker: MPD config: update not needed
20240627 185140 worker: ALSA output: I2S
20240627 185140 worker: ALSA mode: Default (plughw)
20240627 185140 worker: ALSA mixer Master
20240627 185140 worker: ALSA volume: 68% (-41.00dB)
20240627 185140 worker: ALSA maxvol: 100%
20240627 185140 worker: ALSA loopback: off
20240627 185140 worker: MPD mixer Hardware
20240627 185140 worker: Audio formats: S16_LE, S24_LE, S32_LE
20240627 185140 worker: CamillaDSP: off
20240627 185140 worker: CDSP volume: 0dB
20240627 185140 worker: CDSP volrange: 60dB
Interesting. I'll try another fresh install.
 
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