While I think open source streamer is kewl idea, coming from software development business, I believe it's hell of the work to make everything work starting from scratch. I agree it would be the best to take one of the more popular distributions, and do some kind of UI/functional "make over" .
I recently moved from Volumio to Moode for two reasons: GUI simplicity and Graphic/Parametric equalizer.
Yes ,bugs... bugs everywhere! E.g. Spotify doesn't work in combination with graphic equalizer and apple dongle (USB out).
But, what I'm really missing from this Raspberry/DIY scene are nice boxes with nice (capacitive) screens
I'm not talking about generic AliExpress metallic boxes where you still need to do a lot of work buying components, screens, connectors, whatnot... Also not talking about cheap plastic/lego cases for official 7 inch raspberry screen.
E.G. few weeks ago, when new Gustard M16 streamer was mentioned (
https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...242bc-be07-49f2-844e-6ef78cb9bc62-jpeg.67152/), my first thought was: it would be cool if I could buy only box and screen and put raspberry in
I'm really surprised how come nobody offers nice, living room/family friendly, Raspberry plug&play box with touch screen for control... someone like
@March Audio, Nord, Apollon...
P.S. I own Flirc case, with Flirc IR control over Logitech harmony - and my wife still finds it complicated because "there are no buttons to press!", therefore my rant