Hey Guys, I realize this doesn't have a ton to do with science and much more with experience, but you seem like a pretty knowledgeable bunch. I would really like to have the ability to change source and volume of my stereo through my phone. My sources are digital: a RasPi w/Moode (USB), a TV (optical), and a PS5 (which my roommate swears sounds better connect through SPDIF than through the TV). I currently have an SMSL DO100 on loan, it sounds as expected, but lacks the ability to control it beyond IR.
This component:
- Acts as a digital preamp/DAC: Can switch sources, controls volume, outputs directly to NCore NC252MP amp.
- Controllable from phone (somehow).
- Balanced output is ideal, not that I probably need the full power, but unbalanced will not allow me to get to full power (NCore need ~2.35V to max).
- Bonus if its ~8"/200mm wide
- Double bonus if it has extra functions like EQ or room correction.
List of preference:
This component:
- Acts as a digital preamp/DAC: Can switch sources, controls volume, outputs directly to NCore NC252MP amp.
- Controllable from phone (somehow).
- Balanced output is ideal, not that I probably need the full power, but unbalanced will not allow me to get to full power (NCore need ~2.35V to max).
- Bonus if its ~8"/200mm wide
- Double bonus if it has extra functions like EQ or room correction.
List of preference:
- It has a network adapter and has native ability to control from my phone.
- Controllable through USB, then having something like a RasPi expose somehow, maybe Home Assistant
- [maybe there is something here]
- Use a network connected IR blaster to send controls to the DAC. Least ideal, no feedback of status/vol level/source.
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