Best endpoint OS

Audio Gear Talk Raspberry Pi
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I am using ROON (on a dedicated MacMini). I have an endpoint consisting of an RPI4 with a DigiOne Signature HAT. Until now I have used RoPieee as an endpoint which worked fine.

However, there seem to be other flavours around (I’ve seen DietPi, Audiolinux, Snakeoil) and I am wondering if there are any recommendations from experience here.

I will only ever use ROON, no need for other protocols or extra’s. Main interest is SQ and I don’t mind paying something to support a talented developer. I also do not have a problem will a little command line tinkering.

Thanks a lot for your thoughts!

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I have a similar setup consisting of a MacBook Pro feeding a Raspberry Pi 5 with a Digi2 Pro HAT. The Raspberry Pi runs GentooPlayer, with mpd/umpdcli active. GentooPlayer is most stable, in contrast to AudioLinux that is, in my hands at least, less stable. I was wondering if HQPlayer Embedded might bring something to the table. I haven‘t tried, but is easily doable via GentooPlayer.

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Similar setup to my main rig, which has an RPi 3B and Allo DigiONE. I use Ropieee for convenience and reliability. The OS should have zero impact on audio, so don’t be too concerned about transport OS.

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You just need an OS supporting the HAT. No need to change from RoPieee IMO.

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Go with what others have mentioned here, RoPieee is simple and robust

You get regular updates and @spockfish is the best :sign_of_the_horns:

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Thanks a lot!
General consensus is that it does not seem to matter for sound quality, only for ease of use. Since I am familiar with RoPieee I will probably stick to that.
Thanks again!

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