My economy streamer recommendation

[Johnny_Ooooops (Listener in Chief)]

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Also, how much Linux will one need to know for the install?

Read this thread and see if you’re up to it. This project is more involved than the Ropieee for instance, or the RooExtend - especially if you get one with a locked bios. But it took me 15 minutes, and I’m not exactly talented.

Dell Wyse 3040 Thinclient for Roon Bridge

If you are after a simple and cheap device to use as a Roon Bridge the this is a winner IMHO. Dell Wyse 3040 Thinclient. They are abundant on eBay and going for cheap (Bulk clearance sales especially - make sure you get one with WIFI) (I picked up the 3040 for AUD$55 delivered) Seeing as Pi’s are rare at the moment and really expensive they make a good option. It is not going to replace Ropieee with its multitude of functions and it is going to rely on a USB DAC for output. I use this with…