Best Setup to replace a MacMini Digital Source

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Hi All,

I am looking for suggestions on how to approach the replacement of a mac mini + Roon digital source. In addition, I am looking also for a DAC with volume control, and certain inputs as this DAC must convert a 1TB Aiff library stored on a HDD with USB standard connector (non-C), and must convert audio content arriving from a TosLink cable.

At first I thought Volumio Preciso matches my case, but that implies I have to continue using the mac mini and Roon as music server.

what are your suggestions?
ps I also have a Qobuz subscription license for music streaming.
pps not that I am tired of Roon. Actually I’m very happy with it and one of the lucky guys having a perpetual license of Roon since their startup. But I’m tired with the mac mini as a source as it’s always a computer with all mixups and glitches that come along with it

thanks in advance to all constructive contributors :slight_smile:
VS

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To get some clarity on your ask:

  • You can’t use Roon without a PC serving the data
  • The Primo Plus is build around the Precisio + Volumio
  • A DAC can’t convert AIFF stored on a HDD

Primo Plus:

  • So you can use the Primo Plus for your setup.
  • It acts as streamer and DAC.
  • It’s Roon certified
  • It has native Qobuz and Tidal integration.
  • You can connect an external HDD

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thank you.

so how do I solve the problem of the AIFF files? does the volumio DAC not support the .aiff format? what alternatives would I have?
and second question: do I interact with my music library with Roon or with the Volumio app?
(select album, import music, playback/pause etc)

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A DAC does nothing more then converting a digital stream to an analog signal.
Volumio (the OS/Application) takes care of you AIFF files, so that solves your “problem”

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The 2nd question, with regards to Roon I can’t answer, I am an Audrivana user.