Thank you very much @Darmur. The SMSL N100 has now become the most powerful streaming player in my mind. Top-notch sound quality is its basic feature, supporting ROON bridge and LMS (the greatest streaming playback software) bridge. It has built-in Tidal Connect and Spotify Connect. It supports lossless system replacement, can support DietPi (and other various LINUX), install NAA bridge and other multiple music playback software. USB WIFI is supported on DietPi, and the 8192CU chip has been tested.
In China, it can be purchased for just $275, but even SMSL themselves have not fully recognized the powerful potential of this machine, and the promotion efforts are very limited. This product bridges the gap between factory-made machines and DIY enthusiasts, with a powerful system and high-quality multiple digital outputs. With good marketing, this machine could become very popular. Unfortunately, a year has passed and sales are estimated to be average.
Looks like someone in China who has good connections to SMSL should make them aware of the potential and of the wish of the community to have an upgrade to Volumio 4. SMSL don’t seem to respond to requests from ROW, so some local pinging might help.
The NEO3 is from the same family as the NEO4 that was used by T+A in the 3100 HV, so the streaming device seems ok.
@jh_w - @jacobacci
For $275, you can build and assemble a network player or streamer yourself.
Furthermore, if something goes wrong, you can easily replace individual components or upgrade them yourself.
That’s my opinion.
But not with the looks of the SMSL N100 
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