hqplayer

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Current installation will be using Fedora as Ubuntu is getting more resources-hogging, and Fedora is less prone to errors in installation. HQP will be using Embedded instead of Desktop as it will be easier to configure through browser than using NoMachine (which will still be installed).

• Great option of choice for HQPlayer use.
• Easily upsamples to DSD512 with selected filter/modulators and more options at DSD256.
• Easily upsamples to PCM1536 with almost all filters for PCM output.
• Can be installed with both Roon Server and HQPlayer Embedded, everything in just one portable unit. OS is Fedora KDE Plasma.
• Search for and configure Roon using Roon Remote apps in Android or iOS
• No display monitor connection is needed. Dummy HDMI plug is provided so it can be connected wirelessly with NoMachine in Android/iOS/Windows/Mac
• Can be switched off by just pressing the power button and wait for 30 seconds
• Fanless – zero noise, clean audio signal
• Portable – bring it and place it within your hifi components, no worries of long cables connecting a desktop pc to a hifi system
• Mini – sleek and small footprint, even better than laptop
• Fedora KDE Plasma OS is light and no maintenance worry as critical updates are installed automatically.
• Less resources hogging than a Windows system so majority of RAM and storage are purely for audio playback.
• Higher price/performance over bulky/expensive desktop for running of HQPlayer especially DSD256-512 is ample for you and DAC need.
• Improve the sound even further with LPS-fed power.
• Every unit from QA is reapplied with Japanese overclocking-grade thermal paste, to keep the average running temperature lower than over 10c compared to using the stock thermal paste.
• Additional rubber feet beneath the unit allowed the airflow beneath the unit to massively improve, contributing to another means of better temperature control.
• Only use high-quality and tested components, Crucial/Micron/Hynix for memory sticks and Crucial/WD (or equivalent) for M2 NVME storage. Stability is definitely higher.
• Mini PC has no warranty due to the inherent nature of upgradeability done possible by users themselves. But we will always be doing our best to support any technical questions or clarifications.
• Lead time 9-11 days for assembly, installation and test before shipping/collection