gabrielo
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[size=10.0pt]I'm in the process of designing my music-pc which I would like to be small, quiet and decent looking.[/size]
I plan to load all my music in FLAC format and connect over USB to my new Zodiac+ DAC.
I don't want to have another server running so that rules out all streaming products like APPLE-TV and Squeeze Box.
[size=10.0pt]First option I considered was Mac Mini, but it was ruled out as it must be black to fit the rest of my rig.[/size]
[size=10.0pt]Second option was to build a custom PC around atom chip which I’m still considering.[/size]
[size=10.0pt]I had a discussion with a friend and he suggested using WD-TV-LIVE-HUB [/size]http://www.wdc.com/en/products/products.aspx?id=570
[size=10.0pt]Spec includes 500MHz CPU, 256MB of DRAM, 1TB HDD (2.5 inch) and 2GB of Flash memory (for OS and APPS) .[/size]
[size=10.0pt]Connectivity includes one GigE, two USB2.0, one digital-out and one HDMI 1.4.[/size]
[size=10.0pt]There is even a programmable remote which can be replaced by any universal remote.[/size]
Total power consumption is about 10-12W.
[size=10.0pt]It comes in a small and inoffensive case for the grand sum of $200.[/size]
[size=10.0pt]In theory this is a perfect miniature PC for a price made possible through the miracle of mass production.[/size]
[size=10.0pt]There is a hacked FW done by http://b-rad.cc/wdlxtv/ which runs Linux on that box so should be possible to load some minimal version of Linux with Foobar and stream music to any DAC (USB or S/PDIF).[/size]
[size=10.0pt]There is another version called “[/size]WD TV Live” for $100 less which is essentially the same product without the internal 1TB HDD and which is 100% passively cooled (The TV-LIVE-Hub has one fan)
[size=10.0pt]Has anyone tried this at home or that I’m the first one coming with this idea?[/size]
Your thought are highly welcome
Thx
/gabriel