Holo Audio Red Streamer

[Patu]

With the HQPlayer OS (HQPlayer embedded) is it possible to run convolution filter and upsampling on the Red and be visible as Roon endpoint - so using Roon as frontend?

You can run convolution filters in HQPlayer but they’re not running in Red. They’re running on the machine where you run your HQP server.

 

[szaki]

A quick updated for those interested, the 2022.12.28 Red OS image mentioned earlier in this thread will load on my 2401 Red and Roon functionality is there.



update to 2023.03.10 = Roon yes
update to 2023.03.27 = Roon yes
update to 2023.04.15 = Roon yes
...most have followed this thread longer than I have, so you know when the cut off happens.

Ropieee 2024.1.1 for the Raspberry Pi 4 and Compute Module 4 also installs and Roon functionality is there as expected.

According to Wildism Audio HK's Facebook post, they are waiting for some Roon ready certificate to make it available again.
https://www.facebook.com/wildismaudiohk/posts/803144395159399

 

[gk2013]

Nothing in terms of hardware, according to Wildism Audio. However, I've tried the new image on my RED and although it does boot up, it doesn't work. I wonder why.

Seems like Wildism is not right. If there was no hardware change all images should run on all Red's.

 

[markush8]

The post was from Dezember - hopefully we will see any progress soon

 

[tomita]

There must be a hardware difference. Otherwise, I don't see why 1) they would get certification from roon based on serial numbers; and 2) the devices would act differently with each software versions. I've asked Jos @ Magna, but the reply was not very helpful. I guess we'll have to wait until roon certification process is complete and then we will know for sure.

 

[jcn3]

Remember that Roon can play to endpoints running Squeezelite - it's a good solution for the Red for now. Many think that Squeezelite sound better than Roon Bridge.

 

[gk2013]

Remember that Roon can play to endpoints running Squeezelite - it's a good solution for the Red for now. Many think that Squeezelite sound better than Roon Bridge.

Nice, I didn’t think of this option!
You can also download Ropieee, or if you want something better use Gentoo Player!

 

[jconde]

Nice, I didn’t think of this option!
You can also download Ropieee, or if you want something better use Gentoo Player!

Please. Can you say a little more about Gentoo. I have used Ropiee before but never heard of Gentoo. What makes it better?

 

[markush8]

Isn’t it possible to use Roon with

Os Release

2023.09.10

 

[fitman33]

just want to know Red DDC i2s whether it can support dsd1024 now?
Manual menton that i2s can support dsd512 only

 

[markush8]

What would be the easiest way to make it work with Roon ?

 

[jconde]

What would be the easiest way to make it work with Roon ?

I just installed Ropiee and everything works fine

 

[markush8]

I just installed Ropiee and everything works fine

How difficult is it to setup and optimize settings for audio quality? Is there a recommended guide?

 

[jconde]

How difficult is it to setup and optimize settings for audio quality? Is there a recommended guide?

go to the the ropiee website. Download the binaries. They have a manual. Download Balena Etcher and use it to install the files to a 16gb or greater SD card. Plug it into the back of the Holo Red and Presto! If you are trying to use Roon; this is the easiest way to go.

 

[jcn3]

What would be the easiest way to make it work with Roon ?

you can set the red to use squeezelite and enable squeezebox support in roon.