Building a streamer amp

DIY Products&Projects
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Hi, I’m in a process of building a new audio amplifier just for streaming music. All components are bought, except the streaming device. I’m currently thinking the up2stream mini will be a great solution, and just trying to read a lot about other projects like this. (not much out there)
Some questions I still haven’t decided on are:
1: Do I need a preamp, to get great volum control and proper line level out?
2: How much better sound will i get with the DAC ext. board.

Appreciate all help.

Petter

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Hi Petter,
Either the mini or the Pro board would do the job, in answer to your questions;

  1. No additional pre-amp is needed, the output from either board is sufficient.
  2. Not essential, but highly recommended to add a DAC board
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Thanks, I think i just have to try. Do you know about the remote control, does it need the IR ext. board?

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If the IR receiver diode isn’t in line of site of the remote, then yes.

5

Thanks :+1: