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My next audio system upgrade is going to be “better” streaming targets (raspbery pi, or bluesound node 2i, or something like that).

Well… that got answered: raspberry pi!

< $100 Network Streamer / Roon Endpoint: Raspberry Pi 4 (RP4) vs. Chromecast Audio (CCA)

TL;DR: The Raspberry Pi 4 (RP4) is almost as easy to setup and use as a Chromecast Audio (CCA), but the audio performance is far superior. If you have a CCA on hand, try it as a network streamer (via optical output). You’ll be surprised how much you get from such a simple and easy to use setup. If you don’t have a CCA, or want to step up to a higher quality “entry level” streamer, then go for the RP4. You won’t be disappointed! Setup and background: My goal here is to make a very basic, …