Noob question: How do I install SnakeoilOS on RPI?

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My investment in RPis for audio runs to a 4 running LMS as my server and four 3s (soon to be five), each with different HATs (I2S/SPDIF, DAC, DAC/Amp). I'm unlikely to change that lot!

EDIT: Oh, and a spare 4 that I'm using to experiment with SnakeoilOS before it goes into production here.

So, can you be convinced to switch to an Intel NUC if it sounds better than a Pi? 😛 😀

I assume you are using good linear power supplies?

I'd rather not if I can help it, but I never say never!

In fact, I'm having a custom linear PSU built at the moment to power both sides of my RPi/Allo Digione Signature and my DAC. The LPSU that's currently powering the clean side of the Digione Sig is destined for the server. So, yes! 

I'll post about my systems once I get SnakeoilOS running and stable enough to replace piCorePlayer and Max2Play.

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Is the RPi 3 not ideal in your eyes because the USB port is noisy or because it doesn't have the required grunt, in some way?

I am using an Accuphase DC-37 DAC, connection via USB.

RPi3 is sharing the network with the USB port. Not only is the network slow (Not full 1Gbps), the fact it's sharing everything makes it less ideal.

As snoopy said though, you'll need a good LPS to power your Pi.

In general the reason why I havn't really focus on the RPi side of things much is because Intel based computer still sound better to me so far.. But that could be because I don't have those audiophile grade RPi setups... Hey if any companies want to sponsor me, feel free to drop me a DM!

Once I dropped my Mac mini, I moved from USB to SPDIF. SPDIF is the easiest way to get a good-sounding signal out of an RPi, and for some DACs, SPDIF is the better-sounding input. I have no idea which input sounds better on my SMSL or M2Tech DACs. 

The Allo Digione Signature is quite special, so I guess I'd probably be looking to build a custom x86 rig along the lines of yours (but with newer HW) to stand a chance of properly bettering it. And that will be a fair chunk of cash, I imagine.

I think you should be saying 'allo to Allo (sorry!  ).