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I can't recommend the raspberry pi 2 running Rune (not to be confused with Roon) enough!
Just the pi running this software will provide usb audio into the devialet reading music stored on a nas drive or hard drives plugged in to the pi.
Plus you get the ability to add Internet radio stations.
Plays everything from redbook up to 24bit 192khz and also dsd64.
Did I mention it costs £30?
I would recommend adding the hifiberry digi+ board which will provide optical and coax outputs. (another 30ish)
I did a head to head test, sarum usb vs sarum coax,  and the coax output wins hands down.
A much fuller sound.
Everything my NDX could do for under £100!
It can be controlled through any device that has an Internet browser or you could use a upnp control point.
(I use bubble upnp)
Seriously, great sound can be achieved at a great price.
I think this setup will surprise a lot of people.
(even my hifi dealer was surprised!)

@TheMadButcher. I find your suggestion really appealing - I mean why should it be necessary to pay thousands of pounds/dollars/euros just to select a file and transfer it from a HDD to a DAC input - it's quite frankly b******s.  Not sure I would use a £750 USB or £1600 coax cable with a Pi though...?? 

How does the sound of the Pi really compare to the NDX? I own one so I'm genuinely interested.

I'm keen to have a go but had been thinking about going down the Cubox route as some others did on here a year or so ago. Did you consider that? If I go for a Pi Would you recommend any particular power supply or just the standard one? Anything else to Be aware of ? Thanks