Core Infinity board

[Hifi_swlon]

Without going through a PC can probably avoid introducing noises and interference coming electrical components in the NUC and the network. If the streamer is capable we only need a good NAS, and Melco comes to my mind. But that means Roon is no lonnger an essential component in the playback system.

What would you use to control the music though? This would have to assume a replacement for Roon with the new streamerboard?

Now we can have a UPnP-capable NAS controlled with a UPnP controller. Perhaps we can have a similar set-up via LAN instead of USB. I am not sure, let's see how special that streamer board is.

Oh I see. Forgot about upnp.

Guess it depends what you can live with software-wise.....