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Newbie - Erny52 - 01-03-2023 First: many thanks to Tim and all contributors to this great software . My setup: Streaming device: Raspberry Pi 3B+ DAC: AUDIOPHONICS DAC I-Sabre ES9038Q2M  Display: Waveshare 4.3" HDMI touch display (works perfectly with moode) Linear PSU: AUDIOPHONICS LPSU25 (power goes to DAC) Case: Custom built using 3D printer Audio: CD's ripped using Apple Lossless encoder. Sored either on NAS or USB disk Preamplifier/Amplifier: Rowen PR1 Rowen PA2 Loudspeaker Rowen 3+3 Some background: I started with streaming from local NAS over 10 years ago using Logitech Squeezebox touch. When the network of the Squeezebox started to cause problems. I switched to a RPI solution: First with a HiFi Berry DAC Pro+ using the standard Pi power supply: Software piCorePlayer with Squeezelite as renderer and Jivelite for visualization on the Waveshare display. However, I was not satisfied with the sound. After reading and listening to YouTube videos (especially The Hans Beekhuyzen Channel - YouTube. I decided to upgrade my streamer - see above. Experience:  I started with moode/Squeezelite as renderer, because I've LMS installed. I the tested moode/MPD as renderer. I could clearly hear a difference between this two renderers, moode/MPD being better. Conclusion: The sound is really great, clear und full-bodied, much better than before.