Raspberry Pi Network Music Player

See my audiophile network music streaming player built from an old stereo tuner and a Raspberry Pi. I've hacked the control board to connect to the Pi's GPIO pins and control the music playback software via the front panel buttons. This unit has a coaxial digital audio output and web-based user interface.

[jasona-EV]

There's a reason to hold on to all these 80's and 90s audio gear and cases 😉 so nicely made back then we take it for granted now. Very nice conversion and well done!

[fluffyflunk]

Neat. Modern tech with a retro feeling.
After replacing all the bad caps in the tube radio from the 60's that I found in a dumpster as kid, I hooked it up to a Chromecast Audio device. That was easily done since the radio actually has a reel tape player imput. Now I can use it not only for old era shortwave and FM broadcast listening but also enjoy streaming media. :) Lovely, warm sound.

[xanx]

Hi Boris, that is truly excellent use of an old tuner ……. well done !

[jjadragna]

This is a great realization, which is full of good taste in the apparent simplicity of its design as well as in the beauty of the result

[BrianThomas]

I love how you repurposed old tech. Bravo sir. I'm all for reusing old that when it makes sense, and this project sure does fit the bill. I think I'm going to see if I can find some these myself.

[ElementX]

Please share this video and all his content with as many people as possible. This gentleman should have a lot more than 622 subscribers. Let's work together to help get his channel monetized, so he can be rewarded for his awesome projects and keep them coming. Thank you sir for your time and talent.

[kamertonaudiophileplayer]

I also built an audiophile grade player based on Orange Pi. It's controllable from a phone though. Your approach is certainly caught my attention, it's a really innovative.

[michaelcharach]

Wow this project is amazing. You have one more subscriber here. I can't believe you were able to get those buttons to work on the first attempt. Great job. I look forward to watching the rest of your content.

[MarcoSacTown]

Nice Build, hope to see more builds like this on your channel. You have a lot of DIYer's out here that like this type of stuff.

[adheeshparelkar]

What a great project and an even better execution, Boris! I had hit the subscribe button even before the video ended :)

[Turalyon]

This is a great video Sir, and gives me ideas !!! thank you

[robertkendrick]

all your projects are so cool and inspiring!

[MichielBeijen]

Great work!! I also collected _three_ tuners last year to 'upgrade' like this, but did not get around to it yet. This inspires me to finally get on with it and start that project again

[paulmcdonough]

Nice conversion @borisdigital you have the skills to create the custom interfaces that make your DIY streamer a polished project. I found that 1970's cassette decks also make good hosts for projects like yours. I repurposed my Sony cassette deck re using the power supply and 'piano key' controls via new micro switches and hacking a cheap USB QWERTY keyboard PCB to operate the similar streaming functions, REW/PLAY/STOP/FF/PAUSE and REC as the next track button! In my case I chose to use an RPI 3 with Picoreplayer, a digital hat and the Pi branded 7" touch screen for visual interface, in addition I hacked into the VU driver to make the VU meters operational, a nice 70's touch! Its a bit more plug bits together rather than developed like yours but like you I am proud of the outcome which i use almost everyday and looks like another item of HiFi kit.

I love articles like this particularly the well engineered solution such as yours, with a bit more effort on my part I could have made mine look as well implemented as yours inside the case.

[tertiusdutoit]

this is an awesome project, I had no idea this type of thing was even capable. Thanks for sharing!

Seeing this is like a dream come true. Amazing conversion, great work. Congrats!

[christianmontagx]

I connected a HIFI Berry module (Spdif digital output) with a PI4, attached a 10" Touchscreen to it and the HIFIBerryOS. Works like a charm. Case is 3D printed.

[andyburnett]

This was a wonderful video to stumble across on a rainy Saturday morning. Subscribed! And I am now looking forward to all your other videos.

[angelh]

I was wondering where you're storing your MP3 & FLAC files from. Please explain.

[crrraaig]

Thanks for taking the time to make this, I very much enjoyed watching and have already started planning my own version. I also have the same Sangean HD Tuner - hooked up to a Yamaha Natural Sound amp and a touch screen AIO computer w/ USB DAC for interfacing with Jriver. But please spill the beans on the 3com Audrey! Have you customized it? I have three ( 2 NIB!) that I have been thinking about doing Pi conversions too. Keep up the great work, I look forward to following your adventures.