Is the Raspberry Pi with Allo DigiOne the Ideal SPDIF transport?


I am convinced the ideal endpoint for a home LAN Music Network is the Raspberry Pi with the Allo DigiOne SPDIF Transport, powered by the iFi Audio iPower 5v PSU.

By eliminating runs of USB cable between components, you eliminated USB Noise.  
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I use the same setup - Rasp Pi 3B  + Allo Digione -> Musical Fidelity V90 DAC -> Cayin A-50t (EL34) amp. I power the RPi with the iFi low noise power supply.

I was using a HiFiBerry Digi+Pro but felt something was missing. I really love the service and the people at HiFiBerry - they are first rate and helped me a lot getting things going. 

But one I tried the Allo Digione I was in heaven! I upgraded another system in a different room with the Allo Digione and haven't looked back. 

I have a 512GB SSD hooked up to the RPI that I serve with SAMBA (I use piCorePlayer) and have ripped all my CDs into FLAC files. I use the network from the other room to access the music files on the SAMBA Server, admittedly the Digione costs a lot more than the Digi+ but for me it is very much worth it! Enjoy the music!