Distributions

RuneAudio is a free and open source software that turns embedded hardware into Hi-Fi music players.

Take a cheap, silent and low-consumption mini-PC and make it perform as an high fidelity digital source.

It runs Linux/MPD

You can control it with its own web interface or any MPD client.

A Arch linux/MPD implementation running on

Raspberry Pi

BeagleBone Black

SolidRun CuBox

UDOO

Audiophile Linux

Audiophile Linux is the operating system optimized for high quality digital audio reproduction. Created by audiophiles for people who share the same dream. To have their system a bit more better. AP-Linux is easily installed, user friendly, and absolutely free. Install it like any other GNU/Linux distribution and enjoy the music playback. Audiophile Linux comes with everything you need for playing your audio and video files.

Features:

System and memory optimized for quality audio
Custom Real-Time kernel
Latency under 5ms
Lightweight window manager
Pre installed audio and video programs
Lightweight OS, free of unnecessary daemons and services

Daphile

Daphile is based on the open source Squeezebox Server, SqueezePlay and Linux.

Features

Headless music server OS Bitperfect and gapless playback of common audio formats up to 192kHz/24bit
Supports native DSD playback with DSD-over-PCM
Automatic configuration of music player for each audio device
Multiplayer support (eg. multiple USB DACs)
CD ripping with AccurateRip™ verification, automatic metadata tagging and cover art
Supports external file servers as music source (CIFS, NFS, sshfs & ftp)
Easy configuration and installation through the web interface
WiFi hotspot support (if compatible hardware)

Volumio

Debian/MPD based with DLNA and Airplay.

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