About MusicServerTips
Hi, I’m Michael, an audio enthusiast from Austria and the person behind MusicServerTips.
I began experimenting with computer audio and music servers in 2001, long before network streamers became a normal part of a hi-fi system. Since then, I have used everything from DIY Raspberry Pi endpoints and modified DACs to electrostatic headphones, vinyl playback and full-size loudspeaker systems.
MusicServerTips is where I document what I have learned – including the equipment that worked, the mistakes I made and the practical problems that rarely appear in conventional reviews.
What You Will Find Here
The site focuses on music servers, streamers, DACs, software, vinyl digitization and ways to make serious music listening work in real homes. Some articles are detailed technical guides. Others follow my own projects and the way my listening setup continues to change.
How I Review Equipment
Most of the equipment discussed on MusicServerTips is equipment I bought myself, currently own, previously owned or used extensively.
I do not pretend that every difference is dramatic, and I do not believe that a more expensive product is automatically better. My aim is to describe what changed, what did not and whether a product made music listening easier or more enjoyable in everyday use.
Affiliate Links
Some articles contain affiliate links. If you purchase through one of these links, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate income helps cover hosting and the costs of future projects, but it does not determine what I write or recommend.
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My Current Setup
My system has changed considerably over the years and continues to evolve as my home and listening habits change.
See the equipment I currently use →
Get in Touch
Have a question, an article suggestion or a setup problem that might make an interesting future topic?