Flagship compact size FIFO Re-clock Streamer/DDC KITs with Ultracapacitor\Battery hybrid PSUs

I've been on the upsampling / audio streamer / DDC bandwagon for awhile now. Ironically I started the journey using an old raspberry pi with a SPDIF hat from Allo years ago. Based on recommendations from others on AudiophileStyle.com, I purchased the #93B kit, with the UC Conditioner and the Receiver Pi with the Amanero 768. I then purchased the SC-Cut clocks. Key takeaways so far:

1 Best audio performance I've thus far experienced in my house.
2. DSD 128 and PCM @ 8Fs sound coming from the Raspi LAN input direct to the FiFO Pi curb stomps DSD 256 and PCM @ Fs coming from the ReceiverPi / Amanero 768. USB is inherently noisy and avoiding it, even at lower (up)sampling rates relative to what USB is capable of, adds a ton of goodness.
3. Ian needs to figure out how to make USB sound as good as LAN to I2S so we can all enjoy the fruits of upsampling from HQPlayer and PGGB. I'm almost tempted to rent the most expensive USB cable I can to see if that can bridge the gap in quality I am getting from LAN to I2S with the SC Cut clocks. Transparency and holography are off the Richter scale high at even lower rates like DSD 128 and PCM 8Fs.

Extremely impressive products.

I became aware of the Ian Canada products through a Youtuber who builds Dacs and Streamers using these products. Following his lead I ordered and built a streamer. The results are stunning! The depth and clarity of the streamed music is eye watering, clear and precise!

I’ve become Jaded with current hifi industry streamers, many of the flagship ones easily costing over $5k. And here is this little Mars Rover looking thing clocking in under $1k but it looks to be hitting proper design keys. Focusing on clean power, optional board layout, good clocks, and a simple easy build.
Is it too good to be true??? Can it really compete with the big boys???
I’m here to tell you yes it really can. It replaced my Sonore OpticalRendu and bested the Lampizator server/streamer, Innuos, and Lumin U1 mini with upgraded PSU. Finally a flagship streamer at a reasonable cost!!!
The part I didn’t expect I would love but is actually one of my favorite parts of this streamer. The Raspberry Pi rocks!!!! First there is so many operating systems to choose from that you can really tailor it to your liking, I started with Ropieee using roon then migrated to Gentoooplayer as it was a sound improvement. The Pi is the most stable steamer I’ve had in, no more fussing with getting a streamer to connect and not drop out. Now I know why it’s so popular lol.
My system consists of the Ian Canada #93B steamer with his new #38B PSU powering it (don’t skimp on the PSU it matters, his battery and ultra capacitor board does a lot to clean things up but it’s not perfect. I went from a generic switch mode to his #38B and it made a noticeable improvement). That’s feeding I2s into the Holo May DAC. My system is quite revealing and this little Mars Rover doesn’t miss a beat!!!

I bought the reclocker kit from Ian Canada. Not only is the product excellent the communication and support have been top notch. Thank you.

I tend to be cautious about DIY streamer reviews because it’s hard to gauge reviewers’ points of reference. Are they comparing it to a WiiM or something similarly entry-level? However, after setting up this “Frankenstein’s Monster” streamer in my headphone rig—paired with a Schiit Gungnir DAC feeding into a Schiit Folkvangr amp—I was pleasantly surprised.

My previous streaming experience includes using a Bluesound Node into the Gungnir, and an Auralic Altair G1 directly feeding the Folkvangr. Additionally, I have a Cary DMS-700 in another setup, which positions me to make fair comparisons.

This streamer truly impressed me. Even via coax output (since my DACs don’t support I2S), the sound quality is exceptional—delivering clarity without harshness, impressive dynamics, and engaging musicality. It significantly outperforms the Bluesound Node and even surpasses the integrated streamer/DAC functionality of the Auralic Altair. Frankly, I’m hesitant to try it in my main system because it might outperform my Cary DMS-700.

Assembly was straightforward, particularly with Gabster’s instructional video and provided directions. Initially, mine didn’t function properly with a standard power supply, but it works flawlessly using an iFi SilentPower iPower2. Running Ropiee OS required following guidelines from both the Ropiee website and the FifoPi Q7II instructions, but after that, it’s been smooth sailing.

Highly recommended for anyone seeking premium streaming performance from a DIY solution.