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Audio Empire wrote:
Logitech Squeezebox Touch.
http://tinyurl.com/29n2rya
Handles up to 24/96. It also has a piece of software for Mac, Windows, and
Linux/Unix that when installed turns computer into a local music server.
Softeware connects directly with iTunes database and even supports album
covers on the Squeezebox. Has both 802.11G and CAT5 connectability as well as
outputs for TOSLINK, coaxial, R+L stereo, and headphones. Uses a capacitive
touch screen that is very sensitive and the interface is fairly intuitive,
but the manual that comes with the thing is next to useless - however you can
download a complete manual from Logitech that is very comprehensive and
you'll need that for some things. It's a GREAT internet "radio" client.
I went to the web site and it still doesn't look like what I am after,
although it may be. I already have the music server software I need.
All I am looking for is a conduit to my HiFi, either something that can
receive the signal and optically pass it on to my DAC or something that
has the DAC built in with RCA or balanced outputs. It also has to be as
good as the AppleTV from an audio standpoint. A lot of stuff isn't. If
the Squeezebox Touch can do this it may be worth a look.
I think that my favorite feature is the fact that I don't need the !@#$%^&
television turned-on to use the thing like you do with the AppleTV!
I had to use a TV to set it up but not to use it. It would be nice if
this were not necessary, but not critical.