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So as this does 24/96 and reads "directly from USB drives and SD cards" am I wrong that you could take the computer completely out of the equation (possibly after initial setup and, of course, ripping music), and have a nice little high res delivery system with only a ST and 1TB USB drive (add DAC if desired)? I know Squeezeboxes have had some NAS support and internet radio streaming sans computer before, but if the above holds true it certainly could pull me back to Slim Devices... err Logitech. Also interesting that ALAC is a codec no longer listed as "through transcoding." http://www.logitechsqueezebox.com/products/squeezebox-touch.html

For those that want to do a clean install...

shellylh, let us know your Mail upgrade experience. If continued Mail slowness, I'll probably finally jump to Fluid and webapps (mostly Gmail), when I upgrade, but would be nice to know Mail is still an option.

Ahhh, for those interested, the above Oddee links were to... 18 Wackiest Tramp Stamps - Oddee.com Not sure if I like the Bible verse, Ronald Reagan or Ma/Pop best.

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Have never seen an eSATA to USB Adapter this cheap... USB 2.0 to eSATA Adapter - dealmac.com

Short Snow Leopard review

Damn, that great vid has been removed. For those curious... Video: Pocket Pain Doctor is the worst iPhone app. Ever. From the creator of...

What other phone can do this?* *Clinically proven. Not junk science. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPYbg9Qn6rI

Do you have any other HDCDs? HDCD list - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

As it's at least slightly related, I've always been curious why B&W's Society of Sound, which really seems to strive hard for quality recordings, releases 24/48 files instead of 24/88.2 or 24/96? Can't think of anyone else doing this. Any guesses or is it likely simply a file size issue?

If anyone is looking for some cheap ICs, AudioAdvisor has the DH Labs Phantoms for $19. Usually ~$60 (though they've been replaced recently by White Lightning). DH Labs - Phantom - Interconnect Cable-Audio Advisor

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Keyboard Cat Competition Entries - G4tv.com

They're having a buy 2+ items and save 20%. Everything included (HDCD/SACD/HRx/etc.). Time to start a HRx collection? Reference Recordings: End of Summer SALE and other News

More importantly what did you think of Basterds?

I've found one of these and one of these works pretty well for my A5s. A couple inches over your requirements though.

Not surprising in the least, but as it just accidently occurred to me while this conversation was occurring, if you're iTunes, Play, Airfoil, etc. volume is slightly off 100%, the HDCD light goes dark.

x2, in fact I thought that was one of those much discussed informal tests of bit-perfect output - ripped HDCDs show on outboard DACs.

Interesting read... The Wagnerian Method SEEDMAGAZINE.COM

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