Definitely, it's got potential but still very beta (as opposed to say, Gmail beta). Speaking of Gmail, it sometimes hangs and I have to kill it and start over. But hey, at least it doesn't take the whole browser window down with it
Also consider adding $150 or so into your budget for a USB -> toslink/coaxial transport like the Blue Circle Thingee or something and then getting a DAC without USB. Or some sort of PCI interface with digital out.
Wow, great find Knuckledragger. I like that one a lot.
I've always wanted a Brickwall since that other topic, but it's a ways away before I actually do.
My ideal power strip thing would be a Power Squid with individual switches for every socket leg. Does such a a thing exist?
Also, any power strips/surge protectors of any type that you think are worthy of recommendation?