A good ipod dock for an ipod classic.

I have thought of that. I do have wi-fi, however I don't know if it would be convienant for me, as the only CPU's in the house are laptops.I don't have a central CPU as the hub, that could be powered on at all times. If im thinking about this the wron way, please let me know.

Space has also been an issue, as the location of the stereo, is in a remote location in my living room, off to one side, in/on a small cabinet.

As info, my system comprises: Wadia 170 feeding the Cambridge Audio 840C DAC section, and a Cayin A 50T integrated with Gold Lion KT77's in the output section. All cabling is ZU Mission, and Zu Essence Speakers.

171 is not out yet. I have one on order from MusicDirect, and they are quoting that they should be receiving them direct from the importer in early January.

Ive had the 170 since it came out. Great product, I really like it. If you read all of the posts out there, there are many descriptions of its weaknesses, especially that it is prone to jitter. To my ears it is hard for me to decern between the Ipod with music ripped with Apple Lossless, and the same CD. All is running through my Cambridge Audio 840C CDP.

So naturally I am curious about the new model. It is listed at $600, and bosts a new power supply and some other upgrades over the 170.

I have all my music on a portable HD as well. If It can run thru and play the files witout itunes, that would be a major plus in my book. If this is possible, will it recognize and play apple lossless compression?

So I checked the logitech site, and it will play Apple Lossless. Johnnyb53, would you consider testing the portable HD direct to the squeezebox, and let me know if there are any differences in interface or sonics compaired to your laptop? I would greatly appreciate it. The Wadia 171 I have on order isn't supposed to be ready to ship until Jan. so I could cancel and save some cash as well.

Thanks for the info.

There is a thread going on in the digital section on the HD question I asked, so I'll follow that. I will more than likely try the SB and skip the 171 for now.

Thanks for the info.