Well.... for what it's worth, I just bought myself a Logitech Squeezebox Touch for Christmas. Got it off of e-Bay for $230.00 plus shipping.
From what I have read here, it will access music files off of your computer (if it is connected to a network), off of a thumb drive, a network disk drive, and can stream music off the internet via internet radio.
What I like about the Logitech Squeezebox Touch is that it also supports any file type, and that it supports Apple Lossless and anything I have stored on i-Tunes (not all network players do, from what I've read so far..... I originally wanted a Cambridge Audio NP-30, but was disappointed when I read it didn't support Apple Lossless, or any type of "Apple" type of file playback.... and thus, that's what steered me to the Logitech Squeezebox Touch), so when I get that up and going, I will be transferring my entire i-Tunes collection off of my main computer and storing it on a dedicated G-Drive attached to the Logitech.
My only thing now is what would be a suitable DAC that I can use with my brand new Logitech Squeezebox Touch???
I would think Logitech Squeezebox Touch right now. They're priced at $300.00, but if you shop around, you should be able to get one for almost $100.00 less plus shipping if you're buying off the internet.
Good Luck and Happy Shopping....
--Charles--
From what I have read here, it will access music files off of your computer (if it is connected to a network), off of a thumb drive, a network disk drive, and can stream music off the internet via internet radio.
What I like about the Logitech Squeezebox Touch is that it also supports any file type, and that it supports Apple Lossless and anything I have stored on i-Tunes (not all network players do, from what I've read so far..... I originally wanted a Cambridge Audio NP-30, but was disappointed when I read it didn't support Apple Lossless, or any type of "Apple" type of file playback.... and thus, that's what steered me to the Logitech Squeezebox Touch), so when I get that up and going, I will be transferring my entire i-Tunes collection off of my main computer and storing it on a dedicated G-Drive attached to the Logitech.
My only thing now is what would be a suitable DAC that I can use with my brand new Logitech Squeezebox Touch???
I would think Logitech Squeezebox Touch right now. They're priced at $300.00, but if you shop around, you should be able to get one for almost $100.00 less plus shipping if you're buying off the internet.
Good Luck and Happy Shopping....
--Charles--