Best Way to Play Flac Files

I am also using foobar and control it via monkeymote app from my iPhone. Very pleased with the results.
This app also streams from the computer into the phone, for casual ear-bud listening, when I'm running on my treadmill in the basement.
Thus if all you're looking for is to control everything from your armchair, a $2 purchase of monkeymote app is all you need.
A wireless router in your home is also needed, not sure whether you have one or not.

The biggest problem is the jitter from the Sonos. Reclocker will solve this. Very popular even though it only supports 44.1.

The best way to listen to FLAC is to convert it to .wav and hit play. Combining Jplay with Foobar or Jriver is probably the best PC software.

Steve N.
Empirical Audio

Thank you for your suggestions, I will look into all of them. If anyone else has any additional thoughts please post, I will continue to check back and will let you know what I decide to do.

There are many free skins for foobar that improve it's appearence and function. most of them show album covers, I personally use this and coldn't be happier. http://techsplurge.com/3316/15-foobar2000-skins-themes/ http://customize.org/foobar

Just to shed some light on options, I'll say that the best way to play flac files is with either a Sonos or Squeezebox Touch, if you have an NAS. Either can be controlled from an iPad, iPod, iPhone, Android device, etc.; and with the NAS, you don't have to leave a computer on, nor do you have to tweak hardware or software to get it to sound right.

The Sonos, although is limited to 16/48 files does have its advantages. The first is that the software and hardware are bullet and idiot proof. I've never had a crash or any sort of problem. As far as its being limited to "low res" files, that's never bothered me, since I got over the whole "hi res" thing. I don't know how much hi res music it is that you have, but I've spent a good deal of money on HDTracks only to find, in the end, that most of their stuff doesn't sound any better than ripped CDs.

The Squeezebox does play files up to 24/192, but it's a bit quirky. Sometimes the unit locks up and needs to be rebooted. Sometimes the controller software freaks out on me, but it is still a good unit. I've found myself using the Squeezebox more often lately, because it's capable of being controlled with an IR remote. Since I have a Harmony 900 rf system, I can go through my play list and control the volume with the convenient remote. It is, however, my understanding that the Touch has been discontinued; although you may be able to find one used.