Goodbye Sonos, hello ????


I've been a happy Sonos user for over 10 years and will continue to use it in my casual listening areas in my house. However I dont think I am doing my dedicated 2 channel system justice streaming from the ZP-90. In addition, Sonos does not do high resolution. Therefore I am looking for a high quality digital transport/streamer that can replace the Sonos. Here are my requirements:

1. High quality, low jitter digital output
2. Awesome user interface with remote control via IPAD, ANDROID, iphone, etc
3. Wireless and wired digital streaming from music stored on a NAS
4. No built in DAC as I prefer to mix and match
5. Ability to handle various audio formats including high resolution.

So far it looks like my options are the Bryston BDP-2 or DIY my own streamer. I have built several low powered (ATOM) HTPC in my home to stream 1080p movies so this is definitely an option but I am not too sure about how to get the best possible, low jitter digital output from a PC so this would be something I need to investigate. I can build an ATOM based, fanless system running Jriver and my IPAD to remotely control my music. I know there are products from Linn and Accustic Arts but these all come with either a DAC or an amp.

So are there any other audiophile quality products on the market that fit my need or should I just go the DIY route?

Thank you.
tboooe

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Tboooe
While browsing thru the forum I found your thread and started reading, since you already have a couple HTPC's and have found the joy of using JRiver and JRemote I thought you might enjoy reading thru another way of implementing your HTPC's.
Have a look at JPlay (http://jplay.eu/download/ ) it made a huge improvement on the playback and you can try it for free.
While you are there read through the manual about how to use the streamer mode. And then if you want to dive deeper into setting up your computer, read through the computer audio section of the forum at the Windows Server 2012 or Windows 8 Optimization threads (http://jplay.eu/forum/computer-audio/ ). You will be surprised just how good computer audio can be.