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Ipod Server-Why not?

I ripped my CD's Apple lossless and play thru my Krell Kid dock. I have shuffle, playlists, etc at my finger tips even a remote control I even prefer the sound (balanced out into Cary SLP03 tube pre and Spectron amp) vs my Rotel RCD 1520 cd player and Oppo 83SE.

I have been looking a computer audio wondering what I would gain by going that way? I have been considering the Mach2Server probably with a Rega DAC. I could try the Wadia dock/Rega DAC combo vs the Krell but wonder if the computer server would offer sound advantages I am not getting now? FLAC?

I dont really care for using the computer in my sound room.
stl114_nj

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stl114_nj OP
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Probably the most curiosity I have is to hear FLAC hi rez files which the ipod can't handle. I have looked into the music server idea for a while and it seems a little less confusing as time moves on. With the selection that HD Tracks has been offering lately its hard to pass up. I have an Ipad= so there is an app that allows me to address the mini while sitting and listening? Sounds pretty good.
stl114_nj OP
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Lots of good feedback. I agree that having a DAC makes sense now and will be ready for when I can get hi rez files playing. I am leaning towards the iDac from Peachtree- it has an ipod doc that feeds the dac with a direct digital signal. It will be neat to see how it compares the the Krell Kid. The selection of hi rez thru HD Tracks is expanding quickly and I will be using them when I am ready. When I get the new DAC then I can stream some FLAC from my laptop thru the USB input to get a sense of how good the sound is. I realize that a s/pdif converter would be optimal to change over the USb. I am figuring how the Apple TV would work there may be some other advantages that I could benefit from. Lots to learn
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