Music Servers-Why so few?


With the explosion of Dacs and discussions of computer audio one would think the server market would flourish as well. Where are all of the "big" names and their offerings? They can certainly produce Dacs. With the exception of Bryston, it seems the small companies are the only ones who offer something and then its a crapshoot as to who will be able to answer an email or have a decent website with useful information. Where are they?
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Showing 1 response by glenfihi

Speaking with a McIntosh person recently about as to whether they would be replacing their 750 model music server. His answer was no. Explaining for companies like Mac, with wanting to get a product right the first time and at their standards takes a good amount of time. Time in which in that area of technology the next new thing is out so fast, it is not worth it for them.

My take on it is that with smart and clever choices, one can have a music server with their laptop as the base which sounds great and is very convenient and is very inexpensive.

It is just not worth it for companies whose products cost into the thousands to try to complete in that arena. They stick to the heart and soul of a system.