Transporter vs. Squeezebox Touch w/PS AudioDL-III

I've got an indirect comparison. I auditioned the Transporter a few years back and ended returning it and kept the SB3/Lavry DAC combo I've been using since.

I acquired a Touch 10 days ago and after comparing it directly to the SB3/Lavry combo (synced and level-matched) I decided to sell the Lavry.

When I concentrated only on hearing differences, I thought the Lavry was still ever so subtly better. However, when I was just listening to music for enjoyment, there were several times I forgot which unit was playing and had to check the input selector on the amp to determine which one was in-use.

Given the display modules for the Transporter are no longer being manufactured, I don't know how much longer the Transporter is going to be in production. Right now they are not too hard to find for about $1,300, but that is still quadruple the list price of the new Touch.

I'm personally very happy with the analog out of the new Touch but there are undoubtedly some who would still want to use an external DAC.

So, that's one opinion for you. The Transporter does have its followers so you should have like-minded people in your camp no matter what option you choose.

I’ve only had my touch for a week or so and haven’t connected an external drive (yet). Nevertheless, I am very impressed. Right out of the box, it bettered the dynamics of my Roku Soundbridge, and I love being able to select the stream (if more than one is offered) on internet radio.

I do feed the digital output directly to my Levinson 360s DAC…. So far I’m very happy despite the learning curve. (I never owned a Squeezebox before.) Well worth the $300 investment.

Sorry I’ve never heard the Transporter.

I have been using a Boom in my kitchen since Xmas and like the internet radio and CD collection access from my computer....the user interface took me a month to really get comfortable with but it's fine. I've been considering a transporter to plug into my existing stereo but the Touch sounds like a better choice, I am 60 and my ears are no longer full frequency. I have my cd's recorded apple lossless. To the group, does this sound like a good choice? For $300 it sounds like a no brainer.
Larry

thanks for the replies.

this is very tough to decide. all the reviews i read about the transporter sound great. but, i keep hearing how pairing the squeezebox with a decent dac compares or beats the transporter. so confused!