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squeezebox vs sonos
I have the Sonus and the sound quality using the tos link to my external DAC is by far superior to via analogue out to the pre amp...not even closeDo not have exp w/ Squeeze box but Sonus does offer a lot more functionality in terms of daisy chain... 
Which Jazz Albums are similar to Kind of Blue
try Oliver Nelson's The Blues and The Abstract Truth...along with kinda blue one of my all time favorites 
Life is complicated, lets keep it simple.
& compared to Airport Express...don't know sound quality difference as I haven't tried Aiport Express but the Sonus has this very cool controller so you can access all the music in your PC via remote control....a huge benefit. 
Life is complicated, lets keep it simple.
I use Apple Lossless and the Sonus System, wireless, the from receiving station to my DAC via toslink...quite good. 
Up to the Minute: Streaming Bits to Audiophile DAC
Pricey like hell but the Zanden DAC uses IS2 if I recall correctly 
Who is your overall favorite guitarist?
Debbie Davies yes! 
How Can I Use MY IPOD For a Music Source?
I just got the Sonus wireless system. PC to wireless....and using TosLink to my hi end DAC (DCC2). Far, far, far better than using an IPOD as a source, and I also have used the Audioline Out Jena cable (which is great for using w/ portable amps/IP... 
Who is your overall favorite guitarist?
Some suggestions: less well known, underappreciated yet fantastic guitairists...check these outJeff Parker: The RelativesKurt Rosenwinkel: The Next StepWayne Krantz: 2 Drink MinimumBireli Lagrene: Live in Marciac 
Jazz Recommendations
glad u liked it Ray. 
How Can I Use MY IPOD For a Music Source?
agree on audiolineout....I use the jena one for connecting a portable headphone amp when traveling, and the difference it has made is significant 
EMM LABS CDSD/DCC2 Tweaks
have u tried not using the ps audio? i have the the new SE version but b4 did have the original ones and did not have the issues u seem to have, especially the siblants....i use shunyata hydra 8 and all pcs are shunyata as well and seem to be a pr... 
Jazz Recommendations
kool double4w...your exp pretty much describes mine too though b4 jazz and did a detour into blues.check out manute kache's neighborhood w/ tom stanko and jan garbeck....acoustic modern jazz 
Reference Transports: An overall perspective
& u can always have a back up hard drive 
Which Patricia Barber album floats yer boat?
Quadophile....and I guess Auphile I beg to differPerhaps yes it can be considered as more "commercial" in that as opposed to the more open structure of her previous music which I think emphasized "space", space btwn notes, space btwn the players..... 
How Can I Use MY IPOD For a Music Source?
Why use the IPOD which will have an inferior DAC? I use it extensively for travel but at home...use your orginal files and use the PC as your main source: if another room there are wireless options such as Squeeze Box or Sonos, and both are likely...