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Any info on sqeezebox slim devices?
(and I don't think you can even compare the sound quality of an iPod to it - the SB3 is way, way better imo.) 
Any info on sqeezebox slim devices?
I am extremely happy with my SB3. I have it running into an Audio Note DAC and I think it sounds fantastic.I use the Linksys NSLU2 for network-based USB hard drive storage. 
What do I need to use my PC as a music server
I'm pretty happy with my setup. Have looked at a ton of options and this particular arrangement meets a variety of important needs for me - scalable, flexible, uncompromised music quality, value quotient, convenience.- CDs ripped to FLAC (and MP3 ... 
Noob question - Stereophile "Class" rating
Is the info available online? (I can't find it) 
Noob question - Stereophile "Class" rating
Do they ever say anything pretty much sucks? 
Audio Note DAC kit 1.1 tweak questions
Source is a Squeezebox3, although I was considering putting a PT P-1A in front of the DAC, both to further deal with jitter and to upsample to 24/96. (That way I could compare 16/44 with 24/96 to see which I prefer.)Thanks for the audioasylum link... 
Why a "digital" coax cable?
Yep, the integrated has both analog in's and also digital in's (coax and optical).In a casual a/b I think I liked the digital connection better than analog (using audioquest viper analog interconnects, .5m, and a aq king cobra interconnect for the... 
What is the ideal listening room size?
Awesome! Thank you so much for this info and pointing me in the right direction!I also found some other threads; I have LOTS of reading ahead!What a great forum! Thanks again... 
Essential Blues/ jazz
House of Blues Essential (Box Set) would be a decent start for a broad intro to the Blues. Throw in some Stevie Ray Vaughan (eg Real Deal Vol 2), the Willie Dixon Chess Box (Dixon songs covered by a bunch of other artists - all classic blues songs... 
computer to preamp?
Squeezebox3www.slimdevices.comI believe this is a very solid alternative to Airport Express. Had analog and digital outs as well as 24-bit on-board DACs. Available wireless or Ethernet, well built. Imo the SB sounds incredible and has a very impre... 
7.1 HT under about 3k
Wow, lots of information in there. Unfortunately, I don't have a ton of choice as to speaker placement. I did try to follow the basic guidelines at one of the sites as best possible (can't remember which at the moment, may have been Dolby or THX o... 
Musical Fidelity DACs: X-DAC vs A3.24
Great info, thanks! 
7.1 HT under about 3k
Thanks Sdcampbell. All input is valuable to me.I didn't realize all of that, I was just assuming that 7.1 was the latest technology and it would become "standard". I'll give the 5.1 vs 7.1 question more consideration.Just wanted to point out also,... 
Need help making TV decision
Picked up a 60" Sony XBR / SRXD. We're extremely happy with it. After comparing to lots of plasmas, LCDs and DLPs, we thought this had the best picture short of some much more expensive plasmas.Have been watching it for about a week now and haven'...