benthos Wrote: > Well, I've been browsing the posts here, gauging people's reactions to > the new fangled device. I like the design, and I for one really like > the buttons, and the clever knob (!). However, I can't afford it (yet), > and I don't think I would purchase it unless I had a stereo system that > could really do it justice. And besides, I'm really quite satisfied > with my SB3 (and my turntable). That said, $2,000 is a pittance when > you consider the combined cost of a quality DAC and CD player - and you > have all the advantages that come with the Squeezebox. To the "Olive" > fans out there I say, go ahead and buy one and see how you like it in 5 > years. > > I am also amazed at SlimDevices' willingness to launch itself into the > fray of hardcore audiophilia.. talk about your picky customers. And it > seems unlikely that the Transporter will compete even remotely with the > SB3 in terms of volume sales, or monetary return. Why go through the > bother? Hell, I wouldn't. > > Chris in Santa Fe
I believe it makes sense. The margin on each Transporter should be much higher than the SB3. In addition they can claim to really know the high-end requirements, and perhaps slot in a product between the SB3 and the Transporter. -- P Floding ------------------------------------------------------------------------ P Floding's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2932 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=25773 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
