Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What Would You Replace a Transporter With?

foxx wrote: I've yet to see a solution that doesn't require a PC in the end. There is no machine that will tag your track 100% properly. Therefore I I have never really understood the concept of an all-in-one ripper/storage/player device. +1 ... and server ? aditionally i dont get why some

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What Would You Replace a Transporter With?

I use a Vortexbox server (in the basement) to provide music to my two Touch players, a SB3 and a SB Radio. One music source for multiple players -- it is simply the best combo for doing things IMO. (I'll confess I don't use the built-in ripping capability. I rip music on the PC in my office,

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What Would You Replace a Transporter With?

mlsstl wrote: I use a Vortexbox server (in the basement) to provide music to my two Touch players, a SB3 and a SB Radio. One music source for multiple players -- it is simply the best combo for doing things IMO. (I'll confess I don't use the built-in ripping capability. I rip music on the

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What Would You Replace a Transporter With?

I am very interested in seeing the details behind the Auralic Aries music streamer. Priced at 999 . They put out great stuff and will have an app for apple and android devices to control your music. This unit will come out in May and is capable of streaming DSD material.

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What Would You Replace a Transporter With?

jhonsber...@msn.com wrote: I am very interested in seeing the details behind the Auralic Aries music streamer. Priced at 999 . They put out great stuff and will have an app for apple and android devices to control your music. This unit will come out in May and is capable of streaming

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What Would You Replace a Transporter With?

ralphpnj wrote: Wow - a product from an audiophile approved manufacturer with a control app that streams DSD. What more could anyone want? Answers: 1) A built-in DAC (there is NO DAC in the Aries music streamer) 2) A streaming system that DOES NOT rely on the useless DLNA and UPnP

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What Would You Replace a Transporter With?

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Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What Would You Replace a Transporter With?

mlsstl wrote: It is a pity that Logitech abandoned the Touch Transporter, but apparently that is the state of affairs these days for music-only players. There is currently no alternative that is as good. I'm looking forward to my system to continue running for many years to come. It is a

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What Would You Replace a Transporter With?

aubuti wrote: It is a pity indeed, but it depends on what you mean by that being the state of affairs for music-only players. Logitech didn't know how to sell Squeezeboxes. On the other hand, Sonos appears to be doing rather well. I'm not saying that Sonos is as good as Squeezebox, because

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What Would You Replace a Transporter With?

ralphpnj wrote: 2) A streaming system that DOES NOT rely on the useless DLNA and UPnP streaming protocols, which in case you haven't tried them - DO NOT work! *Location 1:* VortexBox 4TB (2.2) LMS 7.8 Transporter, Touch, Boom, Radio w/Battery (all ethernet except Radio) *Location 2:*

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What Would You Replace a Transporter With?

CSOS - Cumpulsive Stereo Obsesssiveness Syndrome, perhaps Logitech Media Server Version: 7.8.0 - 1386246861 @ Fri Dec 6 19:06:27 PST 2013 Operating system: Debian - EN - utf8 Platform Architecture: x86_64-linux

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What Would You Replace a Transporter With?

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Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] What Would You Replace a Transporter With?

jhonsber...@msn.com wrote: I want my Auralic! Then I suggest that you place your order now so you can be sure that you get one before the unit is discontinued. One thing you can be sure of is that the Auralic is sure to get glowing reviews from all the usual suspects. Living Rm: