iwannatouch;550391 Wrote:
> ... I get the feeling that the Touch is far from ready to provide a
> reliable and enjoyable experience to someone like me who knows good
> sound, but who lacks the technical knowledge to identify and fix bugs,
> or who has $1000-2000 to purchase a more sophisticat
crazyj;550471 Wrote:
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> 3) Library management & tagging is ultra important, and there should be
> a definitive - if you want it to search and act like this, tag your
> files as follows. Most of my subsequent issues with my library were
> due to the recycle bin on the drive, and inconsistent ta
Based on my experiences with my Touch:
1) It worked out of the box - once connected, it updated firmware,
setup was relatively simple, and it scanned my media library without
issue (USB-HDD).
2) Once I started having issues, if I didn't know about this forum, I
would have been screwed. Many prob
iwannatouch;550439 Wrote:
> You're probably right, but I don't think having to spend an additional
> $370-485 to get a $300 unit to work as advertised is a good selling
> point.
There's no "having to". It's a matter of choice which, as the bishop
said to the actress, is always nice.
Using a Vo
brucegrr;550451 Wrote:
> It seems, from what I have read, that usb powered drives cause a lot
> more failures than drives with their own power supply. Is that the
> general concensus others have?
>
> Bruce
This is my interpretation as well. And note that my brother's trouble
free setup uses a U
It seems, from what I have read, that usb powered drives cause a lot
more failures than drives with their own power supply. Is that the
general concensus others have?
Bruce
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don't miss the point that my completely non-technical brother has his
touch working using the embedded "tinySC" sofware, and an old external
USB drive with 54,000 tracks with NO ISSUES WHATSOEVER. I have one too
with no issues whatsoever (but in my case, I am using it with a SbS
running 24/7, so
iPhone;550430 Wrote:
> If you like the Touch, I say buy one and order a Vortexbox Appliance
> while you're at it. For $670, you end up with an all-in-one dedicated
> music server/ripper and the Touch player. No WiFi, No Network, only
> three connections to the Touch (power, Ethernet, Audio/Digita
As to the Touch being a NMP, it is more then ready for Prime Time. Both
the analog and digital outs are better then any player to date other
then the Transporter. As a digital transport, it is killer and gives
the Transporter a run for its money.
If you like the Touch, I say buy one and order a V
Tony T;550423 Wrote:
> Well, I'm happy with the Touch, but there are many Digital Streaming
> players. For High-End, take a look at Linn. (great company, I have
> one of their LP-12 turntables)
>
Doesn't Linn get a lot of complains for their software ?
I've got the impression that many Linn u
I think the complaints are related to three different things:
1. People that try to use the built-in server with a medium or large
library
2. People that relies on MySB.com central server
3. People that have used the large fonts on SB3/Classic and can't see
the text on the Touch because it's visib
iwannatouch;550391 Wrote:
> ...or who has $1000-2000 to purchase a more sophisticated alternative
> (if there is one).
Well, I'm happy with the Touch, but there are many Digital Streaming
players. For High-End, take a look at Linn. (great company, I have
one of their LP-12 turntables)
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toby10;550406 Wrote:
> If, on the other hand, you are willing to use the Touch with SBS on your
> computer then I would not hesitate. :)
Very much agree. Wired ethernet with SBS on computer works great! I am
running wired to router, SBS on computer, happily streaming 24bit 96kHz
FLACs (transco
If you must restrict yourself to the Touch's inbuilt server
(particularly with a large music collection) then I'd say your
reluctance is valid.
If, on the other hand, you are willing to use the Touch with SBS on
your computer then I would not hesitate. :)
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I'm not discounting anyone's problems here, but just to report some
alternative info: My brother purchased a TOUCH (his first SB product).
I walked him through setup over the phone. Within about 15 minutes, he
had it up and running with updated firmware, etc. He is using the
internal "tinySC" wit
No, you're not being a worry wart(!), but your concerns are valid. I,
too, am very disappointed with things as they stand, and I have spent
half a grand on two SBTs with the initial expectations that they would
do what they say on the tin -- or rather what the website wording
states. They don't, a
I know exactly how you feel BUT I can assure you ... you wont be
disappointed if you purchased a Touch. TRUE: don't expect instant
gratification with a stand alone Touch/HDD player. You'll be happy
enough with a USB stick and/or an SD card with sufficient music storage
for the time being. At le
iwannatouch;550391 Wrote:
> Please, if you have the time and the interest, share your thoughts on my
> dilemma. Am I being realistic or a worry-wart? What would you do in my
> situation? Are there other considerations that I'm not aware of. Any
> and all replies will be greatly appreciated.
Depe
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