I'll be moving from using an SB3 connecting via wireless to my PC to a Touch.
As I see it, the key changes will be: - No need to power up my PC. I never managed to get WOL working to my satisfaction, so I'm very much looking forward to that. Additionally, I expect that a Touch will start up much faster tham my PC does. Clearly there will be a good power saving from the move as the Touch supposedly only uses something like 4 watts whilst running. - No option to run a plug in like Inguz. As it happens, I don't use any plugins, but I have in the past when using my system in a room with poor acoustics. - Unlike a PC or NAS, the Touch can't stream other formats (e.g. video). Again, this doesn't really bother me as I don't have any other media to stream, however I'm sure that it must be a consideration for other potential users. If you need that ability, the Touch might not be the right solution. - The Touch will support 24/96 FLAC files. Many of the other streaming products won't (e.g. WD TV Live). - According to the reports, the digital output on the Touch has been focused on to improve it's performance and reduce jitter. Chances are that this won't be that important for most actual SB users. However my upcoming Touch will be used in a fairly serious system, and it certainly is of importance to me, particularly so when considering how it might compare to say streaming from a Netbook (another option). About the only additional point that I'd like from the Touch would be the option of audio streaming via a HDMI connection, but that's only because my long term plans include the use of a Meridian HD621, which is best served by that type of connection. -- Mr_Sukebe SB3, Meridian 568.2, Bel Canto Evo2i, Impulse Ta'us, Coherent system, audio-technica and Zanash cables, Stillpoints ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mr_Sukebe's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10609 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=76721 _______________________________________________ Touch mailing list Touch@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/touch
