Music Servers VS Excellent Transports?

Dcstep - I have an Olive Opus 5 here. I've added a clock input so that it can be used with my reclocker and a good DAC. The build quality is good, mostly thick aluminum. The backpanel is actually more attractive than the front. There is a LOT of writing all over the top - a bit tacky. It works well, but they should have used a color LCD on the front. Difficult for me to read the B&W LCD from the listening position. If you want push-button ripping, this is the box. It takes about 1 minute to boot, and like a computer you dont want to just jerk the power to it. Seems to rip relatively fast, probably 5X. It must power down gracefully, which takes about 15 seconds. One thing that bugs me is that it powers off when the last track is played. "Green" I guess.

Steve N.

Davemitchell - I agree about SACD. There is something "overblown" about the sound. Ultradynamic. Difficult to get a "live" synphony to sound live. I have heard CD tracks sound much better.

Steve N.

Dcstep - dont forget THE Show at the Alexis Park and St. Tropez. Lots of good sounds from high-end exhibitors there, no elevators, free lunch, free entertainment, and most exhibits on the first floors. Shuttles from the Convention Center and next to the Venetian run 24 hours.

Steve N.

Steve, that is interesting to consider. I can fly Denver-Vegas-Denver really easily and conceivably make it a day-trip if I leave early enough. I may do that. Thanks for mentioning it.

THE Show is open to the public, for a price, right?

Dave

Dcstep - no, like CES, THE Show is really for dealers and press. However, if you email me, I can still get you a badge for THE Show under my company name. No problem.

Steve N.