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Music Server with no DAC?

Why doesn't Logitech or Sonos create a version of what they have with no DAC? Who wants to buy 2 DACs? Many of us already have DACs. I would love to get into a Sonos, but all I want is digital out. Similarly, I like the idea of the Logitech Transporter, but how about no DAC and drop the price in half or a bit more? Just have AES/EBU, S/PDIF and maybe optical out...

I think there would be a big market for that because who wants to buy 2 of something when they don't need to, and particularly when people are particular about their DACs and don't want the one in the Music Server.
lightminer

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tvad
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I also recently purchased a MW Transporter, and I find myself putting on Padora and just letting it play all day. Less and less attention is being paid to the "system".

There are sonic differences between my MW Transporter and my Esoteric universal player with the Esoteric providing the higher resolution and more transparent presentation, but the differences are relatively small, IMO.

Also, I'm occasionally using my MacBook Pro as a wireless transport, and I find AIFF or WAV files have better resolution in my system than do Apple Lossless. Just for those interested in the absolute sound.

The Transporter has largely freed me of listening for the absolute sound, and has opened the door to just enjoying music with lots of freedom and ease.
tvad
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Just thinking... This area is still so new, in 2 years I'm sure all of this will be straightforward and be of very high quality.
Lightminer (System | Threads | Answers)

In two years, the gear presently on the market will seem like the Flintstones' mobile in comparison.
tvad
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My thought is that there is no such thing as future proof when it comes to digital.

The history of digital electronics is proof.
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