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Squeezebox hard to see?

Anybody have this problem? I'm considering a Touch, but I'm concerned that it will be hard to see the display from my listening chair. The room I'll be using it in is fairly long, maybe 18' - 20'. Has this been an issue for anyone with the Touch or SB3? Also, anybody have comments on the Touch vs. the Duo?
eugene81
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kr4
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Well, the Duo has a small display on the remote which you can hold in your hand and squint at. The Touch has a greatly superior display but it ain't gonna help if it is 15' away. I use the Touch but, probably, will be adding an iPad for a remote control.

Kal
daverz
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Ergonomically, the Touch seems to be aimed those who are sitting near it or walking up to it. It does come with a remote. But unless you're eyes are very good, it's not very usable across a room.

I leave mine blanked anyway (for listening in the dark) and control it with iPeng on an iPod Touch.

If you can get a good deal on a Duo and don't need more than 24/48 capability, I think it sounds just as good feeding a good DAC.
drdennis
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See the review in the latest issue of The Absolute Sound.
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