Hard disk music player.

[Class]

Just found this seller on ebay

Just be careful, I've seen a few people buying demo models of SB3s that couldn't do anything but show the pretty display.

I'm sure you'll like the SB a lot when you get one, happy hunting!

[Ali Tait]

In that case,sorry for getting on my high horse! Yet another case of the internet getting in the way of context.I freely admit to being a computer numpty! You clearly know far more than I about such things.All I can say is that peeps who's ears I trust say they think it sounds better wired.Whether it does or not I can't say,though what I understand of your comments makes sense.I'm interested in this as it's a route I intend to go down at some point,when I can decide which way to go!

[Peter Stockwell]

I woudn't consider using any SB without a separate DAC.As for the connection question,everone I've spoken to who has tried it both ways says wired is better.

I've never done the comparison, it's not possible at mine. But a microwave oven will disrupt the SB3 buffering in Wireless mode. My wifi network is at 60% signal strength in the lounge, and apart from the microwave giving drop outs from time to time, I find the playback more than adequate.

Going back to the original posters question, one of those western digital

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=REG&A=details

might be an intersting alternative, but I imagine some kind of screen is required to make choices.

[StanleyB]

A decent contender is the Freecom 350 and 450. They are wireless HD media servers and have a digital coax output. I have just bought a 350 to try out for myself.

Stan

[kalozois100]

A decent contender is the Freecom 350 and 450. They are wireless HD media servers and have a digital coax output. I have just bought a 350 to try out for myself.

Stan

I was interested in this but backed out when i read it doesn't play wave or flac files.

[StanleyB]

I don't have problems with mp3 for most of my music. The 'good' stuff I still prefer on CD anyhow.

Stan

[kalozois100]

Now this piece of kit looks very promising


http://whathifi.com/Review/HD-Digitech-HDX-1000-1TB/

[Peter Stockwell]

Although there’s much detail to surround soundtracks, we found music playback to be rather lacklustre.Although there’s much detail to surround soundtracks, we found music playback to be rather lacklustre.

This would make me hesitate right from the off, but OTOH, if you use a DAC it's probably not an issue.

[kalozois100]

Thanks for the warning I hadn't come across that piece of info