My own solution is quite similar to what you are considering. I bought a used Benchmark DAC1 that was purchasd new in April of this year. The seller guaranteed me that it is in "new" condition. It arrives on Wednesday.
I will be running: server side decoding of my FLAC files via "Slimserver" >> gigabit ethernet >> Squeezebox2 >> a custom single ended digital coax cable >> DAC1 >> analog out into amplifier >> speakers (no Pre, Pro or Receiver!) The dig-coax connector on the DAC1=BNC and on the SB2=RCA, so I am having a short BNC to RCA cable made so I do not have to use an 'adapter'. *shudder* ;) I wired my house using all CAT6 components and Belden bonded pair CAT6 cable, so will obviously use this as opposed to WIFI. I did get the wireless version of the SB2, just to have the added flexibility however. My FLAC files were encoded from lossless WAV (using the EAC ripper and the FLAC encoder). The sound should be stellar as I now have perfect bit-4-bit sound decoded via an awesome DAC, and pumped directly to my speakers via an Anthem amplifier. I will also eventually be getting a tube amp (on loan from a good friend), and will do some thorough listening test once the setup is complete. -- Jetlag _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
