haraldo;264078 Wrote: > > > The DS locks you into a Linn proprietary architecture > You have to use all Linn products to get the full benefit... That's not > open architecture to me. > > Harald N
The Linn DS is based on UPnP, a totally open standard. It doesn't dictate what server software you use, what control device/remote you use, what NAS you use, what amp you use, or anything else for that matter. You get the "full benefit" by pairing it with whatever you want to. By way of contrast, if I want to control a Squeezebox, I have to run Squeezecenter as my server - more restrictive, but perfectly acceptable given the power & flexibility of the server software. Now, what I want is a UPnP plugin to squeezecenter 7 so that I can control a DS using the new Duet controller. That way I'll be getting the full benefit of the DS (plugged into my existing amp & speakers in my lounge) and of my squeezeboxes elsewhere in the house, all with a single server/control setup. Such a plugin could allow Squeezecenter to control other UPnP receivers(audio, video, whatever) on the market, giving users a choice of hardware to complement the Squeezebox and Transporter. Obviosuly not a priority for Logitech themselves (who make money selling the Squeezeboxes), but perhaps for somebody obsessed with open architecture? Anyone want to build me one (I lack the skills to do so myself)? -- netim3 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ netim3's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=219 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=38815 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
