JJZolx;296624 Wrote: > > Functions as a CD player. +1 > Touchscreen. +1 > All in one ripping and database system. +2 > Of course, it's a different paradigm, with some shortcomings compared > to the slim approach. Biggest is probably lack of multi-zone playback, > but then again SD hasn't exactly mastered that one yet and few > audiophiles are concerned with multi-zone. > Lack of wireless networking. +10! You can bet that will save them a > massive amount of development and support costs (gathering from what > we've seen at SD), as well as saving their customers endless headaches. > If someone wants a wireless connection they can attach it to a WAP. > Very smart. Of course the internal hard drive means that no network is > even necessary.
Upon reflection I agree with all of this, apart from the zoning bit. I don't pretend to understand NaimNet but the blurb about the HDX states "Streams to 6 StreamNet devices". The more I think about the HDX the more i think that Naim have got it right and that it is far from flawed product. Considering their probable target market as it stands at the moment it seems well aimed. It is attempting to take all the hassle and geekness out of network music. Even I am attracted to dumping the wireless network and anyone who can afford a Naim kit can afford an electrician to wire in the network cable. I personally don't want a CD player or a ripper and would want much bigger (and simply/cheaply upgradeable hard drives)... but then I am comfortable with computers and technology (but not the time they take up). I don't really care what lossless format the music plays in as long as tags are supported (and I see it supports flac anyway). I'm interested how quiet the device is and how good the interface and remote are. I've not found out yet, but it looks like the screen is on the HDX (damn) and so presumably not on the remote, which is a flaw IMHO. My guess is that they'll produce a cut down version nearer to my requirements in the near future. I've attached a Naim to Dealer missive (which I probably shouldn't have). MC +-------------------------------------------------------------------+ |Filename: Naim's HDX (Retailer Info).pdf | |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4981| +-------------------------------------------------------------------+ -- ModelCitizen Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known. SB+ > Bryston 4BSST > PMC OB1s. http://www.last.fm/user/ModelCitizen ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ModelCitizen's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=446 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=46767 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
