If I understood everything correctly, I need the Transporter mainly for its DAC. If the processor has a quality DAC, I can go with a Squeezebox or another media-streamer which I need anyway for video off network. Thank you for pointing out Vortexbox 'Agillis'! And 'Earwaxer' I did mean that transferring a file over TCP/IP to a Squeezebox is likely superior to S/PDIF or even USB out of a PC. Re setup: As part of a move to Blu-Ray, I have the opportunity to upgrade everything. Wanted to see what knowledgeable people had done to get decent stereo alongside multi-channel audio. Until now I kept music and movies apart so never faced the question. I'd likely go with another pair of Salk speakers - Veracity HT2-TL's or Song Towers(http://www.salksound.com) for the Main channels and they will build me a matching Center speaker. Jim Salk, the owner, suggested that I first try my existing on-wall Polk's for surround with that before ordering new surrounds. An amplifier delivering 200-250 watts into 4 Ohms will be fine for these speakers. Will keep my existing Polk PS-350 sub for movies but may look at a more "musical" sub later. The TL's go down to 32HZ and I haven't felt the need for a sub with them in my PC location. I'd like to be able to stack everything as compactly as possible so low heat is a desirable. A stereo example - http://www.psaudio.com/ps/products/detail/hca-2-power-amplifier I can even place books on top of it!
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