maggior wrote: 
> Most people seem content to use general purpose uPnP or DLNA devices. 
> These devices already will play mp3 files, so such a product already
> exists.
> 
> A friend at work told me today I need to "give up on the squeezebox
> thing".  He recently bought a Grace Radio because he wanted something
> generally compatable with his various uPnP devices.  "Why do you need a
> special server?" he asked.
> 
> I explained that "general purpose" doesn't really work for somebody that
> has a large collection and wants good sound quality, ease of library
> navigation, and gapless playback.
> 
> He just waved his hand dismissing all of that - clearly it's not
> something he cares about.  I suspect his feelings are pretty
> representative of the typical user.
> 
> I think that squeezebox-like devices will continue to be a niche
> product.  I don't think you will see this integrated into any other
> products.
> 
> Sonos is already filling this niche and is apparently successful at it. 
> No sure that there is really room for any more...is it really that large
> of a niche?

+1.  Sad but true, I suspect.


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