On Wed, 26 Jul 2006 11:10:50 +0100, "Simon Still" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: > It's interesting all the variations that are possible. I'm sure a lot of > us > are runnign at least one of our SB's into a surround amp and probably > using > the optical out on the SB and using the amp's DA converter. > > Built in amp? don't understand that one. As it is you can use a set of > powered speakers (of which there are increasing numbers available) or a > seperate amp giving the option of other inputs (TV, radio tuner etc).
Powered speakers have their own hassles. They need line cables as well as (long?) power cables which doesn't make for a nice and clean solution. I would welcome an SB with a built in (T-Amp?) amplifier. Perhaps it could be a click on modular extra. Just a little black (or white) box that attaches to the back of an SB and feeds on the line out and a dc out. I really like the idea of having *less* cables. > Built in radio? Internet radio seems to remove the need for an FM or DAB > tuner - if you want one of these get a receiver rather than an amp. I agree, since SD added WMA streaming I can receive all the radio I want over the 'net. > I'm not sure I'd buy a boombox but i can see why people would want one. It's a nice idea. I'm not sure yet if I'd buy one. BTW: I see that the Roku Soundbridge radio is now shipping... Regards, Peter _______________________________________________ discuss mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
