You still need a computer on somewhere for a Squeezebox, running SlimServer (SlimServer is the software that indexes tracks, and it is still stored on the PC).
One difference is that the computer can be located very very far away from the stereo. So if your computer makes noise, it no longer impacts the music. Another difference is that the analog output from the Squeezebox almost definitely sounds much better that the analog output from your sound card. Again, it'll sound better. If you use an optical connection, though, it's the same. Another difference is that the Squeezebox is easier to work with. It's not as heavy, it has a handy easy-to-use remote control, and although I still wouldn't recommend it, it's probably a bit safer to use in a hazardous party-like environment where one spilled drink could fry your laptop for good. And finally, Squeezebox supports lots of features that aren't even supported by some big-name PC jukebox software. Features like: gapless playback, automatic volume adjustment (that CD from the eighties won't be all quiet compared to your other CDs anymore), ARTISTSORT (want Bob Dylan sorted under "D"? No problem!), etc. It's worth it. Really. Every penny. -- CatBus ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CatBus's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=7461 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=31317 _______________________________________________ discuss mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
