Hi all! I've been using an SB2 since it came out (and an SB1 for a couple of months before that), and I'm looking for an upgrade. Whishlist:
- DAC that can do 24/96+, at least via digital out - support for multi-channel audio (via HDMI) Well, the Touch only gets 1/2 and has a ton of features I do not need (touch screen, integrated server, ...). Did they *have* to throw the slim / thin client concept out of the window? So I've been waiting for a more direct SB3 or even Transporter successor - actually the Transporter would do, only nobody is selling any, go figure -, but there's no new models on the horizon, so I've been thinking, get a Touch or three before Logitech axes that, too. Now, I've never used Squeezenetwork / mysqueezebox.com and very much don't want to. Not everything needs to be closely integrated with the Internet, much less a proprietary service. There's privacy issues, security issues, reliability issues - all for functionality that I don't need and that could easily be done via server plugins. More than that, I see the service as an attempt to take back the openness that was another one of Slim Devices' core concepts by moving as much functionality as possible out of the server, and frankly that pisses me off. If I'm forced to register I won't buy a Touch, it's that simple. So, - Can I setup a Touch, as currently in the European retail channels, without registering? - If I run the Touch without an account, what am I missing compared to my (also unregistered) SB2? - ... compared to the "full" experience? - Can I still keep it's firmware current? - Can I still benefit from the various mods people are doing, e. g. EDO? I'm perfectly willing to jump through a few hoops and I know my way around Linux but I'd like to know how much trouble it's going to be before I drop over €200. TIA, Chris
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