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In Reply to: RE: Finally, the beginning of the end for computers as transports... posted by audioengr on March 18, 2015 at 10:01:38
"One port is better than zero ports.."
Boy talk about stockholm syndrome...
Ethernet is clearly the next interface despite certain DAC manufacturers (not you) and gear heads who seem to think it is not.
But the problem is there IS no Ethernet port on this machine either.
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It will probably work well as an expensive remote control gadget. Zero ports would work fine for this purpose (not counting wireless and power as "ports"). Or you could use a $79 Android tablet, like I use to control my Chromcast/TV if yu don't care about a snazzy physical package and low screen quality.
The Transport function shouldn't be near the user anyhow. The functions of file storage, transport, DAC, and user control are all separate logical functions and are probably best packaged separately.
Tony Lauck
"Diversity is the law of nature; no two entities in this universe are uniform." - P.R. Sarkar
"The Transport function shouldn't be near the user anyhow. The functions of file storage, transport, DAC, and user control are all separate logical functions and are probably best packaged separately"
Exactly, and that is why ethernet is king and that is how I have my systems set up..separate DAC, transport, hard drives, and control point.
"But the problem is there IS no Ethernet port on this machine either."
Huh? That is a problem for you??? I thought I was the only one left with cables attached to my PC's.
From the specs linked on the Audiostream site.
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Wi-Fi
802.11ac Wi-Fi wireless networking;
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible
"
And there's no place for your buggy whip either!
Damn young whippersnappers! Get off my lawn!
Cerebrate!
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