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Apple vs PC for Music System

I'm pretty familiar with XP owning both a desktop and laptop. But I want to put together a similar system to the Apple TV Setup featured in the Absolute Sound and PS Audio.

However when looking at PCs at a local store they had a windows media computer that looked really interestesting that I'm considering purchasing for just audio into my Levinson DAC. I was told I could use an iPod Touch to control this system just like I could an Apple TV.
Also this system included a BluRay Disc drive. The setup looked very cool and very hi tech.

So to do this system right, should I stick with Apple only like the Absolute Sound or a combo of Apple w/PC to do the ripping, or all PC with Sata drives like the computer store would customize for me w/I-Tunes/iPod running the show?
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ejliu
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HTPC takes a lot of tweaking to set up correctly. A lot of work around is required. Check out AVS forum for more details. It's very ann

Apple solution is simplier, more expensive and most likely less powerful than most HTPC at the same price point.

Depending on the time factor, if you are willing to spend hours tweaking, HTPC is a perfect hobby. Otherwise, get an Apple.
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