>>This all seems like an awful lot of money and trouble to end up with something that a good music server could do for a lot less money.
I guess it depends on your situation. I WAS using a SB3 but with the iTransport I can have a high end, 160 GB music server in my main system with a high end DAC. I can also unplug this from the iTransport and listen in my car. I can also listen anywhere with my headphones. Lastly, I have a system in my backyard by my pool with outdoor speakers. I plug the ipod in and it sounds amazing. The iTransport allows me to consolidate my portable music library while also providing high end sound in my main rig. WIN WIN.
I guess it depends on your situation. I WAS using a SB3 but with the iTransport I can have a high end, 160 GB music server in my main system with a high end DAC. I can also unplug this from the iTransport and listen in my car. I can also listen anywhere with my headphones. Lastly, I have a system in my backyard by my pool with outdoor speakers. I plug the ipod in and it sounds amazing. The iTransport allows me to consolidate my portable music library while also providing high end sound in my main rig. WIN WIN.