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Logitech Touch vs Duet

I'm very interested in getting a Logitech streaming device fed into an external DAC. Questions however to those that have used either but preferably both:

1. Has one device been more reliable then the other? I've read through a lot of the virtual systems and many users cite "great when it works" referring to the Duet.

2. Other then 'touch' commands are there any advantages from one or the other? The Touch is newer but also cheaper then the Duet at least where I live.

3. Is there anything annoying about the Touch i.e size, interface, drop-outs?

Any advice or comments would be most welcome.

Thanks
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knghifi
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Due to the distance between my MW Transporter and listening chair, I bought a Duet only to use as a remote. I like having my music collection at my finger tips. For me it was just plug and play without any issues. Got a great deal from Crutchfield and have been very please with the purchase.
knghifi
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Ozzy, have you tried 24/96 flac downloads? It's amazing ... checkout hdtracks.com. Touch supports 24/96 but not sure about your Cary 306 SACD.

I can't consistently ear a difference between a transport and pc but sometimes I find it sounds better via pc. The sound is smoother ... I think if the wireless network is reliable and buffer is big enough, it should be more consistent via pc than reading a CD off a drive.

One of the reasons I chose MW Transporter is to eliminate another cable/layer for more potential jitter problems.

It's a GREAT idea to backup your music. I've been using PC audio for ~4 years and my external USB drive died last month. Luckily everything is backed up or I have LOTS of ripping to do again. Got a new 1 TB from Amazon for $88.
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