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Mlsstl: can you help me with some further info on the Vortexbox. I looked at their website and did not see this info. For instance, if using the Vortexbox, is there a way of choosing/altering file format of ripped CDs, e.g., can one choose WAV, FLAC or any other format? Can one select a bit rate/word depth? Do you receive instructions on how to use the laptop/tablet to control the Vortexbox?

I am pretty new to this area of audio so my questions may be inane or ridiculous, and if so, I apologize. Regards, Rich

Thanks Misstl. I will check it out. Regards, Rich

Thanks Misstl. I will check it out. Regards, Rich

Thanks Bondmanp. Interesting. My web connection is Verizon Broadband(cannot get FiOS way out here in the country) into a Dell desktop with Windows 7 64 .. I see no problems with using Broadband though.

Are you wired or wireless from your computer to the VB? My computer is not located in a way that would allow easy wired connection to the music system. I may have to get a laptop and dedicate it to the music system.

I had planned to get the J Rivers ripping/converting software, and I assume it would function the same as/as good as the dBPoweramp??

I also think my move would be to Go from the Vortexbox to my Cambridge Stream Magic 6 (it contains a DAC & pre-) to my amp. I assume it would be better to go from the VB to the SM6 via wire rather than wireless(if the VB is capable of wireless)

I have a SB Touch also, but as I see it, it would be an extra step to go VB to the Touch and then to SM6.

Again, I am not sure I understand all of this, being pretty new to it. Regards, Rich