Just installed the bridge on my PWD. (my system is PWD -> Krell 400XI -> MIT cables -> B&W 803S)
I can't seem to tell a HUGE difference in sound quality playing FLAC files between the Bridge from my NAS OR Toslink from my MacMini (using Songbird to play). Maybe there is a slight difference but a $700 difference? Hmmm...not sure. But to be fair, I only spend less than 48 hours w/ the Bridge. I'll need to continue my listening.
Net net so far:
- Bridge: nice and very convenient w/ NAS especially with ipod,pad or upcoming Tag-N-Play server.
- For $700, you can buy a used MacMini + used iPad/pod to accomplish pretty much the same output....slightly more cluttered but not a HUGE degradation in sound output.
My 2 cents.
I can't seem to tell a HUGE difference in sound quality playing FLAC files between the Bridge from my NAS OR Toslink from my MacMini (using Songbird to play). Maybe there is a slight difference but a $700 difference? Hmmm...not sure. But to be fair, I only spend less than 48 hours w/ the Bridge. I'll need to continue my listening.
Net net so far:
- Bridge: nice and very convenient w/ NAS especially with ipod,pad or upcoming Tag-N-Play server.
- For $700, you can buy a used MacMini + used iPad/pod to accomplish pretty much the same output....slightly more cluttered but not a HUGE degradation in sound output.
My 2 cents.