[shard]

Not sure where to put this thread since it kinda fits in a few categories (Source, Portable etc). Mods please move this thread if you feel that I posted it in the wrong category.

I am looking for a hard disk based source with an optical or digital coax out that I can put through my DAC.

One thing, I do not want a PC. I am not picky, it can be a portable player or a full sized component and it only needs to support a lossless format, any one will do, any support for compressed formats will be a bonus.

Anyone know of anything that fits my description on the market?

Thanks in advance.

 

[lini]

Hmmm... you could check the new Hermstedt Highfidelio, for example - over there: http://www.hermstedt.de/english/hifi...hifidelio.html

Greetings from Hannover!

Manfred / lini

 

[shard]

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Originally Posted by lini Hmmm... you could check the new Hermstedt Highfidelio, for example - over there: http://www.hermstedt.de/english/hifi...hifidelio.html Greetings from Hannover! Manfred / lini

Thank you, that is exactly what I am looking for. Now the hard part is trying to buy it.

 

[drminky]

iRiver H-140 is an ipod-like device that has a digital optical out. (Not the nicest interface, but it works, and is easily availiable)

Not sure if it supports flac or ape, but definitely supports wav and mp3

 

[McRat]

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Originally Posted by shard Thank you, that is exactly what I am looking for. Now the hard part is trying to buy it.

Cambridge Audio has just launched a similar device as a part of their Azur line.

http://www.homecinemachoice.com/cgi-...ws.php?id=7320

http://www.audioholics.com/ces/CESmi...leAzur640H.php

This one should be a lot easier to grab, at least when it hits the shelves in a little while. Although I do like the look of that German machine a bit more and it also supports Flac unlike the Azur.

 

[shard]

The iRiver H-120/140 has been discontinued I think.

Hmm, Cambridge Audio, we have a dealer for that in Singapore.

Thanks for the information. Anymore?