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It doesnt seem to have its own dedicated display, from what I can see in the photos. project86 was very specific re his requirements back in the OP:
1) The device needs to handle FLAC files. I consider this the standard for serious listening.
2) It needs to have a dedicated display, capable of file navigation and most other basic functions. The majority of us don’t have (or want to have) a monitor in our listening systems.
3) The device must have a digital output for use with an outboard DAC. It can be toslink, coaxial, or AES/EBU. It doesn’t matter as long as it is digital. This will keep it relevant should the user ever want to upgrade.
Some might argue that using a tablet/smartphone as your 'display' is an even better solution, but I dont think your PGN meets the criteria. P86 ?
I have a successful story to share on the topic:
I have used:
flac files on Patriot Gauntlet Node (portable battery-powered NAS) -> SAMBA streaming -> AcePlayer Pro app -> iPhone 3GS w/ IOS 5.
It doesnt seem to have its own dedicated display, from what I can see in the photos. project86 was very specific re his requirements back in the OP:
1) The device needs to handle FLAC files. I consider this the standard for serious listening.
2) It needs to have a dedicated display, capable of file navigation and most other basic functions. The majority of us don’t have (or want to have) a monitor in our listening systems.
3) The device must have a digital output for use with an outboard DAC. It can be toslink, coaxial, or AES/EBU. It doesn’t matter as long as it is digital. This will keep it relevant should the user ever want to upgrade.
Some might argue that using a tablet/smartphone as your 'display' is an even better solution, but I dont think your PGN meets the criteria. P86 ?