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The Rpi solution requires a network, based on some quick reading, so no-go there. The Transporter, which I lusted after for years, also is streaming only so while I wish it would work, it doesn't. Basically if someone just made a Transporter/Touch or similar that could actually deal with having a 2TB drive hanging off the back that would do it. Sadly, the Touch gets pissed with drives that big and kept stopping/buffering mid-song.

Epic fail.

You know, it doesn't even really need the ripping functionality. That's just a nice to have. Part of the issue is that I've basically a) hated every iPod dock I've ever used and b ) don't want an iPod Touch for this duty with it's limited HD capacity. If they still made the Classic I'd probably buy one. If they basically took your average USB portable HD and just strapped a display on it it'd work too.

I looked at that one last night, Todd. Great minds... And ironically enough, the eventual plan is to have a vinyl rig in the office.

I had to the chance to hear this (and its larger cousin) recently and Doug's work continues to impress.

At a bare minimum I'd have to get a dedicated permit for something like an iPad, not to mention a Laptop or PC looking thingy. Hence me wanting to have it look as much like a CD player or home stereo component as possible.

I didn't say it couldn't have network connectivity just that it can't require it for day to day usage. There is no public network at my office and that's where I want to use this.

Yeah, I really don't a laptop and unfortunately don't have the time to figure out how to custom build a box with a touch screen, etc. But I don't mind something that I have to control with a smartphone in order for it to be more useful. A used Olive 04HD might suit the bill if I can find a decent one at a fair price.

That's actually the Sony that I was looking at yesterday. Issue #1 is the puny HD (500GB) which can be overcome with an external, Issue #2 is the ~$1000 price tag, Issue #3 is I don't need or want the built-in speaker amps. I know I'm after a product that evidently nobody else wants (hence no one making them) but jebus I'd hoped to find something for about half what I'm seeing...

So what I'm after isn't truly a squeezebox alternative but that's as close a description as I can find. Probably a better comparison is to the Sony HAP1ZS but that's way out of my league. In essence what I'm looking for is a music player with a HD inside that I can rip or transfer content to, has an intelligent and usable interface that doesn't require an external monitor, does not require a network connection to function, and doesn't cost $2k. Perhaps even better put is what I really want is an iPod that's wall powered, with a larger display and larger HD. A decent internal DAC would be a bonus. I don't want to just use a laptop. I don't want to use an iPad. I don't want to use an iPod. Thoughts, suggestions and entertaining profanity are welcome.

Agreed, that is very nice.

Happy Birthday!

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Looks like a cool part and something that should be easy to retrofit into an existing build. I'll be curious to hear your experiences.

RIP, Chris.

Happy birthday!

Those look like they would be fun to use as an output coupling cap.

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Thanks Marshall!

You guys are harsh. On Topic - the iPhone's voice recognition is awful compared to Google's. That's my biggest frustration so far. It routinely gets simple words wrong, ends sentences prematurely and flat out refuses to work occasionally. WTF is up with that? My Galaxy S3 from 3+ years ago was better in this regard...

From one proud papa to the rest, Happy Father's Day.

That sucks, Shelly.

Did 34 at just under 19mph and it kicked my ass. The speed was the result of a couple, much faster, friends coming along for the ride.

And VIR. I love that place. Any idea which course they run?

That looks like a ton of fun and extraordinarily reasonably priced.