Originally Posted by Seeker_UK
So should I forget streaming for the time being, save my pennies for an 808 and get an ID40 first.
I don't think you should do that, No.

You could do Three things now, each at Minimal Cost, and none of which will ever go to waste, in that they can always be used as part of a longer term solution anyway:

1) Buy a Squeezbox Touch for �180 on Amazon or elsewhere.

2) Buy a 128Gb (or 64Gb) USB Memory Card for about �140 (the 128Gb will allow around 400 CDs........good for a start).

3) Use dBpoweramp and your Laptop and start Ripping your CDs.

Transfer and Store the Ripped CDs onto the USB Card.

Insert the Card into the back of the SB Touch; select what you want to listen to and press Play. Obviously connect the SB Touch to your Meridian by Coax / Optical.

See what you think of the Sound Quality and Convenience.

Then remember that all the other BS that we all go on about here are just evolutions of the above, allowing more CDs to be stored, and perhaps some other options

If you're apprehensive, start with the above; minimal expense to allow you to see what all the fuss is about.

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