Jerry,

If you haven't already, you might want to take a look at the new Squeezebox from Slim Devices, which now supports multiple formats, such as FLAC. http://www.slimdevices.com

If you're not familiar with this device, it still uses your PC as the music server, but all of the audio conversion is done in the device itself and not by an audio card in the PC. The device communicates with the PC via Ethernet, which also takes care of the remote control of the PC issue.

One downside for your setup might be the lack of a video output for onscreen menu control. However, the Squeezebox has a very nice flourescent display that is very readable and useable. If your HT gear is hidden away than this would be problematic.

Anyway, I'm a very happy user of the SliMP3 device, which is the predecessor to the Squeezebox. Despite being MP3 and analog output only, I'm very, very satisfied with the audio performance in conjunction with my Meridian gear.

Regards,

Dan W.



[This message has been edited by Lerxst (edited 01-07-2004).]