Just an update , typically , after depositing the money in the importers account , the 1 unit in stock , turned out to be NO units in stock , so they are sending me a SB for me to use till they get a new tranporter in , in early Jan.
Im somewhat dissapointed.

I have always been anal about ripping , I started copying discs for my other systems some years ago and used EAC from word go. I rip to WAV as the "master" , can always convert to other formats from there. I currently have 2 terrabytes in hd space on my main puter systems , so space isnt a major issue.

Along with the Transporter - I also ordered the Logitech Harmony 1000 touch screen remote - looks quite good. At least they have that in stock and getting one with the SB.
I have downloaded Slimserver and the "virtual" Sb (softsqueeze) and have been playing with those.

Roon/Tidal, SBT, Trinnov ST2 , Twin Devialet D premiers, Vivid Audio Giya G1 Spirits, dedicated and treated room.
Meridian gear: 568.2mm and DSP5000's acting as TV speakers.