I understand Wadia is coming out with their new i170 which seems to be a gift from above for those amateurs amongst us that still like the practicality of going through iTunes (preferably with lossless files of course). If I understand it correctly I can download lossless files to an iPod, then plug it into the i170, and out comes the most beautiful signal that my amp readily understands.

First of all, thanks to everyone who is sharing their wisdom, experience, ideas and suggestions in this forum. It is a great way for neophytes, newbies and other wannabies like myself to learn a thing or two about to experience sound with quality a tad better than your regular AM radio station.

My question relates to how certain components fit together, and what purpose they serve.

This is funny stuff, hey only $1,000 worth of open mind, open wallet!!!! Do these need footers and MPINGO blocks to help do it's magic, or are these self powered magic coat hangers!!!! Magic coat Hangers!!! Another audio breakthrough!!!!

For Squeezeboxin'. Been really diggin The Band lately, as well as UK bands like The Zombies, and some garage rock. I'd appreciate those url's...