Simon I just wish Sonos would co-operate!

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(19-06-2014 10:26)DavidHB Wrote:  

(19-06-2014 05:26)simoncn Wrote:  Multichannel and DSD are server features, not control point features. If you use Kinsky with MinimServer, both of these are supported.

Thanks, Simon. You live and learn. Will Kazoo Server support MultiChannel, I wonder? I'd guess that, in Linn land, DSD (like wireless networking and USB connections) is a no-no.

The general point here (which also comes back to the OP's concerns about Sonos) is that, when the software is a function of the hardware (and provided for free), we should expect its design and feature set to be driven by the marketing of the hardware, rather than by a separate, 'ideal' software design concept. The limitations of such software should, therefore, not surprise us. Software writers like Bubbleguuum have to provide extra features (and, if possible, better design) to persuade us to part with our money. When they do this, we prefer their products.

David

Sure.... but I disagree Linn has done this well...

They have neglected the software side (at the expense of the hardware) IMHO

My experience is it;s ALL about the software...

As users of this fantastic MinimServer and MinimStreamer would testify I'm sure..