[WC]

http://mobile.twice.com/article/473539-Pioneer_Elite_Adds_Component_Audio_Streamers.php

Look kind of interesting. It will be interesting how they sound with 32 bit DACs.

[Noseyears]

What about this?

It comes with Nice features. Something unusual in a home system at this price. ($399)

[WC]

http://blog.highresaudio.com/en/2011/digitalhighend/double-impact-from-japan/

Here is a breakdown of the specs. The N-50 appears more cost effective than a Squeezebox Touch and moderately priced DAC like the Schiit Bifrost or Peachtree DAC*it. I guess we will have to see how it sounds. It uses an AKM DAC.

[eclein]

They certainly look nice and the spes are real good...who wants to be the tester??? You have to buy it though..........if it sounds excellent it might be the way to go if your just getting into hi-res!!

[WC]

Well since I don't have a streamer or a DAC, it looks pretty interesting to me. I would most likely need to wait til next summer to get one, but we'll see. 

[Wayne1]

http://blog.highresaudio.com/en/2011/digitalhighend/double-impact-from-japan/

Here is a breakdown of the specs. The N-50 appears more cost effective than a Squeezebox Touch and moderately priced DAC like the Schiit Bifrost or Peachtree DAC*it. I guess we will have to see how it sounds. It uses an AKM DAC.

FYI, the Touch uses an AKM DAC that is rated to 24/192. The current software used with the Touch limits it to 24/96. If someone is willing to take a lot of time writing code, they might be able to get a Touch to play 24/192 files.

What matters more to the sound of the unit is what is used for the analog output section and power supply.

With all that said, the new Pioneer products do look interesting. I would love to be able to take a look under the hood on one of those. If anyone picks up one of them, send it on over to me. I would be delighted to compare it to a modded Touch. 

[HT cOz]

That looks nice ! 

[prokennex]

Hopefully there is ample room inside for some tweeking or mods.

[eclein]

Wayne- have you gotten a touch yet and just gone nuts on it to see what major overhauls you could actually do-sorry I'm off topic but I have to ask while he is around here....

[WC]

Ed,

Check out Wayne's site. He has Analog and digital mods to the touch itself.