My son keeps saying the same, then he mentions the separate controller software, needing an OS with Java, oh yeah, and a MongoDB backend, and I just think…
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Nah!
I’ve no doubt it can be done with a cloud instance somewhere but it all seems a bit OTT when all I want is a couple of access points and 2 or 3 SSIDs at most 
I have some seriously good speaker cables from OePhi and Puritan Ultimate power. I spent some money on analog cables but not convinced. Digital not convinced at all.
If you get the stuff from Broadbandbuyer you get 3 years free remote management. It’s cheap thereafter. You can run it on a QNAP, but you need to know some techie stuff. Even with remote management, there is a lot of fine tuning that can be done locally to get the best performance, and it’s a very intuitive app.
The Virgin Hub4 has pretty amazing coverage and they have a new Hub5 that is meant to be even better. The Hub4 speed is not bad.
Might be able to run it on my old synology too.
Still seems like a lot of faff though - I was, amongst other things, a “cloud architect” for a blue chip until 2020, so maybe a bit like an Aero engineer who won’t fly in commercial aircraft 
I’m sure you can manage it!
When you buy your first product you fill in an online form with your chosen wifi network name, password etc, and the device on receipt is plug and play.
They have very good support, and there are loads of videos showing how to set up self-management on Sinology or QNAP.
For me that sounds just dreadful. The rest with DIY videos sounds fine. Vive la difference! Of course though!
Actually it’s brilliant. It’s an Enterprise level wifi system and most enterprises prefer to have external management of this sort of tech. Plus it’s free for three years. The DIY self management does need quite a lot of networking knowledge.
The online form is simply to commission any new device purchased for your system. If you DIY you have to commission it yourself. Why would you want that grief?
The system still gives you a huge amount of control about how you use it, connect devices, for example whether you want to use mesh or not.
I tried a couple of other systems and this knocks everything else out the park.
Well, I am playing a ripped file from this CD. Then I played the CD in PST. This CD is in the treasure box too since it is kind of rare.
Again, I do not hear any difference between the two. I think I don’t need to chase rainbows anymore. My goal of matching streaming to discs has been met. I have one potential upgrade to try, or not. 
Next mission impossible: elevate streaming to vinyl! Back to the future!
Oh oh! Now I understand why you are still crawling deeper into the rabbit hole 
You are seeking that impossible dream. I hope you will get there one day, but I am not so sure that will be anytime soon. 
It’s possible.
Oops, actually, I was talking about YOUR next impossible mission, my friend. Unlike you, my adventure into the mysteries of streaming is still ongoing, I’m still in the middle of it to be honest.
Since you, along with a few others, have contributed to encouraging me to embark on my digital journey, I wanted to return the favor: by tempting you to make a turntable reappear in your system to take up the new challenge!
Thanks for the ecouragement! I made the smartest decision to get rid of all my records long ago, otherwise I would probably jump back into a deeper rabbit hole again when I get bored. If I buy one record now it will go to waste dump along with my CDs. She is not kidding so I am safe! 
I am a bit proud (among other digital converts) in helping you to get on the digital journey. You are now leading the crusade to find the next digital holy grail, and we are the followers to watch how far can you go! This is fun
How deep I can go, down this rabbit hole!
Thanks for your help!
Happy Cake Day!
Congratulations on the slice of cake. 
Please take a deep breath and time to estimate how much that piece cost. Per slice as well as the small bites hanging out with this crowd of audio over-achievers.
Lets wait a day, before we disparage the cake. 
This year’s annual cake is ultra expensive! But I’m done with all the pure silver candles so the admission cost of next annual cake should be a lot lower😆
Happy cake day Donald! You have progressed beautifully this year. It just gets better and better and yes, more expensive too, but totally worth it. 
