I just got the Squeezebox Duet and have been using it for a few days. I have it set up through a Pro-Ject power box amp and a pair of Mordaunt Short Carnival 2 speakers and it sounds great. Works very well. The system does deliver what it offers. Overall, it was well-worth the $400 I spent on it. There are, however, a few things to look out for. First of all, not user-friendly for people who aren't tech-savvy. The software (which is open source so should improve) is a little clunky and not all that customizable. Also, the remote takes a good 30 seconds to power up, which can be a little annoying if you're impatient. Having said that, it's sweet. I'm streaming tons of music from my cpu to the squeezebox. My cpu doesn't even have to be on for me to access internet radio and other music services through the device. My best friend has the Sonos set up and, in my opinion, this sounds at least as good (you're not forced to use the crappy amp found within the Sonos unit so, theoretically, you can have better sound) and works just as well. The Squeezebox remote has a longer battery life and, unlike the Sonos, the battery can be replaced. Sonos finally has some serious competition.
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There are, however, a few things to look out for. First of all, not user-friendly for people who aren't tech-savvy. The software (which is open source so should improve) is a little clunky and not all that customizable. Also, the remote takes a good 30 seconds to power up, which can be a little annoying if you're impatient.
Having said that, it's sweet. I'm streaming tons of music from my cpu to the squeezebox. My cpu doesn't even have to be on for me to access internet radio and other music services through the device.
My best friend has the Sonos set up and, in my opinion, this sounds at least as good (you're not forced to use the crappy amp found within the Sonos unit so, theoretically, you can have better sound) and works just as well.
The Squeezebox remote has a longer battery life and, unlike the Sonos, the battery can be replaced. Sonos finally has some serious competition.