With my Martini and Music, I'd like an Olive

[Bun-Bun]

Exactly. A better PC soundcard does nothing for my Klipsch La Scala spekers. As to a "non portable iPod" it has two USB ports that allow me to load whatever onto the iPod Nano my daughter has, or any future iPod dingus I may acquire. But that isn't what I want it for.

1. To integrate audiophile improvement into my rack of stereo gear. (Carver, and a Denon tape deck.)

2. To digitize me entire LP collection and some my Dad owns.

My PC can't do either of those.

Occhi

Looking at the data sheet, it's looking better than I had thought. It's definitely an option if you don't want to involve a computer in the process.

I do note that their playlist software only runs on Macs.:)

Also, like any hard-disk based thing, I'd be sure to back it up once you've got it all loaded.