Streamers that accommodate removable storage?

Fairly dos. In fairness, it's bloody enormous.

Have a look at the various Cambridge ones - they all offer FLAC and through a range of inputs. There's a series of players in the range, including the latest CXN from their new line as well as the existing Minx Xi, the award winning StreamMagic 6 and range topping Azur 851N. There's also the earlier NP30 Sonata which is probably still kicking around too in some places. Have to say I love what Cambridge are doing these days and their products appear to have shaken the "cold and clinical" tag they were lumbered with around five years ago. Look good too.

http://www.cambridgeaudio.com/products/streamers

 

Thanks for the insight! I used CA stuff over ten years ago. I think they do not get enough credit for being cutting edge on digital. They banked on streamers
well before some of their competitors. Their CD players were even super values and they started including digital inputs. Good call!

 

Great minds John...!

 

Bryston BDP-2

http://www.bryston.com/products/digital_audio/BDP-2.html

 

That, in my opinion, the best there is, and a new option is the BDP-USB..with only USB output.

 

I use a WD-TV Live Hub for FLAC and movie playback. 1 TB drive built in

 

Another excellent choice. Sadly, audiophiles are not considering these options. Too bad for them.

 

BlueSound node.. I've been mulling this one over.

 

yes, an excellent choice, I am wondering if the USB port supports FLAC/24/192