Sonore Music Server

Chris Connaker has just published a review of the Sonore Music Serve at The Computer Audiophile. His conclusion:

Like any high end audio purchase one must consider the pros and cons of the Sonore Music Server. On the plus side I consider the absolute ease of bit perfect playback at all sample rates and the appliance-like nature of the system as overwhelming positives. Possible negatives include the lack of a built-in solid metadata editor, fear of an unknown operating system for some users, and a chassis that may be a bit too large. None of these are show stoppers in my book. Perhaps the single question potential purchasers should ask themselves is this, "Do I want to give up control for the simplicity of an appliance-like server or do I want to retain control to configure and install any piece of software I desire?" There's no right or wrong answer to this question. Throughout this review I made an effort to mention the Linux operating system by name as infrequently as possible. By doing this I hope to convey that music servers of this type are something entirely different from DIY geek machines. This review is not about Linux versus OS X versus Windows. It's about a final product that offers something audiophiles are seeking. Interested or hesitant audiophiles will be happy to know Simple Design is taking part in Rocky Mountain Audiofest 2010. At RMAF curious consumers can bring in their own music bread, put it in the Sonore Music Server Toaster, push a button, and produce music toast. There's a lot to be said for simplicity and stellar sound quality.

You can read the full review here.