[slinkelist] why didn't this get sent thru the first time?

[Damon Permezel]

I basically agree with everything Marc says.  I have an 8x8 analog
switch for which I paid many times more than the dXs, and had I
been able to (less than a year ago) purchase the dXs, I would have
saved myself a bundle.

My only concern is: what is the upgrade story.  If I buy one of
the first, will I kick myself for not waiting a few months until
all the bugs are ironed out?

Not that I am anticipating lots of bugs -- my slinke has to be one
of the best purchases I'v made, satisfaction wise.  I'd just like
to hear what the upgrade story is, if there is one.

Marc Parker sez:
> I think the DXS is a component that is VERY much needed in the home 
> automation market, and the price is RIGHT. Anyone spending serious money on
> creating large integrated music collection "on line" immediately recognizes
> the value of this device. I am very please it is about to happen and certain
> many people in the field will also find it is the missing link in their
> system design.
> 
> Of course the person that has 70 or even 270 CDs wouldn't care. But someone
> trying to tie together 1K or 2K+ worth of media will rejoice that this
> product is available at twice the price! If I'm spending 3 or 4K for a
> system, what's 5 or 6 hundred to make it all work seamlessly?
> 
> I also praise Colby for not cheaping out and producing an inferior
> component. This is top drawer, first class piece of hardware and there will
> be MANY people happy to pay the price to have it.
>