Newbie asking general advice about starting up as a computer audiophile

[rentaghost]

Perhaps I am over complicating things - and should perhaps go for a Squeezebox Touch which is already a mini computer ready optimise for dealing with sound only. And no doubt the SB Touch should at "least" be a lot better than any CD player based transport.

Sad thing is that the SB Touch does not have async USB out. Can't have it all I suppose - at least the SB Touch should act as a very high quality transport at the very least.

[Eric]

Sorry to jump in. It is fairly simple I believe.
If a SB Touch solution makes you feel happy: go for it.
If you are serious with the subject:
"asking general advice about starting up as a computer audiophile",
then follow the advice of the experienced computer audiophiles on this forum.

Cheers
Eric