I'm totally weird I guess. I'm very computer literate and couldn't imagine life without but for some reason I am very resistant to the idea of using my laptop as a music source. I like having a stand alone cdp player. Even if it is a kind of computer in desguise, the Perfect Wave appeals to me as an alterative and I look forward to more reviews and like comparisons. Meanwhile I remain in the dark ages of redbook. Having said that I am sure my newly modded marantz, when it appears in my malebox, will be a joy to hear. Brent, the guy in England, knows things about tweaking that most of us can only dream of. He is an extreem tecky with a golden ear and a willingness to try anything and everything.