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Ian, thank you so much for the response! I wasn't thinking so much of a separate unit as much as maybe an optical out or even a 1/8" headphone/line level output from the existing design, allowing it to operate as a full-function standalone piece or as a receiving source for a bigger system as well.

Of course, I was only thinking along these lines for economy of production; I have no idea of the market for a device like that above, since I'm only now wrapping my head around the uses for a product like the AxiomAir.

I was talking to Joyce about it last night and likened the A^A to a TiVo...which we adopted to pretty early. We found that when we tried to explain to others how TiVo changed the way we watched TV, many couldn't really wrap their heads fully around it. I think it took using one for a few weeks before you realized that you could totally re-think how your TV is used to watch broadcasted shows.

My gut feeling is that a product like the AxiomAir will change the way I listen to, and enjoy, music.... even if I'm not sure how yet!

Ian, my use case for this AxiomAir gateway would be my soon-to-be dedicated two-channel set-up. My amplifier for this set-up is functionally minimal. It has RCA inputs, no optical or HDMI but surprisingly, it has a USB input for MP3 players. I see the gateway has RCA outputs for interfacing to my amp.

I would love to have a subwoofer in my two-channel (2.1?) set-up but I don't have a sub out from the amp. If you had a sub out jack on the gateway, you'd open up the possibility of me buying a sub.

In fact, you may be able to treat more ears to your subwoofers if you had a sub out on the AxiomAir.

As for my main system, I can't see how I would use this gateway. There isn't enough of a differentiator between my Onk and the AxiomAir at this time.

I also have some input on the market about subs but I will send you an e-mail about that.

I would find a use for something like this.

Question for the kickstarter. It doesn't say if we are getting billed in CAD or USA? The price difference with an exchange rate does add up to a good $130+ difference between the two currencies.

Ian,
It would be interesting to see if there is any demand for the Pi, DAC, AND AMP in a self contained package. I have a pair of M3's being driven by an old receiver and an Apple Airport Express for streaming. It would be great to get rid of the old beast, and replace it with this - It would fit the bill perfectly. Plus the power upgrade wouldn't hurt either.

Ian, in thinking about the above design you posted, I realize that it WOULD be something I would be interested in as well, although the form factor being similar to the AxiomAir is not necessary in my case.

I was thinking last night that such a unit, at a reduced cost without the amp, drivers, crossover and possibly the elegant form factor would allow someone like me (who has multiple "traditional" systems everywhere I spend any time) to STILL offer room-to-room "whole house" music continuity at a less-expensive cost than buying a full AxiomAir for each location.

I guess this is really what a SONOS system offers....I've never really checked into that. But it would keep within the A^A architecture and GUI interface.

Well, I kicked my starter in the butt and bought one.

Hi Matt,

It is all in USD at Kickstarter but we are including the GST/HST everywhere in Canada.

I was beginning to think these conversations were taking the usual path of "please turn your new product into more than most people afford because we all want our wishlist added.....".

Then looking at the image of the separate DAC, I realized there is an opportunity for add-ons. That way we can have both.

All I really wanted was a really good sounding wireless speaker system. Then I realized my Squeezebox has aged a lot. It aged well but must be nearing failure. A separate DAC to feed my upstairs stereo and keep it synchronized with the AxiomAire out on the deck would be something I would eventually buy.

It solves my current weakness of really only playing music inside or outside right now. And if it's a separate unit, it becomes flexible in both it's positioning and pricing.

Marketing idea:

Set up a tunage filled NAS at September's event accommodations and put a unit in every room with an offer to purchase it (then or after production) at a discounted price. I doubt security of the devices would be an issue with this type of crowd but it could be worked into the security deposit with the help of the accommodations.

If nothing else, it would be the topic of conversation all weekend.