Irv,

If you don't get many responses in this forum.....

I see that you've also posted your question in the PC Hardware forum...It's your choice, but instead, I recommend reading some of the various questions and responses in the "Digital Music" forum which can be found at the link below:

http://reviews.cnet.com/5204-7597-0.html?forumID=41&start=0&tag=cnr

Hope this helps.

Grif