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Dvavc I certainly agree that great sounding music is the end goal! Getting in addition great esthetics in my living room is important to me as well, however. Hey, some people spend serious money on paintings to look at and I am willing to spend some on a nice case as eye candy. Vann, I appreciate the feedback on the A-Tech HeatSync 300 Micro-Client. I am focusing on the larger HeatSync 2500 Mini-Client to have the option of an audio card (or other expansions I might consider in the future). I want to get into hi-res music and the USB port of my Musical Fidelity X-DAC V8 operates only up to 44.1 kHz, but the S/PDIF can go up to 96kHz so an audio card might help here (I need to do more research here and might/likley reach out to the group on this, but there are a number of posts I need to read first). Thanks, Heiko

Thank you Chris. I will seriously consider this attractive (and much cheaper) option. Heiko

First of all, let me express my gratitude for this wonderful site -- I find it an extremely valuable resource. To my question, do any of you have experience with the A-Fabrication cases? I intend to build a dedicated music server and am contemplated the following model: HeatSync 2500 Mini-Client http://atechfabrication.com/products/mini_client_2500.htm The case has a PCI/ PCI-E adapter slot which I might use for an audio card (Lynx Studio Technology AES16, ASUS Xonar Essence, or perhaps ESI's Juli@ -- I have not made up my mind). Naturally, I read Computer Audiophile Pocket Server article and considered the Origen M10 case, but prefer the A-Fabrication simply because of its looks (I am hesitant to admit). Given its price tag, I am however curious to hear you views. Many thanks in advance. Best, Heiko