Ipod Dock with direct out?????

Wow, quite a brutal assessment Uclaid. My experience differs from yours and maybe this is partly because I knew somewhat what to expect from the iTransport going in, as I had seen it at an audio show.

I am curious what iPod model you are using? Some of the things you slam the iTransport for are not a problem for me, I use the iPod Classic. Example, I have no problems using the iPod click wheel to navigate through my iPod while it is docked on the iTransport while using the digital out; I did read in the manual that this may not be the case for all iPod models, there are many models. Again, I can freely navigate my iPod while docked. In doing so I can also see what tracks are being played, so finding Stairway to Heaven or Black Dog is not a problem. :)

As for sound quality, I am very pleased with the performance of it, indistinguishable from a Meridian transport.

Also, I find the fit and finish to be without reproach.

I use a 60GB 5th generation video iPod, one of the models Wadia claims to support on pg 14 of the manual. But then on pgs. 16 & 17 it states for iPod nano G1 and iPod video, "while in the extended interface mode (digital mode) there is no control of the iPod from the clickwheel interface". This means i can only access my pre-selected playlist using their extremely limited remote. I understand that Wadia may not have been able to support very early iPod models, but my fifth generation iPod is only two years old. To regain basic click wheel navigation using the digital output, I have to purchase an Ipod "classic" or touch. Perhaps this is why Apple supported this product.

By the way, my apologies to all for calling the Wadia an iDock instead of iTransport. Given my disappointment, I should be applauded for my restraint and not calling this product something else.

I felt the exact same way Uclaid, mine sent back the same day I received it. Try an Apple TV, it is working great for me as a little music server.

Holenneck,
Can you elabaorate how you have the Apple TV set up and how you use it in your two channel system?
I imagine you are using your video display to view what files to play and the Apple TV comes with a remote too.
Do ou use an Airpirt Extreme to wirelessly connect everything or an IPhone to control?

I've been running mine with a Keces DA-131 DAC since Monday, and am quite happy with the sound quality. To my ears it sounds just as good as my Cambridge Audio CDP. Now I do think the remote is horrible, but I knew about it before buying it. I am using a 80gig Classic. As far as the jitter #'s and possibility of jitter that quite a few people are complaining about, would someone please explain what I should be hearing if jitter is indeed occuring, because the music sounds fine to me. Besides for the absurd price of the MSB piece, I would hope it had better specs than the Wadia piece. Hell for the price they are charging, I would guess you could build a better music server.