And yes, beyond the effortless musicality, I was completely satisfied with the Transporter's sound. The bass was taut, the midrange unforced, the top end smooth and extended. The Transporter wasn't simply "good for what it was"; it was good.

Despite it receiving data via a WiFi link, and despite its relatively affordable price, Slim Devices' Transporter offers state-of-the-art D/A converter performance. To judge from the Transporter's measurements, Silicon Valley is fast becoming a center of high-end audio design.—John Atkinson

The Transporter is a versatile product whose flexibility may be its best and worst trait. It can be used as a music server, DAC, or stand-alone digital preamp, so many users employ it in all three ways, preventing it from sounding its best. If you are thinking of buying any $2000+ DAC, you absolutely must consider it. It’s simply that good.