Purchase Decision - Good for Me?

I've come back to this device recently, and it looks like it could 
be a nice addition to my system.  Currently I have a HTPC which is 
connected to my stereo for general PC use and DVD etc (based on an 
SV24 loaded with 1GHzPIII, 1GB, 80GB, DVD/CD-RW, with Logitech 
wireless inputs).  I also have an Audrey appliance.  Both require me 
to turn on living room projector to view computer screen to get to 
controls.  There is still a free slot in the SV24, so a higher 
quality sound card is still a possibility,  I just got a new Yamaha 
HT receiver which can now handle all the inputs from all my various 
computer and game systems.  This also has a universal learning 
remote which has buttons for 12 devices.

So the questions:

1. Audio quality - compared to the SV24's standard VIA AC'97 sound, 
I assume the SliMP3 is far superior to my current two computer 
sources?

2. I'd really prefer a complete case (cat hair) - is that going to 
be available soon?

3. Can it be controlled with my existing remote?  Yamaha RAV-230

4. Optical outs - this is great for connecting the PS2 and XBox, but 
of course they are outputting encoded digital signals for 5.1, dts, 
etc, and regular analog stereo really doesn't need that extra 
convenience of less cables and digital integrity - but any hope for 
that?

5. Server - can the server run as a service on WinXP professional in 
case I'm not logged in on the HTPC.  Normally I just lock the 
console, but...

6. Stability - I just read all the messages here - is the product 
stabilized?

Thanks in advance,

Cade


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