It certainly looks impressive. I have been pondering the HP 558z server for some time, which by all accounts outdoes the Escient (for less than 1/2 the price, less than 1/4 if you know people at HP). They are also steadfastly in the business of computers, which is all a media server really is. While I am impressed with his labor and patience, w/o being cynical, 1) how well does it work?, and, 2) I would not want to be him when McIntosh gets wind of this (trademark infringement is a rather serious matter in this country). Either way, he certainly seems to know his way around microelectonics. Kudos and cheers!