1. Is there any issue with it interfacing to a Samba share from a Linux box?

No

2. The reviews claim that the RCA output sound quality is extremely poor, some even reporting "hum." Aparently, this is nonexistent when using the digital outs (as one would expect). What kind of digital outs does the Audiotron provide?

RCAs and S/PDIF digital. I use the RCAs. They sound fine to me.

3. What can the group recommend for a reasonably priced DAC for home stereo use (used is OK). This would need to be compatible with the digital outs on the Audiotron. How does this configuration work for everyone?

I have no experience here.

4. What is the deal with the "over 30,000 song" database size limit? Is this a flash RAM limit? With 2100+ CDs, I am probably pretty close to 30Ksongs, if not over already.

Yea, it's a memory issue in the AT. They have increased it from 10K to 30K so I guess it could increase again in future firmware releases.


5. Is there a BBS for Audiotron?

There is a mailing list at http://www.turtlebeach.com/site/support/forums.asp
There is also a BBS somewhere on TB's site but the mailing list is much more active.

Another thing to consider is that despite the fact that Best Buy blew out the ATs for $150.00, this is still a production product. It's supported well in much the same manner as the Empeg is here. Also one of the AT guys is on the mailing list and is quick to answer questions directed towards him.

The AT is constantly improving so what you get today probably wont be what you end up with next week. For example, and this probably isnt a big deal to a lot of people but they recently added a clock that will sync with Internet time servers. Totally out of the blue and it's "Here is a new feature."

Stuff like that is always pretty cool