I'm thinking of picking this thing up, it looks like it may finally be what I've been waiting for. I think I have a recipe for a great sound system. So, I will proceed to explain my resourceful blend of componentry:
I picked up a slightly older but fantastic audiophile grade receiver from Audiogon.com, a sort of forum and swapmeet for used and new gear. It's the B&K 307, that would be 7 x 150w. By now the B&K 507-II is out and I'm sure that's even better, but all good things in time. I also picked up a slightly older set of JM Lab (french, but what the hell) Cobalt 815's, as well as Cobalt SR800 and matching sub and center. I'll complete the 6&7 channels later this year. Now this receiver has a zillion optical ports on it. This is the first system I've ever owned where I can actually see the music, that is, the stage is so huge and I could be standing over the ride-cymbal or right next to the cello strings, it's really a whole new understanding and experience as I enter my 30's. Something I dont' see myself appreciating a few years ago. And now I understand that bigger wattage isn't for VOLUME!!!...it's for fullness and soundstage and all that good stuff. On to the computer...... I've been a Mac head now since the original iMacs of '98, and have watched the OS evolve into something spectacular, and my iTunes library has mushroomed into a 6,300+ collection. I have a mid-'05 G5 along with a Comcast Cable-modem, but have never gone wireless. I have a Powerbook for business though, that's all ready to go with it's Airport Card, so a wireless router wouldn't hurt. And finally, the phone.... So I picked up the new Treo 650 Sprint phone, and from what I'm gathering, it looks as if I can use it as a remote control for the SB3??? Jeezus. So does anyone have any input, experience, or anything to add to this idea I'm culling? Is there truly to be no loss in quality going from my iTunes in the bedroom to the receiver in the frontroom? What kind of configuring should I need to do on my Mac with the router? Which kind of router should I pick up? Will the SB3 just read the router and that's that? It has wireless already built into it right? OK! thought I'd share this setup to get some ideas, and maybe even give some too. Hope to hear from people! Ciao. -matt in Chicago -- headshot ------------------------------------------------------------------------ headshot's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4303 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=21682 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
