I had the same idea about a cheap music streaming system and did start with my Win XP PC, iTunes, Airfoil and an Airport Express. I got music streamed to my amp and I could control it in a cumbersome way. It was frustrating to have different components which do work together or not. At least I was really thinking about to buy a Mac mini, because the "best" integration of all components is by using "only" Apple products.
At this point I was thinking about what I really want ... it's simple ... just hear my music hassle free and in good quality. From here I took a deep look at the Squeezebox Classic (which was sooooo expensive in the beginning of my Odyssey) and found my solution. It's simple to use, a display which shows the audience what's been played, I can use the original IR remote, old OfA Digital 5, my daughters iPod touch :), my PC or .... The Squeezecenter is portable an can be installed on so many different systems (Ubuntu on a low power PC in my case). So many plugins and settings to create a tailor made system. And the best - in the forum and bugzilla you can report issues, enhancements and you get real feedback. The developers and many, many other friendly and helpful people do hear and support you. I'm happy and do really enjoy my music. My 2 cent -- jo-wie SB Classic, SC 7.3.2 auf GigaByte STA/C mit VIA C7 1GHz, 1GB RAM, 250 GB 2,5" HD, Ubuntu Desktop 8.04 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ jo-wie's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=17952 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=58639 _______________________________________________ discuss mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
