ralphpnj;327338 Wrote: > I've already suggested in another thread that Slim Devices should > partner with one of the established audio companies, such as Sony, > Marantz, etc., and produce an A/V receiver with a built-in SqueezeBox > Receiver. SqeezeNetwork and SqueezeCenter can then be used to provide > both 2 channel and mutli-channel audio. Yes, SqueezeCenter can stream > 5.1 channel encoded digital audio signals provided that the digital > output is fed into a DAC capable of decoding the 5.1 channel signal, > and almost all A/V receivers have this ability. Just some additional > food for thought.
A very good idea - my Onkyo TX-NR905 has a built-in ethernet (cable) based music streamer and it's *rubbish* for two reasons: 1) I need to switch on my TV to choose tracks and 2) the UI is incredibly clunky. If, as you suggest, it were based on Receiver + Controller technology then Onkyo would be on to a sure fire winner. Though the Controller would need to be more versatile, taking on the role of a regular IR remote control too in order to keep costs down, something Logitech and their Harmony division could create I'm sure. -- Milhouse ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Milhouse's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=928 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=50760 _______________________________________________ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
