I used one called Remote Speakers. It is quite accessible, and comes with a
winamp output plugin, so you can airplay directly from Winamp. I am finding
that using airplay is quite problematic. I am using this little device
called the Lario HD Music receiver, which is one of those adapters that
plugs into a 30-pin dock to give it airplay functionality. It plays OK the
first time, but within a few seconds of audio stopping, it disappears from
the airplay list. This happens with the computer program or phone. I emailed
their suppport and got a replacement, but this one exhibits the same
behavior. Is the problem my wifi router, or does the firmware in the device
have some bug that crashes it upon audio stop? If I want to start playing
again, I might have to then replug it several times before it shows up
again.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dane Trethowan" <[email protected]>
To: "PC Audio Discussion List" <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, February 22, 2014 4:04 PM
Subject: Re: Wireless speakers
Okay well i'm not sure what you're referring to here.
Airfoil is only used if you're planning to stream audio from your computer,
that is to say audio from your computer from sources other than iTunes which
has airPlay built-in.
I've been using Airfoil for the last 5 years and had no problems whatever,
sure the Windows version takes a little getting used to but again, if you
have a little patience you can easily look up and learn the shortcut keys.
On 23 Feb 2014, at 8:46 am, Chris H <[email protected]> wrote:
Ar never looked into Airplay devices. I fiddled around with Airfoil and
think the idea is cool but don't have a hardware device to really try it
out.
Regards Chris
On 22/02/2014 21:09, Dane Trethowan wrote:
I have the Bose Soundlink Air here, a real treasure box.
Course the nice thing about that speaker is that it not only sounds good
but its totally portable with a rechargeable battery fitted so take it
anywhere and get ready to groove! just amazing what Bose have done with
that thing.
Given its size stereo separation isn't a problem so all you have to do is
to sit back and enjoy.
Bose have a couple of new models in the Soundtouch Air series, one is a
portable and the other two are designed for rooms however the software
isn't accessible so all you can really do with them is to "airPlay"
stream to them so given that - if you were considering something with
airPlay capabilities from Bose - then you'd be best off with the
Soundlinke Air.
On 23 Feb 2014, at 7:41 am, Chris H <[email protected]> wrote:
Talking of speakers and speaker docks has anyone tried any from Bose or
Sonus? My father recommends these brands and I will research myself.
This is for an upcoming 30th birthday present of mine. Sure there are
others and please feel free to share these. But I have heard a Bose
Radio and was very impressed with it so much so I am looking into
acquiring Bose equipment starting off with wireless speakers. Also has
anyone heard of a device from Bose that connects to a TV and supposedly
brings the sound to the whole room? Any or all comments are welcome.
Thanks!
--
Regards Chris
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Dane Trethowan
Skype: grtdane12
Phone US (213) 438-9741
Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598
Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589
Mobile: +61400494862
faceTime +61400494862
Fax +61397437954
Twitter: @grtdane
