I am a miser :-), So my budget is very very tight. Bursting at its seams..
Building a Music server
Hi All,
I am building a music server. My first one. So I need your experienced help in correcting my obvious and not so obvious mistakes.
I see a lot of advantages for using a computer as an input device to my receiver. Suddenly we are protected from format changes, Technology expiry etc.
My Design Objectives are:
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Store, CD Ripped and downloaded music with minimal losses.
Expandable Disk based storage with initial space of 120GB (I have a spare IDE)
Download and store music and video. So the machine should be connected.
A clean, small preferably touch pad screen for controlling the UI. Also a wireless control for the Keyboard and mouse.
CD Qualuity, Music output to my receiver.
Play CDs and DVDs (Music and Video to be channeled to my receiver.)
Fairly fast (Not for gaming). Tuned for good sound and video.
Sleek looking, so that it can fit into my music system.
Under $500
I am planning on an used P-IV machine with 512 MB RAM. Upgrade the sound and video cards. Add an USB card if required. Run a good flavor of Linux. An LCD screen (12").
An external sound processor of the likes of,
Stereo-Link 1200
Waveterminal U24
Edirol UA-1X
M-Audio Sonica
Yamaha DP-U50 CAVIT External Audio Soundboard
These are my initial thoughts. I am waiting for your comments. So please pen your thoughts.
Thanks
Boni
I am building a music server. My first one. So I need your experienced help in correcting my obvious and not so obvious mistakes.
I see a lot of advantages for using a computer as an input device to my receiver. Suddenly we are protected from format changes, Technology expiry etc.
My Design Objectives are:
=================
Store, CD Ripped and downloaded music with minimal losses.
Expandable Disk based storage with initial space of 120GB (I have a spare IDE)
Download and store music and video. So the machine should be connected.
A clean, small preferably touch pad screen for controlling the UI. Also a wireless control for the Keyboard and mouse.
CD Qualuity, Music output to my receiver.
Play CDs and DVDs (Music and Video to be channeled to my receiver.)
Fairly fast (Not for gaming). Tuned for good sound and video.
Sleek looking, so that it can fit into my music system.
Under $500
I am planning on an used P-IV machine with 512 MB RAM. Upgrade the sound and video cards. Add an USB card if required. Run a good flavor of Linux. An LCD screen (12").
An external sound processor of the likes of,
Stereo-Link 1200
Waveterminal U24
Edirol UA-1X
M-Audio Sonica
Yamaha DP-U50 CAVIT External Audio Soundboard
These are my initial thoughts. I am waiting for your comments. So please pen your thoughts.
Thanks
Boni
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Any thoughts about DSM-320, http://www.dlink.com/products/?pid=318 This can receive Music streams. The documentation is biased towards receiving MP3 streams. But I feel it should be able to receive any streams from PC software (Since it is not a File Pull). Can the audio quality of this device be improved with a Waveterminal U24 ? Thanks Bonib |
I haven't spent too much time using the Mac as a DVD player. This is an obsession for a group of folks over at AVS Forum, including topics like using the Mac Mini as an HD recorder... Try this link: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forumdisplay.php?f=115 |
Hi EDesilva, Could you please explain, as you would to a complete iddiot :-), Thats Me, How I can connect my Laptop, Waveterminal U24 and my Harmon Kardon 3840. HK3840 does not have any digital inputs. It has only RCA inputs. I saw somewhere that Waveterminal does not have RCA out. So I am a little nervous. Also, I read the U24 documentation, to get confused even more. It is talking about a lot of techy stuff !!. Thanks Boni |
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