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Front end system for music streaming

I am not sure if this posting is in the correct forum.
I need help in understanding the setup options for a system. I am looking at Sim Audio 600i with M1i Monitors and a Rel R-528 sub woofer. I am tossed between Cambridge 851C or the Sim Audio 380 (due out in Sept). Anyway, I have no real music collection at this time except what is on my i-pod.
I am very interested in what is happening with music streaming from the internet. So I plan to start there. With this in mind, do I need a PC or some other device to manage the music from the internet? What recommendations do you have? Many thanks!
ddelisle911
camb
164 posts
 
Simaudio will be offering its MiND streaming system as an upgrade in the 380D. This will allow you to connect the 380D to your computer or Network Attached Storage device via your home computer network (via Ethernet cable or wirelessly - high def is not supported on wireless, I don't think). Using the Simaudio MiND system will allow you to access and control your entire music library, and your 600i (through a Simlink cable between the 380D and 600i) with a single app on your iPad. In theory, using the MiND system to stream your data directly to the 380D should give you better sound than using an S/PDIF or USB (which add jitter) to carry a digital signal to the 380D from a computer.

I'm anxiously waiting to see what the MiND software interface is like myself!
ddelisle911 OP
34 posts
 
Camb-
Any idea when the 380D is due out?
camb
164 posts
 
I heard September, so it should be really soon.
camb
164 posts
 
Just spoke with my Simaudio dealer. Apparently there has been a delay in releasing the MiND system as they work out a few bugs in the software. Should be soon, though...
camb
164 posts
 
My dealer is expecting it to arrive at the store in early December. He placed an order a couple weeks ago with Simaudio.
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