Best path for PC audio into the big rig..


Hi all,

I need help. I've got the urge to incorporate a bunch of ripped audio tracks on my PC into the main stereo system.

All the gear, PC and home audio are in the same room, the 'office'. the listening area is in an adjacent room... with just speakers.

I want to sit in the living room and via a wireless notebook, access those numerous tracks. I've two desktops. One wireless, one wired. both networked... and a fair to middlin' system.

Waht do I need, and how should I proceed. I use itunes on both desktops... and naturally, I can't use a Mac... not that I don't want to. Just can't due to accessibility reasons... nor any other device with a small screen for interface. It'll have to be a notebook for my purposes.

I'd also prefer not to have to use Microsofts "remote access" feature to get at the files, as that would mean another PC needs be online.

Audio quality is also pretty high on the list... my system is resolving, open, a notch past the warm side of neutral with very good extension at both ends, and spooky good in the midrange, especially with Vocals. If some sacrifice needs be made for the sake of conveinence, i'd rather it not be the musicality or hrmonics... and I've not terribly deep pockets.

Can do? ...or can't do...???

Thanks much.
blindjim
herman
yep... you got it. At the LP with a wireless NB/LT and picking songs... with all the junk in another room... 'cept the speakers of course.

hence... why should noise from a wirelss source be a problem?

Only things I see as possible noise introduction units are the NAS drive... and the AP/DAC ... that's not correct?
...my thinking is that the signal path originates with the NAS drive, then into the AP/DAC. No?
I think we're talking about 2 differnt kinds of noise. I'm talking about the noise from the fan in the laptop, not electrical noise.

WHHHHHHHHHHHHHIIIIIIIRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR that you don't want interfering with the music. Many laptops do have rather noisy fans. The Apples I'm talking about do not have fans at all. You certainly don't need an Apple to play iTunes so if that is all you are after then maybe you can find a Windows laptop that doesn't have a fan.
herman
Fan noise. Geesh. How dumb of me to overlook that.. never even crossed my mind. Thanks. I'll bear that in mind while shopping around for one.
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Thanks Tvad

Soon as I can get around to actually using one first... 'IF' I can use one that is... I sure will. I hope I can. A screen reader is a big plus and near necessity for me. For only short periods can I just visualize text without things going south on me.... but we'll see. (PTP)