Home Computer Audio Asylum

Music servers and other computer based digital audio technologies.

RE: Not another "where to start" thread!

The first thing I would ask is "What do i want to use this thing for!?"

If it's just to basically be a repository for music (and video) files so you can stream mainly to the PS3 and laptop, then nothing wrong with DLNA.

If you really want a top quality audio system, then I'd go for the dedicated audio streamer like SqueezeBox, Sonos, Linn whatever, etc. else, enter PC-Audio hell :-)

IMO it's really not that complicated. Lots of the talk here involves people who have a computer in the listening room they tweak to death but that's cuz they're playing it directly in the room to the DAC rather than streaming to another device...
-------
Archimago's Musings: A 'more objective' audiophile blog.


This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors:
  Herbie's Audio Lab  


Follow Ups Full Thread
Follow Ups

FAQ

Post a Message!

Forgot Password?
Moniker (Username):
Password (Optional):
  Remember my Moniker & Password  (What's this?)    Eat Me
E-Mail (Optional):
Subject:
Message:   (Posts are subject to Content Rules)
Optional Link URL:
Optional Link Title:
Optional Image URL:
Upload Image:
E-mail Replies:  Automagically notify you when someone responds.