Matthew Weigel wrote in message ...
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(Bob) wrote:
I have spent a lot of time ripping CDs to get 10K+ songs in MP3 format
and would like to be able to play them through my home audio system.
To be more clear, you're asking for something that works with the server
you already have rather than 'none at all.'
That was the direction I was heading since I'd like to share the
library rather than replicate it, but I'm open to suggestions.
This is a significant distinction, because in fact the NSLU2 runs Linux,
and people have been pretty successful hacking it. A quick perusal
suggests just the Apple AirPort Express and Squeezebox (and the
Squeezebox looks iffy right now
http://sourceforge.net/projects/sslite/), but it's a start.
Very cool, although it looks a little too early to be promising...
Alternatively, you could give up on the NSLU2 and take a look at the
Onkyo/Integra NAS-2.3, but that might not make you happy either.
Looks like it would make me happy, but I'm not sure I can justify the
expense.
While everything I read about the AudioTron
Currently I'm using a TiVo and setting up JavaHMO
http://javahmo.sourceforge.net... but I seriously doubt that will run
on the NSLU2.
Hmmm...I had wanted to avoid another computer, but maybe a good sound
card with an optical out in one of my old computers with a minimal
Linux configuration and the JavaHMO would be the best option for
convenience, sound quality and price performance. I can mount the
music library rather than replicate it.
I'll probably try out the JavaHMO this weekend since I have what I
need right here to get started and will let me listen to my MP3s
soonest.
Thanks for all of the suggestions. I really appreciate your input.