Wireless music set up - SILLY question
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Ok, i guess you could say i've been living in a cave for the past decade. Although i dont want to let go of CDs i understand that i should be looking at music servers now.
About 10 years ago i put some of my collection onto a laptop for my ipod but when the laptop went kaput i didnt have backup and lost the songs. I remember the transferring from CD to laptop being a painfully slow process.
My questions are:
1) how does the server set up work (ie what equipment do i need)
2) would it be compatible with my retro B&O overture?
About 10 years ago i put some of my collection onto a laptop for my ipod but when the laptop went kaput i didnt have backup and lost the songs. I remember the transferring from CD to laptop being a painfully slow process.
My questions are:
1) how does the server set up work (ie what equipment do i need)
2) would it be compatible with my retro B&O overture?
Depends how much money you want to spend really.
I use a Logitech Squeezebox Duet.
This is plugged into my wired network and pulls the MP3/FLAC files from a server and feeds into an AV receiver in the main kitchen/dining/living room.
All controlled by the Duet controller or apps on my android phone or the wifes iphone.
It works brilliantly and also comes with all the digital radio stations and other gubbins. For the price you can't go wrong.
Sonos is a similar thing but deemed superior in terms of flexibility/functionality but is 3x the price.
Not sure how you would integrate your existing BO bit of kit, does it have an aux in or other kind of input to take a feed from the streaming device? For instance my squeezebox is connected to the amp with an optical cable but also has stereo RCA outputs + a couple of others.
Ebay is good for getting a squeezebox to have a mess about with.
I use a Logitech Squeezebox Duet.
This is plugged into my wired network and pulls the MP3/FLAC files from a server and feeds into an AV receiver in the main kitchen/dining/living room.
All controlled by the Duet controller or apps on my android phone or the wifes iphone.
It works brilliantly and also comes with all the digital radio stations and other gubbins. For the price you can't go wrong.
Sonos is a similar thing but deemed superior in terms of flexibility/functionality but is 3x the price.
Not sure how you would integrate your existing BO bit of kit, does it have an aux in or other kind of input to take a feed from the streaming device? For instance my squeezebox is connected to the amp with an optical cable but also has stereo RCA outputs + a couple of others.
Ebay is good for getting a squeezebox to have a mess about with.
I would speak to your local B&O store about the best way to utilise your existing gear. Airport express will work, sonos will work, or I have the product linked below. Can't remember what I paid as it was part of a purchase including other stuff as well. My store also helped me with a NAS drive, and did all the setup. Works from android and apple devices in the house. Nice hands on volume wheel for when you want to change volume without picking up and unlocking a phone or tablet.
Your existing B&o remote will also control volume, tracks etc. lastly, gives you an easy way to plug your TV into your stereo and speakers.
http://www.bang-olufsen.com/en/sound/sound-systems...
Your existing B&o remote will also control volume, tracks etc. lastly, gives you an easy way to plug your TV into your stereo and speakers.
http://www.bang-olufsen.com/en/sound/sound-systems...
Edited by talkssense on Wednesday 13th February 19:49
[quote=Fat hippo] I remember the transferring from CD to laptop being a painfully slow process.
/quote]
It is. Don't try to do it all at once, doing it a few at a time over a period of months worked for me. And do it methodically - however your CDs are arranged, start at one end and just work through them, otherwise you'll miss some. As you rip them, make sure you sort out the correct titles, tags and cover art at the time. Very annoying to go back and do it later. Set it up so your software will automatically rip and eject the CD when you put on in, it all saves a few clicks. And do it at a high enough quality that you don't have to do it again (there are many, many, threads on the internet discussing bit rates, codecs, etc - I am not going to open that can o' worms here!).
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It is. Don't try to do it all at once, doing it a few at a time over a period of months worked for me. And do it methodically - however your CDs are arranged, start at one end and just work through them, otherwise you'll miss some. As you rip them, make sure you sort out the correct titles, tags and cover art at the time. Very annoying to go back and do it later. Set it up so your software will automatically rip and eject the CD when you put on in, it all saves a few clicks. And do it at a high enough quality that you don't have to do it again (there are many, many, threads on the internet discussing bit rates, codecs, etc - I am not going to open that can o' worms here!).
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