Re: wireless audio -- stripped down

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check out www.barix.com

they probably have what you want...
wkearney99 wrote:
> > I'd like to stream wireless audio through my apartment, and there seem to
> be
> > a ton of products by linksys, squeezebox, etc. for doing this.  While
> these
> > are nice, they all tend to have lots of frills that jack up the price --
> ID3
> > tag display, trendy scandinavian design standards.  I'm basically looking
> > for something that will convert an audio signal streamed over my wireless
> > network into a line-level audio signal (amplification optional) -- does
> > something like this exist?
>
> Apple's AirTunes or the Squeezebox are the two likely contenders.  There's
> really not anything out that focuses on just being a wireless line-out.
> Most probably because there aren't enough potential users for something
> /that/ basic.  There's something to be said for having the ability to
> control the stream from the device (a la Squeezebox).  Few likely customers
> are savvy enough to be able to figure out the necessary hassles of using
> something like a PocketPC, Pronto or other wireless remotes that would
> obviate the need to have local control on it.  Then there's the complexities
> of zoned output, few 'servers' support this effectively.  At least, not yet.
>
> Don't ignore an alternative, use an FM transmitter to push it out on an FM
> channel and tune to it with a plain old FM radio.  I've got one plugs into
> the USB port and appears as a 'sound card' under Windows.  I drive it via J.
> River's Media Center 11.  Works great for piping audio outside to shed
> during outside yardwork.  Headphone's pick it up as does the ratty-ass old
> clock radio that now lives in the shed.  That and it's no susceptible to
> WiFi interference or congestion.
>
> This is like the one I've got:
> http://cgi.ebay.com/LineX-USB-FM-Transmitter_W0QQitemZ5817924316QQ
>
> But that's just one example.  YMMV.
>
> Some work better than others, distance-wise.  You're basically running a
> low-power radio station so it's not like it's supposed to have much
> distance.
>
> -Bill Kearney