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Post by RuggSkins on Sept 29, 2009 14:24:10 GMT -5
I run an HP MediaSmart Server with Processor and RAM upgrade. 1.5 terabytes of storage with gigabit ethernet. I also use the HP Media Smart Server with processor and RAM Upgrades, with 1.5 TB of storage, and Gig-Ethernet. In Addition... I use the PS3, X-Box 360, Escient SE-D1, and the Direct TV HD-DVR - All of these devices serve music, videos and photo's stored on the HP Media Smart Server... In addition... all these have access to the Internet. Being a paranoid sort... I also have all of the devices running running behind a Sonic Wall TZ-180 Firewall to ensure security since they all connect to the Internet!!!!
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Post by strindl on Sept 29, 2009 15:10:23 GMT -5
I have over a thousand CD's ripped to my main comnputer's hard drive in the wma-lossless format, that I stream through my ethernet and wireless networks through multiple Logitech Duet systems. I use the digital outs on the duet receivers into the dacs on my three systems.
The computer I use is the same one I'm typing on now..a home built Xeon quad core with 4 gigs of ram and 4 sata internal hard drives. A pair of one terabyte seagate hard drives are dedicated for my music files..one backing up the other. I also back them up on an external 1 tb USB seagate drive.
My computer runs 24/7 and having it act as my music server doesn't effect it's use for any other purpose. The duet system works flawlessly for me and allows me access to all of my music from any of my three audio systems.
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Post by 2infinity on Sept 29, 2009 22:28:37 GMT -5
I run an HP MediaSmart Server with Processor and RAM upgrade. 1.5 terabytes of storage with gigabit ethernet. I also use the HP Media Smart Server with processor and RAM Upgrades, with 1.5 TB of storage, and Gig-Ethernet. In Addition... I use the PS3, X-Box 360, Escient SE-D1, and the Direct TV HD-DVR - All of these devices serve music, videos and photo's stored on the HP Media Smart Server... In addition... all these have access to the Internet. Being a paranoid sort... I also have all of the devices running running behind a Sonic Wall TZ-180 Firewall to ensure security since they all connect to the Internet!!!!Sweet setup man!
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Post by rtart on Sept 30, 2009 8:24:48 GMT -5
I use a cheap, old PC with a couple of eSATA HD's to backup the files. I use it as a source in my Russound whole house audio system. I use StreamZap as an IR remote tool via USB. The Russound system will transfer remote commands from any room to the server. Audio output is through the headphone jack into the Russound system. This server PC shows up on my home network, and I can access the files from my PS3, and into my dedicated HT, and/or any of the other PC's on the network. I use Windows Media Player, which seems to work fine for my needs.
I'm happy with this setup, but certainly would like to learn if I am missing out somehow by not using a different strategy. After all I learned to program using IBM punch cards (no kidding.)
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Post by hemster on Oct 1, 2009 20:56:55 GMT -5
hemster I have the popcorn hour but only use it for movies. I love it. It plays everything I have thrown at it. Thanks. Good to hear that it will handle a lot of video formats. Now I'm starting to save up for one.
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Post by RuggSkins on Oct 2, 2009 10:23:50 GMT -5
I have over a thousand CD's ripped to my main comnputer's hard drive in the wma-lossless format, that I stream through my ethernet and wireless networks through multiple Logitech Duet systems. I use the digital outs on the duet receivers into the dacs on my three systems. The computer I use is the same one I'm typing on now..a home built Xeon quad core with 4 gigs of ram and 4 sata internal hard drives. A pair of one terabyte seagate hard drives are dedicated for my music files..one backing up the other. I also back them up on an external 1 tb USB seagate drive. My computer runs 24/7 and having it act as my music server doesn't effect it's use for any other purpose. The duet system works flawlessly for me and allows me access to all of my music from any of my three audio systems. Have you been able to find any DACs that support Ethernet input? Thx
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Post by strindl on Oct 2, 2009 12:25:13 GMT -5
Each logitech duet system includes a spiffy remote with a color LCD display and a scroll wheel for choosing songs and albums. That remote connects to your server through a wi fi network. The duet also includes a receiver that sits next to your audio system.
The duet receiver is connected to your network with either an ethernet cable or a wireless connection. Each receiver includes good quality dacs..24 bit 192 khz. Each receiver also includes direct digital outs, both coaxial and toslink if you prefer to use the dacs in your preamp processor.
So to answer your question, the Duet receiver IS a DAC with an ethernet input.
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Post by oneliterpeter on Oct 8, 2009 18:12:39 GMT -5
Each logitech duet system includes a spiffy remote with a color LCD display and a scroll wheel for choosing songs and albums. That remote connects to your server through a wi fi network. The duet also includes a receiver that sits next to your audio system. The duet receiver is connected to your network with either an ethernet cable or a wireless connection. Each receiver includes good quality dacs..24 bit 192 khz. Each receiver also includes direct digital outs, both coaxial and toslink if you prefer to use the dacs in your preamp processor. So to answer your question, the Duet receiver IS a DAC with an ethernet input. Yes... A Wolfson DAC I believe.
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Post by jazzgmster on Oct 14, 2009 10:14:17 GMT -5
All my music has been ripped to the hard-drives in my NAS (DNS-323) in FLAC format. It then goes to any/all of three Sonos units (bedroom, kitchen, HT room). In the HT room, I have the Sonos digitally input to a PS Audio DAC and then in to my MMC-1.
I really like the kitchen setup, as the Sonos and Substage sub are hidden above the cabinets and I have pretty good speakers in the ceiling. All very stealth.
The Sonos stuff, while expensive, is extremely user friendly and has great WAF. I've owned the Squeezebox and it's very good but the Sonos is more user-friendly IMHO.
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Post by bigred7078 on Oct 14, 2009 10:39:28 GMT -5
All my music has been ripped to the hard-drives in my NAS (DNS-323) in FLAC format. It then goes to any/all of three Sonos units (bedroom, kitchen, HT room). In the HT room, I have the Sonos digitally input to a PS Audio DAC and then in to my MMC-1. I really like the kitchen setup, as the Sonos and Substage sub are hidden above the cabinets and I have pretty good speakers in the ceiling. All very stealth. The Sonos stuff, while expensive, is extremely user friendly and has great WAF. I've owned the Squeezebox and it's very good but the Sonos is more user-friendly IMHO. the Sonos gear is very nice. The newest handset they released is AWESOME. It is super responsive and easy to navigate. They even released an iphone/touch app that has the same controls on it for the Sonos users. Very very slick IMO. I think of it as a more advanced logitech Duet. www.sonos.com/whattobuy/controllers/cr200/default.aspx
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Post by nysportz on Oct 14, 2009 18:24:44 GMT -5
I use a Core i7 HTPC/gaming machine hooked up via HDMI, running Windows 7 RC. Works great!
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Post by busen19 on Oct 17, 2009 7:22:47 GMT -5
do any of these systems talked about (sonos, sqeezebox, etc..) have on screen display like Apple TV? I'm not seeing anything on their web pages.
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Post by jazzgmster on Oct 18, 2009 20:59:39 GMT -5
do any of these systems talked about (sonos, sqeezebox, etc..) have on screen display like Apple TV? I'm not seeing anything on their web pages. The Sonos has a controller (either the one you buy from them or an I-Phone/Touch) so that's the only interface. Doesn't go through your TV. Through a PC is different as both have software that you can utilize on your monitor. I only had the 1st gen Squeezebox but I assume the Duet, Transporter, Touch are the same- either you read the unit's display or the one on the remote. No TV interface either, I believe. I could be mistaken. Keep in mind- these are music players only.
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Post by busen19 on Oct 21, 2009 17:29:05 GMT -5
thanks for the info, I understand that they are music players only. One of the things I like about my Apple TV is that I can navigate and see all the cover art etc... on the display. I was hoping to find the same feature in it's replacement. I did come across this which seems pretty cool. It has both an on screen display, and can play the major audio codecs... I've never heard of them before. I thought squeeze, roku, sonos, htpc, apple tv were the only options for digital audio play back www.escient.com/products/se80.html
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Post by akbungle on Oct 21, 2009 20:39:52 GMT -5
This one is half the price and plays back the same way(sans CD player which that particular unit--SE 80-- does not have a FLAC encoder and to get one you'd be at $2,000.) www.escient.com/products/zp1.htmlOr for $100.00 more you can get one with an IPOD dock. www.escient.com/products/fp1.htmlAs far as not hearing about them the are a very reputable company but until these two new pieces I just linked they were always a fair amount more money than other players so not as popular.
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Post by ribbonking on Oct 21, 2009 21:21:49 GMT -5
I'm running an HP S5160f Slimline with an external 1TB USB hard drive. About 500 CD's ripped WAV Lossless to Windows Media Player. Coax out to a Cambridge Audio DacMagic.
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Post by bigred7078 on Oct 21, 2009 22:45:54 GMT -5
thanks for the info, I understand that they are music players only. One of the things I like about my Apple TV is that I can navigate and see all the cover art etc... on the display. I was hoping to find the same feature in it's replacement. I did come across this which seems pretty cool. It has both an on screen display, and can play the major audio codecs... I've never heard of them before. I thought squeeze, roku, sonos, htpc, apple tv were the only options for digital audio play back www.escient.com/products/se80.htmlpersonally i hate the escient on screen displays compared to the appleTV. They are just to old school IMO, but at least they handle everything.
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Post by busen19 on Oct 22, 2009 5:58:56 GMT -5
I agree (based on what their website showed). I actually love the interface of my apple TV, but do not want to get tied down to a manufacturer. Mine is hacked so it can play FLAC, but I want something that just works out of the box. I am early in my music collection, only about 20GB worth. I don't want to get 1TB in apple lossless and then have to convert everything to FLAC someday because Apple TV or (X) isn't around anymore. The squeezebox duet w/ an external DAC + Vudu looks like the way to go. I get my music and movies - both in better quality than what I have now ;D
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Post by strindl on Oct 23, 2009 0:19:50 GMT -5
do any of these systems talked about (sonos, sqeezebox, etc..) have on screen display like Apple TV? I'm not seeing anything on their web pages. The Logitech duet has has a really nice remote with a color LCD screen and a scroll wheel pretty much like an ipod. You can control everything from that remote. No need to turn on your TV monitor in order to listen to any of your music.
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Post by strindl on Oct 23, 2009 0:21:10 GMT -5
thanks for the info, I understand that they are music players only. One of the things I like about my Apple TV is that I can navigate and see all the cover art etc... on the display. I was hoping to find the same feature in it's replacement. I did come across this which seems pretty cool. It has both an on screen display, and can play the major audio codecs... I've never heard of them before. I thought squeeze, roku, sonos, htpc, apple tv were the only options for digital audio play back www.escient.com/products/se80.htmlall of the cover art is viewable on the Logitech Duet remotes color LCD display.
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