Does such a product exist ??


I am looking for a device that can take digital music files from my computer and "transmit" them "wirelessly" to a "receiver" across the room which I would plug into a DAC. With such a device, I could play CDs that I have on my hard-drive thru my 2-channel system. Does this exist? Any recommendations ?
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Showing 1 response by sfar

The Airport Express or an Apple TV device do just what you're describing, as long as you're using iTunes to manage your music files on either a PC or a Mac. You can use up to three Airport Express devices at once. I've got one in my living room and one in my basement taking a wireless signal from the Mac in my office.

The port on the Airport Express or the Apple TV outputs a digital signal through a mini-Toslink connection, which goes into a Toslink input on your DAC, assuming you have one. An analog signal is available from the same port by using a mini-stereo plug but the quality won't be as good as using the digital signal through a decent DAC.

The retail is $99 for either box and the Airport Express is usually available refurbished from the Apple Store for $69. If you don't need the wireless router functionality of the Airport Express the Apple TV is probably a better deal since it does all kinds of other cool stuff, as well.