Newbie's Possible Setup - Will This Work?


Hi

I am new to PC Audio systems and music servers and would like to integrate something into my audio system. Would the following work?

1. Source - Lossless files in FLAC, APE, WAV, Apple Lossless & lossy files in iTunes - all on external hard drive connected by USB or Firewire to MacBook

2. Wireless Access - Slim Devices Squeezebox Duet to pick up the data (how does this work? I currently only have a 802.11 b wireless router, connected to a modem which I use for internet access) , output via Toslink to

3. DAC - Mark Levinson No. 36 - using the Toslink input for this as my CD transport is already using the coaxial digital input.

Is the above a future proof, cost effective setup with optimal sound quality or are there other suggestions?

I hope to be able to take advantage of the Black Friday sales to pick up something so any feedback much appreciated.

Thanks so much
mikey8811

Showing 1 response by rlwainwright

Your router is a choke point, 802.11b will not cut it. Also, if possible, use a wire to the router - much more reliable and has higher bandwidth. And get one of the newer, hi-speed routers while you're out shopping...

You might also want to consider another server device instead of the SlingBox. This little unit is getting some good reviews lately:

http://www.digitalconnection.com/FAQ/tvixhd.asp

Good Luck!

-RW-