Playing Websites Through My System


Hey everyone,

I am very new to the concept of PC Audio. There are alot of website broadcasts that I listen to on my home office PC that I would really like to listen to over my stereo system. What do I need to do in order to make this happen? My stereo system consists of a Cary 303/200 CD Player and a Plinius 8200 Integrated Amp. The Cary CD Player allows for a digital coax input; the Plinius Integrated has RCA inputs. Now, according to the instruction manual the Cary CD Player can be used as a DAC so that seems like the way to go.

(1) What do I need in terms of computer hardware or software to make this happen?

(2) What impact will a long run of coax have? My computer and stereo are in separate rooms.

(3) Given the setup that you suggest, would I also be able to play MP3's stored on my computer's harddrive? I usually listen to them (and the website broadcasts) via WinAmp.

Thanks in advance for any input you can provide.
portugal11

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Come on guys... This can't be too difficult that I have you stumped...

Thanks again.
McManus, My Cary will only accept Digital Coax... Does the Airport Express have a Digital Coax out? Will I be able to play MP3's via WinAmp with your suggested setup?

Thanks big time!
Ancient Tones,

That's very interesting... Seems like a 1 box solution... I just plug one end into the PC and the other into the Cary... Do you have any experience with the unit? How's the sound quality?

Thanks!