PC connect to audiophyle system

...and I would like to do it hardwired for better resolution if the resolution via wireless is not optimal

Squeezebox is a great little product that can be used wireless or with Ethernet cable and is only $300. Resolution is pretty good, but not quite CD quality. The new Duet, also by Logitech, is similar, but with the display on the remote, $100 more. The Slim Devices Transporter is reputed to be much better, though I haven't heard it, at $1995, I believe. You might try the Squeezebox through a DAC, assuming you have one.

NCarv, thank you for responding. My Conrad-Johnson PV11 tube preamp, which I assume the ethernet cable you mentioned in your response needs to attach to, does not have ethernet input jacks, and it is 80 feet away!!! Does the SqueezeBox have RCA jackets, and what how expensive will it be for 80 feet of ethernet cable versus doing the distance worelessly?

I second the Squeezebox. It's a great little product.

Yes, it does have (analog) RCA outputs. It also has optical and coax digital outputs for using your own DAC.

Wired will always be more reliable/secure, etc, and 80 ft of cable should cost less than $20. (See http://www.pacificcable.com/PatchCables.htm, for example of Cat 5e cables in long lengths.) However, depending on the situation with walls in between receivers, distance, etc, you might find wireless to work very well for you, too. And it's no extra cost with a cable. The Squeezebox will do both wired and wireless.

Michael

Isn't someone offering mods for the Squeezebox?