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Apple TV vs. Mini vs, Sonos
Thanks Rbstehno. I appreciate your reply. I have learned a lot from your various posts in many different threads. Very nice of you to share your knopwledge with newbies such as my self.Best regards. I'll let you know how it all works out. 
Apple TV vs. Mini vs, Sonos
Thanks Rbstehno. Maybe I am confused about Remote Buddy. My CD's reside on a 1T HD attached to my imac. My "secondary" system (actually pretty nice: a Magnum Dynalab receiver, EPOS speakers, Sony SACD player, ROKU Soundbridge, Proceed DAC) is a fl... 
Apple TV vs. Mini vs, Sonos
Thanks Rbstehno. A point of clarification. Will Remote Buddy work to control an Apple TV or must I use a Mac Mini? I am considering a second system with no HD TV attached. Can I just use another Apple TV or should I go with a Mac Mini? My 1500 CD ... 
Apple TV vs. Mini vs, Sonos
Thanks to all who replied. I ended up going the Apple TV route and couldn't be happier. I am now looking for an appropriate DAC. Question to Rbstehno: Can you elaborate a little on how to use and Ipod Touch as a control device? Sounds like the ide... 
Another NAS Question
Thanks Sidssp. I want to use a NAS (I think) because I have about 2000 CD's that will cost significant $$$ to get ripped and I want to make sure I don't lose them due to to a hard drive failure.I have also thought about maybe using an Apple TV rat... 
Apple TV vs. Mini vs, Sonos
Thanks for the responses.Has anyone thought about the new Apple Time Capsule as an alternative NAS device?. Looks like you could set up a second wireless network with one of these and use Apple TV for very little coin (about $730 for a terabyte of... 
Apple TV vs. Mini vs, Sonos
Thanks for all the replies. I'm a little confused. 4est says that Apple TV doesn't support Airtunes and that I should use Airport Express. Doesn't sound like what I'm looking for since it sounds like I'd have to control everything from the compute... 
The AR turntable
Thanks for the replys. Springsteen: What I meant was that I had forgotten how engaging vinyl can be after several years of listening only to CD's/SACD;s through my Wadia 830/ Sony 333ES. My real question was this: If 25 year old gear is this good,...