Hi,
I'm new to these forums, so thanks for having me
let me start by saying that I'm by no means a noob when it comes to computers and audio, but this problem has me stumped.
My basic situation is this:
I want to use Ableton on my Windows 7 machine and stream the output over the local network to my HTPC. My HTPC runs XBMCBuntu, although because it's Linux I can install some kind of service to receive the audio stream.
The more detailed situation is this:
I live in a small flat. My HTPC setup is based around the aforementioned machine, with audio output going optically to a Beresford DAC, then on to my lovely old JA-S22.
My desk is in the same room as the HTPC. Generally I use a remote or Marachino to play music from the HTPC. That all works fine.
But I'm an ableton user. My girlfriend will not be happy if I put another pair of speakers on my desk, and to be honest, I don't want to, as whatever I buy is not going to sound as nice as my Monitor Audio BX2s.
Obviously I could simply run a cable from my windows machine to the amp, but I'm sure there must be a better solution?
In my mind the solution would be a virtual sound device in windows, which would send the audio over the network to the linux box, which would decode and output to the amp? Sounds simple, but I'll be *^**^ed if I know how to achieve that.
I suppose a lossless wireless audio transmitter/receiver would work easily, but I can avoid the cost and clutter involved, that'd be great.
Lastly, I'm guessing that even if what I want is possible, latency issues with Ableton will appear and ruin my idea..
Any ideas warmly welcomed!