peterschindler

Hello Martin,<br /> <br /> many thanks for your reply. I've meanwhile found several references to company that builds Chris' server design, and perhaps that would be the way to go after all, not because of lack of interest or being daunted to get it right, simply because of the lack of time. <br /> <br /> Thank you for the guidance, though.<br /> <br /> Cheers,<br /> Peter

Hello Everyone!<br /> <br /> I would really like to build the CASP 2.0. While I studied I.T. and worked in that field for quite some time, I'm now at an age where I feel that an iPhone could be simpler...<br /> <br /> That said, there is still a bit of the tinkerer in me, and so I think I'd relish the task of building the CASP 2.0 myself, but I dread the thought of having to sift through driver manuals and getting there by trial and error.<br /> <br /> So, my question: has anyone built the thing and written up an idiot's guide of the steps along the way? I suspect that plugging the hardware together should be Lego's play, but what about the software?<br /> <br /> If I build it, am more than happy, of course, to provide feedback/input to the guide to make it better over time...<br /> <br /> Many thanks in advance to you all!<br /> Peter<br />

My AE is connected to the network via the Ethernet port rather than wirelessly. Still, I experienced dropouts when stream radio from itunes to the AE. Checked all sorts of things, but couldn't figure it out. Out of desperation, I tried something that really shouldn't work: I decided to turn Wireless off on the AE using the Airport Utility. But, lo and behold, now radio streams rock-steady. Just wanted to share. But also to ask: how is the AE designed that turning wireless off should affect it's ability to stream a radio station over the wired Ethernet connection? Peter

I'm a novice in matters computer audiophile. I've stumbled upon this site via B&W's Society of Sound. I must compliment you, Chris, not only for creating a very informative site, but also for setting a tone that is constructive. Thank you!<br /> <br /> On the SoS site I saw a recommendation for a SqueezeBox Duet paired with a Cambridge Audio Magic DAC as a viable solution for getting the high quality audio files SoS offers on their site from a Windows PC to the a hi-fi system. <br /> <br /> Then I read on your site that you don't like the SqueezeBox products because they don't sound too good. That made me read your Academy entries where I came upon the system you recommend which includes an Airport Express which you say produces "bit perfect 16/44.1 audio streams ". But if the Airport Express is only capable of producing 16/44.1 and not the formats/recordings with more bits (24) and higher sampling rates (forgive me if I use the terms not entirely correctly), then why do you advocate the AE? What if one wants to listen to bit perfect 24/48 or 24/96 etc? <br /> <br /> I have a Windows 7 PC (with ample storage) and a high-quality hi-fi system. I don't mind using iTunes - might even come to enjoy it - and I also don't mind buying an Airport Express. But I would hope that the high-quality uncompressed (or FLAC) music files won't be downgraded to 16/44.1 by the time they enter my hi-fi system.<br /> <br /> What am I missing here? Can you or anyone help out? <br /> <br /> Thanks!<br />