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  1. I see - this would be very convenient. I planned to get the wireless key/mouse to manage the media server. My only question is this: I have a big server in my office (big desktop) that physically stores the music files and a thin laptop as my HTPC component, the music server library is loaded with files stored on the big server, but the music server software runs on the laptop. Would the iTouch app still work? I think I answered my own question writing this out - the iTouch app communicates with the media server software - the physical file location is irrelevant. I'll still post for confirmation and to let the world know just how dumb I is Dubya
  2. Good stuff. You're losing me a bit on the IPod Touch (with MM or iTunes app) to view and select music as opposed to TV. Not making the connection on how that would work?? Thanks, WVU
  3. Thanks Doyall. Currently doing all of that with the 3808 today. Ripped all of the music and either streaming or using the USB option for music play. The music server options on the 3808 are neanderthal at best -I copy play lists to the USB primarily to use the shuffle option for parties - can't shuffle music streamed music. I'm looking for more out of a music server - that has led me down this path. Cheers, WVU
  4. So music sounds great thru USB/optical connection. I will work on getting display on the TV, and wireless controller to work the PC from the kitchen - any suggestions on equipment is appreciated. Now I am looking at replacing my personal laptop with another faster one. Looking for HDMI connection - my question is - thru an HDMI connection - can this serve as my digital connection for listening to music? I thought I read somewhere that the HDMI won't serve the purpose of just transferring the digital signal to play music - only the sound component on video - what's the deal here? thanks
  5. As nice as the Apple stuff is, I just feel iTunes is a bit suffocating. I'm all for buying music legally, but they make it a bit cumbersome. Did the Roku for a couple years (all of my stuff has been ripped for several years) - stopped working but choosing music to play is difficult. Have a PS3 and xbox 360 in the house - the xbox has the best music server features for me - choose an artisit - all songs show - choose shuffle and you're done. PS3 for example only allows you to do that within an album. Great suggestion on turtle beach - got that, hooked up and it sounds pretty good. I'll hook up one of my laptops and see how it goes. Audiophiles - music is ripped to mp3 ('ve have in FLAC too - not stored on my server PC), with turtle beach USB connection (optical) connection to Denon 3808 - is this CD level quality?
  6. Chris - Thanks for the reply. I have looked over the designs in the Computer Audiophile Academy. Cool stuff and it has helped to increase my very basic knowledge of computer audio, etc. I was looking for more detail about crafting my own system. I have 6 computers all relevant enough to use as a music server - at least my first incarnation of one. These were all built for business or home use. I have the Denon 3808 with the Brown-Burr PCM-1791A DAC. I don't know where this DAC stands compared to some of the standalone DACs mentioned on this site and would like to understand what other experts think of it, but again it is good enough for my first run at this. I'm more interested in what I will need to add to my computer to have the best connections possible to send audio (and then grow to video) data from a computer to the A/V receiver. As a start, I'm looking for CD quality sound. Thanks for any help you can give. George
  7. Absolute newb here. Unsuccessfully searched the forums for a while to see if I can find what I'm looking for. I have a fairly nice stereo system - built for both theater and music listening, but leaning towards music: Denon 3808, Def Tech Mythos Supertower speakers - I can stream music through the Denon - but it leaves much to be desired in terms of listening options. I want to add a computer with my entire music catalog on it. Connect it to my stereo/theater system. I want to fire up iTunes/Rhapsody (or something similar), see it on my TV (for playlist viewing/choosing), have the output from my computer to the stereo be in digital (let me clarify here since I've stumbled across the confusing DAC discussions -- pretty sure I have a DAC with the Denon) - I want CD quality sound or better. I have plenty of computers - just need to know the essential components that I need to realize this. After I understand the components - I can determine (hopefully with much input from the experts on this forum) - which components will work best for my system (price is a very minor consideration). Going forward I would like to stream video as well - but not the problem I am trying to solve now. Thanks!
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