I do not have a home theater (yet), but I want to get streaming audio from a source other than my computer.
I have old equipment (Marantz amps, Mac speakers, etc.) but enjoy getting music throught my computer. I like the variety available on DeliCast, and it works fine in my systems through my computer. But I would like to get a "black box" that would provide the same internet radio function for DeliCast as well as some specific stations locally and around the world. I have tried Pandora and know that that is available on dozens of BluRay players and other devices, but I am specifically asking for recommended equipment that would allow searches for music and other audio streaming that is not tied to a few specific sources like Pandora. It could go through my TV or preferably have a screen built-in or work with a small monitor to provide visibility to the sources.
I will certainly appreciate your suggestions; thank you.
Brent
I assume you have old equipment without DACs.
This is the best device for what you need. It will cost you an arm and a leg. I'm not sure it is available in the US. You can check with the
US agent.
However, I would use your computer, with a good external DAC like one from RME.
This is what I use. That is what I do, and have been really enjoying this year's Prom season from the BBC.
What have you got against using your computer?
By the way fro what you are trying to do, it sounds as if your system needs a massive update. A big part of your problem is hanging onto obsolete equipment.
If you want to listen to FM radio, CD,s and LPs, you equipment is fine. There is absolutely nothing wrong with those sources, far from it.
However, by the nature of your request you need to move on.