HT MP3 player

[Placebo005]

Is there a device out there that can connects to the reciever via RCA cables that acts as a harddrive to store mp3's and play them thru your stereo instead of using CD's or DVD's?

 

[jonnythan]

Um.. an iPod?

You can use a device such as a Slingbox as well, assuming you have some sort of router or home network and can share an MP3 folder on your computer. It will just play MP3s through your stereo off your home computer through the network (wired or wireless)

 

[jcPanny]

Um.. an iPod?

You can use a device such as a Slingbox as well, assuming you have some sort of router or home network and can share an MP3 folder on your computer. It will just play MP3s through your stereo off your home computer through the network (wired or wireless)

I think Jonny was thinking SqueezeBox 3 for steaming MP3s or high quality lossles files from a PC. Also, a digital optical or coax connection from the PC sound card to the receiver will work well if it is convenient and you are willing to control the music playback from the PC

My understanding is that the Slingbox can be used to access video content from your cable or satelite via a remote PC over the internet.

 

[jonnythan]

Squeezebox, not Slingbox. I've been seeing Slingboxes at CompUSA lately. Sorry.

Thanks for the correction.

 

[abboudc]

An Xbox360 would also work.

 

[BMXTRIX]

While there are a number of high-end integration digital music servers on the market, including those from Escient, iMerge, and Audio Request, perhaps the most popular trend lately is the iPod interface.

I believe some of the newest receivers offer a iPod interface that allows you to control the iPod and brose your music directly through your television. So, not only can you run the must from the iPod into your system, but you can fully control it and start what you want playing from it just by using the remote that comes with your A/V receiver. Not entirely sure on that last part though.

Check Denon, Yamaha, and Pioneer for their latest offerrings.