Music PC with a USB adaptor

[goskers]

Hello all,

I am using a pc as my front end for a 2 channel audio setup. I am thinking about using a usb to spdif adaptor as a 'transport' into my pc. What could I use as a control device that would allow me a synced interface between my remotely located pc and my listening room?

It needs to be silent.

Being able to sort through music libraries and create playlists will be it's main function.

Thanks

[ajpoe]

Hello all,

I am using a pc as my front end for a 2 channel audio setup. I am thinking about using a usb to spdif adaptor as a 'transport' into my pc. What could I use as a control device that would allow me a synced interface between my remotely located pc and my listening room?

It needs to be silent.

Being able to sort through music libraries and create playlists will be it's main function.

Thanks

a touch screen monitor and one or two of these.

[mjb]

.... Being able to sort through music libraries and create playlists will be it's main function.

Your last sentence narrows your choices a bit! Either a Squeezebox or Soundbridge gives you remote playlist control. Otherwise, Apples AirTunes with an Express Remote may be OK.

[audioqueso]

How much money? I have a nice setup that I'm very happy with. I spent about $100 for EVERYTHING. Computer, cable, etc. Here's what it consist of:

Old PIII system with Hercules sound card -> optical connection from card to my stereo
video card with tv output -> long cable connecting to tv
Meedio software to view album titles, playlist, etc on your tv
SnapStream remote -> long USB cable with IR sensor for remote in your stereo room
Girder to control Meedio using your SnapStream remote.

It took me a bit of time researching what items I needed, but now that it's complete it's the best thing I've done. I have 600 of my CDs in the palm of my hand.

I'll post pics later of what it looks like. Let me know if you're interested of if you have any questions.