Wirless device required.

[mjn]

I have all my music on a file server in wav format, and connected to my home network. Also in my network i have a wireless router for laptops, etc.

Now, i want some kind of wireless portable device that can access my files over the wireless, so i can listen to them in the garage.

Doesn't have to be great quality, just need some tunes in the garage while i'm doing my DIY.

Ideas and suggestions people, please!

As for budget.....cheaper the better

[lazymatt]

Pinnacle Soundbridge radio? - £299

It's the only one I can think of that'll play WAV.

[Mark Ward]

I've also been looking for a good sounding solution for my Kitchen...

Originally Posted by lazymatt

Pinnacle Soundbridge radio? - £299

That was the only one I came up with but I thought the price a little excessive for the features. For that Money I'd want DAB & CD player as well as Streaming Media.

Had anyone tried one... The name "Pinnacle" on it makes me a little Nervous, have they bought Roku out?

I have all my music on a file server in wav format

It's the only one I can think of that'll play WAV.

Will any remote remote player be able to gain any track information (ID3 Tags) from a WAV? Wouldn't a lossless encoder (APE, Flac etc) be more convenient?

Mark.

[lazymatt]

Pinnacle/Roku/Evesham Soundbridge...it's all the same product, just different branding. I believe Pinnacle distribute Roku over here, and have all the products rebranded.

I know what you mean about the price, however, it is supposed to be a very good sounding product (I'm yet to actually take the time to get one out and listen to it). I also agree that having a DAB radio would make it much better value.

[andrew1810]

The Roku is the only one I can think of which will play WAV and has a speaker built in.

It might be easier to think about having a second music library for the garage in something a bit more compatible, that way you could look at the Terratec Noxon iRadio, MagicBox Imp Radio and AE Wifi Radio

[mjn]

I also have them stored in M4A standard aswell, for use on my Ipod.

[lazymatt]

If you've got an iPod, why not go for an iPod dock?

PC World are advertising a Logik IR100 Internet Radio, which will also stream from your PC, but it doesn't realy mention audio compatability, other than MP3

You could have a look at the AE wi fi radio - that may support AAC

[mjn]

Originally Posted by lazymatt

If you've got an iPod, why not go for an iPod dock?

I thought about that, but i don't really want my ipod getting covered in dust.

[andrew1810]

The Logik one looks very similar to the Noxon iRadio, so I imagine the specs will be pretty similar too

The AE/Magicbox may well be worth a look, although the ipod dock would seem easiest in this case

[lazymatt]

Originally Posted by mjn

I thought about that, but i don't really want my ipod getting covered in dust.

Fair enough...but if you do decide to risk it, Amazon are doing the fantastic Monitor Audio Ideck for only £80. Bit of a steal really!

Or Sony have just released details of this:

http://wireless.engadget.com/2007/01...ough-the-home/

US only at the moment, but looks like it'll play AAC. $350, so I would expect it to be about £300 over here.

[andrew1810]

That reminds me, Sony do have a current one which might work (says it does WAV):

http://www.advancedmp3players.co.uk/...oducts_id=1194

[mjn]

Originally Posted by lazymatt

You could have a look at the AE wi fi radio - that may support AAC

This looks like it'll play AAC, and stream internet radio, all over the wireless. Will investigate further.

Thanks.

[andrew1810]

It is also worth checking the MagicBox Imp Radio which is essentially the same thing in a different box with a slightly inferior speaker, but it is £50 cheaper