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An audio sender for two additional PC speakers?

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Old 11-11-2009, 5:07 PM   #1
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An audio sender for two additional PC speakers?

Hi all.
Apologies in advance but I am new to all this, and hope I am on the correct forum - I have spent hours now looking for what I thought would be a simple item...
To explain: I listen to all my music through my PC (stored on my hard drive) and I occasionally stream live soccer or listen to internet radio on the same PC. When I have to visit my kitchen, I would like to be able to hear the same broadcast/music. Simple?
I am not looking for hi-fidelity at all - I just need (I think) an audio sender (I have old PC speakers) to allow me to continue listening in the next room without jacking up the sound and ******* off my neighbours!
Many senders I have researched will 'send' the audio signal, but cut the sound from the computer (mostly USB-based). I need both sets of speakers to be audible at the same time (I think the transmitter/sender should be plugged into my microphone jack for this to work).
My apartment runs a Wi-Fi network and I have a cordless phone (if that affects anything), so I need to be able to switch channels to avoid interference, I believe.
Please can somebody recommend a product? I live in France, but have no problem with using UK adapters if necessary (not sure about the States and the voltage difference).
I didn't want to spend much more than £50.00, but considering the man-hours spent looking I should have forked out a grand in the first place!
All help gratefully received... Internet forums have never let me down yet!.
Thanks for taking the trouble...
Cheers.
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Old 11-11-2009, 5:19 PM   #2
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Re: An audio sender for two additional PC speakers?

Top 10 Music Streamers | T3 magazine online. Fifty quid is a bit on the low side. If your music is in itunes, the apple express might suit. The music streamers forum is your best bet

I use squeezebox myself. You might pick up an old squeezebox 2 or 3 on ebay if you're lucky but I think you'll need to save up a bit more.
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Old 11-11-2009, 6:28 PM   #3
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Re: An audio sender for two additional PC speakers?

Hi davepuma, and thanks for such a fast response!
However, I am really, really not looking for sophistication - simply an extension of the noise the PC is making...

There are dozens of products available along the lines of Techinfo

... I just need reassurance that by sending the output elsewhere I will not be cutting off the source. I just want to hear the same in the adjacent room; I don't need to be able to select or change anything - I try to spend as little time as possible in the kitchen/away from my screen.
Thanks again for your time and trouble.
Cheers.
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