House-Wide Audio using iTunes

[alfamale_sc]

Hi All

I am hopefully moving into a new house soon and want to setup house-wide music using my MacMini, which is running the latest version of iTunes.

I don't need control of the music from every room (apart from sound) and I don't want to have to run wires to/from every room. I know about Apple's Airtune's system, but are there any other options available to me?

I thought of using USB Homeplugs (not the ethernet versions) and powered USB speakers, but apparently this will not work.

My current home computer setup includes a 1.25ghz MacMini with an external wireless adsl modem/router and a pre-installed bluetooth module. I also use FrontRow and a wireless RF remote to control iTunes, Movies, DVDs and Slideshows. I also have two ethernet homeplugs so that I can connect my two Macs using the mains.

The house (if successful) is an old property with some pretty thick stone walls...this maybe a consideration.

Any feedback would be appreciated.

Regards
Alfamale

[lazymatt]

Have a look at the Slimdevices Squeezebox 3

http://www.slimdevices.com/pi_overview.html?

It's the best audio product at that price IMHO, and even though you may not want control in each room now, you will eventually.

Otherwise something like the Soneeter Bard USB;

http://www.sonneteer.demon.co.uk/bardusb.htm

[alfamale_sc]

Thanks lazymatt.

The Squeezebox 3 looks ideal and cheap at around £160 per unit.

[Autopilot]

Squeezebox 3

[lazymatt]

[alfamale_sc]

Hi Autopilot

I see you have the Squeezebox 3. Do you use it wired the wired or wireless functionality and if wireless, how good is it?

Cheers
Alfamale

[lazymatt]

I've had an e-mail today from Sonos to say they are now selling the BU130 pack for £699, it includes one ZP80, one ZP100 and one controller.

It really is fantastic value:

http://www.sonos.com/store/index.htm

[Autopilot]

Originally Posted by alfamale_sc

Hi Autopilot

I see you have the Squeezebox 3. Do you use it wired the wired or wireless functionality and if wireless, how good is it?

Cheers
Alfamale

Wireless and it's perfect. Never had a glitch in over a year of constant use. Don't forget, wireless does not effect sound quality. The signal could drop if it a long way from the router/access point, but it has a very good buffer and i never have a any issues.