I'd like to connect the audio output from my PC through my hifi
amplifier. This would either be a ~10m cable run or some wireless
solution. While I do have some music on the computer, the main reason
is listening to the radio, especially the BBC's excellent archive of
stuff I missed, so 'reasonable' quality rather that hifi would be
required.

How long can I reasonably run the line level signal from the PC?
Can/Should I get a wee booster amp for this and, if so, any
suggestions?

I've looked at wireless solutions, but most are biased towards MP3
playback and interface directly to the audio files on the PC, so I'm
not usre if this would work with streamers such as RealPlayer. Also, I
don't really need the remote control or track listing stuff. Is there
anything that will simply transmit the audio output from box A
connected to my PC to box B connected to my amp?

Suplementary question: I'd like an extra set of speakers in the
kitchen. I listen more in there anyway and logically that's where the
whole system should live, but that's not going to happen soon. So, I'm
probably going to run cable but noticed a set of wireless speakers on
maplin while looking for solutions to the first question:

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Products/Mod...o=33457&M R=N

Anyone tried these? I can't imagine the sound quality is up to much,
but just how bad is it. They only have to compete with whatever cheap
speakers and cablr (15m) that I'd otherwise use. Good for the shed
maybe?

Thanks for the help.

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I've looked at wireless solutions, but most are biased towards MP3
playback and interface directly to the audio files on the PC, so I'm
not usre if this would work with streamers such as RealPlayer. Also, I
don't really need the remote control or track listing stuff. Is there
anything that will simply transmit the audio output from box A
connected to my PC to box B connected to my amp?

Maplin have a 'summer special' of an audio/video wireless link at 29.99
which with suitable pluggery could be fed from your sound card. Might be
no more expensive than an audio only one. Says it's stereo in the FAQ
section. Part number is L43AT

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Dave Plowman London SW
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I'd like to connect the audio output from my PC through my hifi
amplifier. This would either be a ~10m cable run or some wireless
solution. While I do have some music on the computer, the main reason
is listening to the radio, especially the BBC's excellent archive of
stuff I missed, so 'reasonable' quality rather that hifi would be
required.

How long can I reasonably run the line level signal from the PC?
Can/Should I get a wee booster amp for this and, if so, any
suggestions?

I've looked at wireless solutions, but most are biased towards MP3
playback and interface directly to the audio files on the PC, so I'm
not usre if this would work with streamers such as RealPlayer. Also, I
don't really need the remote control or track listing stuff. Is there
anything that will simply transmit the audio output from box A
connected to my PC to box B connected to my amp?

How about an FM transmitter? You can find those in most electronics
stores.

Another question.. is there a consumer solution for transmitting and
receiving digital PCM? If not why not!!



Try plugging a SPDIF signal down the video input of a video sender, and
the other end to your DAC works quite well....
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Tony Sayer

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Another question.. is there a consumer solution for transmitting and
receiving digital PCM? If not why not!!

Try plugging a SPDIF signal down the video input of a video sender, and
the other end to your DAC works quite well....

Do these boxes transmit in RAW PCM or compressed??


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Raw PCM at SPDIF levels which is remarkably similar to Video about 1
volt P to P and at 75 ohms and around 3 MHz ish. I've managed to get one
over three miles with suitable aerials:-))
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Tony Sayer