Waay off topic Q about "music systems"

[Pedal Wench]

It's even easier to spend money on audio stuff than on bike stuff (especially in the winter!)

Tell me about -- I'm a recording engineer, and I freelance in the consumer electronics/technology fields -- I love that stuff!

One thing you might want to think about wrt Internet radio -- it only sounds as good as it's uploaded. So, while your speeds, and the connection speed and bitrates might all be fine, if the station is uploaded at a low rate, it won't sound great. But, in some cases, it will sound as good as your current FM sources, but never as good as CD quality.

[SadieKate]

I knew you'd be posting!

Since the local classical music station is drowned out by several neighboring stations (who must be broadcasting a bit over power, doncha think?), it doesn't take much to have "better quality."

[Pedal Wench]

I knew you'd be posting!

Since the local classical music station is drowned out by several neighboring stations (who must be broadcasting a bit over power, doncha think?), it doesn't take much to have "better quality."

I tried to stay away

It should be okay to use with the Bluetooth, and other systems have built-in Internet connections, so you only need a DSL connection. They have ones that are complete 'music systems', or ones that are just the receiver that you plug in as a source to your existing system. However, the Squeezebox looks really kinda cool!

[SadieKate]

and other systems have built-in Internet connections, so you only need a DSL connection.

Please explain? Or provide a link to a product for the slow and iggerant?

[Pedal Wench]

Please explain? Or provide a link to a product for the slow and iggerant?

No problem!

http://www.amazon.com/Philips-MCi250.../dp/B00009RTBU

Bluetooth from your BT-enabled PC (which I think you said was an option):
http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...52921665333301

And, this could be used just as a receiver to plug into an existing stereo system that has an aux input:
http://www.amazon.com/Philips-SL400i...667260&sr=1-12


This receiver looks nice too -- can stream from your PC too. Best of both worlds:
http://www.amazon.com/OXX-Digital-Wi...667260&sr=1-20
Hope that helps! To be honest, a few years ago, there were more options when I was writing alot about this category.

[SadieKate]

I only have this to say before taking myself off to a good book, BikerZ sure knows how to spend my money.

Slow her down, girls!

Not that Oakleaf and PedalWench would help put any brakes on her.

[bikerz]

You're welcome!



(A certain person -- who shall remain nameless but has the initials "SK" -- has definitely helped spend a few of my dollars on bike things over the years, so I'm just returning the favor! And helping you do your bit to keep the economy going!)