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Las velocidades de transmisión wifi hacen posible transmitir audio de alta calidad de nuestro PC al equipo música, sin cables y sin perdidas.
No lo he probado todavía personalmente por lo que la información que ahora vuelco es de búsquedas en internet y opiniones de usuarios en foros, reviews, etc. que aquí resumo y que creo que será de utilidad a quien busque una transmisión inalámbrica de sonido de calidad y que yo hubiera agradecido tener desde un principio.
Animo a quien tenga experiencias con estos productos o más información a que enriquezca el hilo
Equipo necesario:
La mayoría de los receptores están configurados para usar su propio software de reproducción, por lo que estás a su merced para el tipo de archivos que puedes reproducir, la mayoría incluyen formatos comprimidos como el mp3 o AAC, algunos también WAV, otros formatos comprimidos sin pérdidas como el apple losssless o incluso el FLAC, y casi ninguno en mi formato favorito y en el que tengo mi discoteca: APE lossless. En este sentido, el reproductor que usa su software y permite más formatos es el Squeezebox, también es uno de los más caros.
Unos poquísimos receptores están hechos para funcionar con cualquier software, por lo que admiten todos los formatos, por lo que resultan una opción muy interesante y, además, a un precio atractivo, aunque en la actualidad también tienen peguillas, como que no se comercializan en España, y que el linksys de momento no tiene drivers para el Vista (parece que se puede solucionar poniendo los del sondigo). Los productos son el Linksys Wireless-G Music Bridge WMB54G, y el Sondigo Sirocco, cuya pega es la dificultad de cambiar fácilmente de por donde sale el sonido (por el pc o por el equipo)
Mención especial merece el airport express de Apple, compacto, bonito, solo 89€ (ha bajado el precio recientemente) peeeeero solo funciona con itunes (también de apple, claro) y sus formatos (mp3, AAC y apple lossless) por lo que desde un principio lo descarte ya que convertir mi discoteca (unos 500 Gb) a estos formatos no me tentaba nada. Me ha costado mucho dar con una aplicación denominada Airfoil que, según afirma (no la he probado) quita las limitaciones al Airport express, pudiendo reproducir desde casi cualquier reproductor y por tanto cualquier formato. El precio de esta aplicación es de 25$ (unos 18€
y ha hecho que el airport express sea mi opción actual nº 1.
Todos tienen una pega común, y es que hay un pequeño retardo en el audio, por lo que ver una peli con el sonido retardado no es muy aconsejable, para estos casos deberemos buscar un receptor audio-video, existiendo varios interesantes productos también, que, de momento, no son objeto de este hilo, aunque destacaré por su buen precio y prestaciones el pinnale showcenter 200 (a unos 150€ o el redbell DV HD100 (a menos de 100 € si eres capaz de encontrarlo), si bien creo que necesitas una buena red Wifi para que la imagen sea fluida.
A continuación relaciono varios receptores de audio, con algunos comentarios sacados de un artículo americano
Sondigo Siroco unos 159$+50$ de portes a España=209 dolares de USA
Roku SoundBridge Radio
The Roku SoundBridge Radio ($400) combines many of the best Squeezebox features with a standard clock radio -- you can tune into regular AM/FM radio, in addition to digital music, and wake up to either. You can also tune into Internet Radio while your PC music server is off, and it supports a variety of servers, including Windows Media Connect, iTunes, MusicMatch, Rhapsody, and even the same SlimServer software that comes with the Squeezebox, so you can choose the software that's best for your library. When using Windows Media Connect, you can play protected Windows DRM files purchased from any PlaysForSure music service, such as Napster, Urge and MSN Music (these files aren't supported by SlimServer). Yahoo Music Unlimited is also supported but not protected iTunes Music Store files. Another nice feature is that it has a memory card slot so you can play music stored locally, rather than on a networked computer.
The key drawbacks to the SoundBridge Radio are that it does not have audio outputs other than a headphone jack, nor an Ethernet port or remote control. It is designed as a standalone unit, and has built-in speakers. Roku also sells the SoundBridge M1001 ($200) without the AM/FM clock radio and speakers, which has the additional ports and remote. Since you can have multiple SoundBridges connected to one server, you could have a Radio version in the bedroom, and an M1001 in your living room.
Apple AirPort Express
Aside from Apple TV, the AirPort Express is the only wireless music streamer authorized by Apple to play the protected AAC files you buy from the iTunes Store. It has a digital optical output for connecting to your stereo system, or you can use an adapter for standard RCA cables. But perhaps most importantly, the AirPort Express doubles as a standard Wi-Fi router, with full software support for both Windows and Mac. The compact palm-sized unit also makes a great travel router, for unwiring hotel or conference rooms on the go. The downside compared to the Squeezebox or SoundBridge is the lack of a display or remote control. You'll need to control playback directly from your PC or Mac, or buy a third-party remote control like the Keyspan Express Remote. You also can't have multiple units playing different things in different rooms without additional PCs or Macs running iTunes software. Also, as these are routers, you'd need to configure multiple units appropriately to not conflict with one another. But the AirPort Express is only about $120, less than half the cost of the SoundBridge Radio or Squeezebox.
Linksys Wireless-G Music Bridge WMB54G
The Linksys Music Bridge is the cheapest wireless music streamer of all, at around $80. It is also the only unit besides the AirPort Express that lets you listen to protected iTunes Music Store files and indeed protected music from any source. It's able to do this trick because it takes a different approach to playback. Instead of decoding files at the player end, software you install on your PC simply takes the sound output from your computer and sends it to the Bridge -- alert sounds and all! The Bridge is then connected to your home stereo. You can use any music software you like: iTunes, MusicMatch, WinAmp, or whatever. As with the AirPort Express, the Linksys has no remote control or visual display, you need to control playback from your computer, and it's not a multi-room solution. But it's a very neat poor man's streamer that bypasses copy-protection hassles. If you have a wireless laptop, this is a cleaner solution than running wires from your computer to your home stereo.
Sonos Digital Music System
At a minimum cost of about $750 for one controller and one player box, the modular Sonos Music System is a high-end solution in a class of its own. There are three basic components that you can combine in up to 32 rooms -- each playing its own tunes. The wireless handheld controller has a large color LCD and scroll wheel for easy navigation of large music collections, something that can be a real hassle on the small remotes that come with the Squeezebox and SoundBridge. You can wander from room to room with the controller, no need to buy one for every room (its $399). You do need a player unit for each room you want to stream music to, however. There are two options: the ZonePlayer 80 ($349), a decoder box that connects to your stereo or amplified speakers, and the ZonePlayer 100 ($499), which includes an amplifier as well so all you need is a pair of regular speakers. The two-room Music System ZP100 bundle for $1199 includes two ZP100s and one controller. The Sonos system supports Windows DRM files used by PlaysForSure stores like Napster, Yahoo, Urge, AOL, Wal-Mart and Zune, as well as the Rhapsody and Pandora subscription services.
No lo he probado todavía personalmente por lo que la información que ahora vuelco es de búsquedas en internet y opiniones de usuarios en foros, reviews, etc. que aquí resumo y que creo que será de utilidad a quien busque una transmisión inalámbrica de sonido de calidad y que yo hubiera agradecido tener desde un principio.
Animo a quien tenga experiencias con estos productos o más información a que enriquezca el hilo
Equipo necesario:
- PC.
- Equipo de música con entradas de audio analógicas (RCAs) y/o digitales.
- Router Wifi al que debe estar conectado el PC.
- Receptor WIFI con salidas de audio (e incluso video en algún caso)
La mayoría de los receptores están configurados para usar su propio software de reproducción, por lo que estás a su merced para el tipo de archivos que puedes reproducir, la mayoría incluyen formatos comprimidos como el mp3 o AAC, algunos también WAV, otros formatos comprimidos sin pérdidas como el apple losssless o incluso el FLAC, y casi ninguno en mi formato favorito y en el que tengo mi discoteca: APE lossless. En este sentido, el reproductor que usa su software y permite más formatos es el Squeezebox, también es uno de los más caros.
Unos poquísimos receptores están hechos para funcionar con cualquier software, por lo que admiten todos los formatos, por lo que resultan una opción muy interesante y, además, a un precio atractivo, aunque en la actualidad también tienen peguillas, como que no se comercializan en España, y que el linksys de momento no tiene drivers para el Vista (parece que se puede solucionar poniendo los del sondigo). Los productos son el Linksys Wireless-G Music Bridge WMB54G, y el Sondigo Sirocco, cuya pega es la dificultad de cambiar fácilmente de por donde sale el sonido (por el pc o por el equipo)
Mención especial merece el airport express de Apple, compacto, bonito, solo 89€ (ha bajado el precio recientemente) peeeeero solo funciona con itunes (también de apple, claro) y sus formatos (mp3, AAC y apple lossless) por lo que desde un principio lo descarte ya que convertir mi discoteca (unos 500 Gb) a estos formatos no me tentaba nada. Me ha costado mucho dar con una aplicación denominada Airfoil que, según afirma (no la he probado) quita las limitaciones al Airport express, pudiendo reproducir desde casi cualquier reproductor y por tanto cualquier formato. El precio de esta aplicación es de 25$ (unos 18€
y ha hecho que el airport express sea mi opción actual nº 1.Todos tienen una pega común, y es que hay un pequeño retardo en el audio, por lo que ver una peli con el sonido retardado no es muy aconsejable, para estos casos deberemos buscar un receptor audio-video, existiendo varios interesantes productos también, que, de momento, no son objeto de este hilo, aunque destacaré por su buen precio y prestaciones el pinnale showcenter 200 (a unos 150€
o el redbell DV HD100 (a menos de 100 € si eres capaz de encontrarlo), si bien creo que necesitas una buena red Wifi para que la imagen sea fluida.A continuación relaciono varios receptores de audio, con algunos comentarios sacados de un artículo americano
Sondigo Siroco unos 159$+50$ de portes a España=209 dolares de USA
Roku SoundBridge Radio
The Roku SoundBridge Radio ($400) combines many of the best Squeezebox features with a standard clock radio -- you can tune into regular AM/FM radio, in addition to digital music, and wake up to either. You can also tune into Internet Radio while your PC music server is off, and it supports a variety of servers, including Windows Media Connect, iTunes, MusicMatch, Rhapsody, and even the same SlimServer software that comes with the Squeezebox, so you can choose the software that's best for your library. When using Windows Media Connect, you can play protected Windows DRM files purchased from any PlaysForSure music service, such as Napster, Urge and MSN Music (these files aren't supported by SlimServer). Yahoo Music Unlimited is also supported but not protected iTunes Music Store files. Another nice feature is that it has a memory card slot so you can play music stored locally, rather than on a networked computer.
The key drawbacks to the SoundBridge Radio are that it does not have audio outputs other than a headphone jack, nor an Ethernet port or remote control. It is designed as a standalone unit, and has built-in speakers. Roku also sells the SoundBridge M1001 ($200) without the AM/FM clock radio and speakers, which has the additional ports and remote. Since you can have multiple SoundBridges connected to one server, you could have a Radio version in the bedroom, and an M1001 in your living room.
Apple AirPort Express
Aside from Apple TV, the AirPort Express is the only wireless music streamer authorized by Apple to play the protected AAC files you buy from the iTunes Store. It has a digital optical output for connecting to your stereo system, or you can use an adapter for standard RCA cables. But perhaps most importantly, the AirPort Express doubles as a standard Wi-Fi router, with full software support for both Windows and Mac. The compact palm-sized unit also makes a great travel router, for unwiring hotel or conference rooms on the go. The downside compared to the Squeezebox or SoundBridge is the lack of a display or remote control. You'll need to control playback directly from your PC or Mac, or buy a third-party remote control like the Keyspan Express Remote. You also can't have multiple units playing different things in different rooms without additional PCs or Macs running iTunes software. Also, as these are routers, you'd need to configure multiple units appropriately to not conflict with one another. But the AirPort Express is only about $120, less than half the cost of the SoundBridge Radio or Squeezebox.
Linksys Wireless-G Music Bridge WMB54G
The Linksys Music Bridge is the cheapest wireless music streamer of all, at around $80. It is also the only unit besides the AirPort Express that lets you listen to protected iTunes Music Store files and indeed protected music from any source. It's able to do this trick because it takes a different approach to playback. Instead of decoding files at the player end, software you install on your PC simply takes the sound output from your computer and sends it to the Bridge -- alert sounds and all! The Bridge is then connected to your home stereo. You can use any music software you like: iTunes, MusicMatch, WinAmp, or whatever. As with the AirPort Express, the Linksys has no remote control or visual display, you need to control playback from your computer, and it's not a multi-room solution. But it's a very neat poor man's streamer that bypasses copy-protection hassles. If you have a wireless laptop, this is a cleaner solution than running wires from your computer to your home stereo.
Sonos Digital Music System
At a minimum cost of about $750 for one controller and one player box, the modular Sonos Music System is a high-end solution in a class of its own. There are three basic components that you can combine in up to 32 rooms -- each playing its own tunes. The wireless handheld controller has a large color LCD and scroll wheel for easy navigation of large music collections, something that can be a real hassle on the small remotes that come with the Squeezebox and SoundBridge. You can wander from room to room with the controller, no need to buy one for every room (its $399). You do need a player unit for each room you want to stream music to, however. There are two options: the ZonePlayer 80 ($349), a decoder box that connects to your stereo or amplified speakers, and the ZonePlayer 100 ($499), which includes an amplifier as well so all you need is a pair of regular speakers. The two-room Music System ZP100 bundle for $1199 includes two ZP100s and one controller. The Sonos system supports Windows DRM files used by PlaysForSure stores like Napster, Yahoo, Urge, AOL, Wal-Mart and Zune, as well as the Rhapsody and Pandora subscription services.
