I havn't posted in this section of AVS forum before but i did search the archives and existing threads for anything similar.
I'm looking to extend my media to another room in my house.
I'm currently using a ReadyNAS NV+ to host all my media including music, movies, TV show etc.
In the livingroom i'm using a Mac Mini running Plex and iTunes for all my hometheater needs but i would like to be able to play my music upstairs without using another computer.
I already have a amplifier and speakers upstairs and am currently alternating between plugin in my iphone or laptop to play music. I'm now looking for something more permanent. A few coworkers suggested a Squeezebox receiver.
From the research i've done this should integrate into my existing setup (ReadyNAS and iTunes library) hassle free. The concern i have is that i may want to upgrade my upstairs setup to have a TV in the future. So wouldn't I be better off getting a Popcorn Hour device?
Will the popcorn hour integrate with my existing setup?
How is the popcorn hour for music playback?
I'm planning on using my iphone as remote for the squeezebox. How does the PlugPlayer remote for iPhone with Popcorn hour compare?
I know there's lots of questions there but I try to get knowledgable feedback before making these kinds of purchases.
Thanks for answering any of the above!
-D
I'm looking to extend my media to another room in my house.
I'm currently using a ReadyNAS NV+ to host all my media including music, movies, TV show etc.
In the livingroom i'm using a Mac Mini running Plex and iTunes for all my hometheater needs but i would like to be able to play my music upstairs without using another computer.
I already have a amplifier and speakers upstairs and am currently alternating between plugin in my iphone or laptop to play music. I'm now looking for something more permanent. A few coworkers suggested a Squeezebox receiver.
From the research i've done this should integrate into my existing setup (ReadyNAS and iTunes library) hassle free. The concern i have is that i may want to upgrade my upstairs setup to have a TV in the future. So wouldn't I be better off getting a Popcorn Hour device?
Will the popcorn hour integrate with my existing setup?
How is the popcorn hour for music playback?
I'm planning on using my iphone as remote for the squeezebox. How does the PlugPlayer remote for iPhone with Popcorn hour compare?
I know there's lots of questions there but I try to get knowledgable feedback before making these kinds of purchases.
Thanks for answering any of the above!
-D