Wes_in_VA
Super Member
I own a bike shop and I want to set up a computer based system to play through my Onkyo TX2500 MKII/EPI 140c system.
I've ripped a good chunk of my CD collection to Google Play and had hoped to use Chromecast Audio so stream from my laptop. That hasn't worked because the Chromecast Audio has been unable to stay connected to my network. (I'd like to give up on the wireless streaming for a number of reasons, so please, no suggestions about what I might do there.)
What I happened to realize is that I have a spare desktop tower that I could use as a music server and just download CD's directly to that.
The part I need help with is whether there's a way for me to easily control the music without having a keyboard and monitor hooked up to the tower? I know that in terms of getting the audio to the receiver I can get a USB DAC but that's about all I know.
I'm trying to spend as little money as possible on this.
I'd appreciate any suggestions.
I've ripped a good chunk of my CD collection to Google Play and had hoped to use Chromecast Audio so stream from my laptop. That hasn't worked because the Chromecast Audio has been unable to stay connected to my network. (I'd like to give up on the wireless streaming for a number of reasons, so please, no suggestions about what I might do there.)
What I happened to realize is that I have a spare desktop tower that I could use as a music server and just download CD's directly to that.
The part I need help with is whether there's a way for me to easily control the music without having a keyboard and monitor hooked up to the tower? I know that in terms of getting the audio to the receiver I can get a USB DAC but that's about all I know.
I'm trying to spend as little money as possible on this.
I'd appreciate any suggestions.