Hifi to Wifi without a network. Is it possible?

[admin_exported]

OK, stick with me on this one.

What I'm looking to do is plug something into my hifi amplifier that will come up on my mac (which has an airport card) so I can play itunes through my hifi system.

I don't have a wireless network set up.

I've come across these: http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20060...o-transmitter/

But was just wondering if something simpler was available that only had to be plugged into the amp.

Thanks!

 

[chebby]

What about Airport Express? It is barely bigger than a plug-top power supply and will talk to your Mac. It contains a built-in DAC and can be connected to your hifi with a simple 3.5mm jack - 2 phono lead.

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks chebby. This should work without an internet connection, shouldn't it?

 

[Anonymous]

yes, but why not just attatch it to your network?

if you have wireless already, then just set it as an access point. if you don't then it will still work.

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks. Do you think these are worth £30 toÿconnect it to my amp:ÿhttp://store.apple.com/uk/product/M9573B/A?fnode=MTY1NDA0Mg&mco=MjE0NDc1MA

I just wonder if compressed, streamed, digital music is really worth spending £30 on for a set of cables. Can anyone recommend any others?

 

[chebby]

Yes it certainly is worth it but I could not recommend any Monster product from having personally witnessed poor construction standards in some of their products.

I would suggest a Chord Crimson Minijack -> 2RCA lead or their iChord...

http://whathifi.com/Review/Chord-Company-iChord/

Or something similar.

 

[John Duncan]

Yup, just to reiterate - an Airport Express creates a wireless network (if you have an airport card in your mac), so you don't need a router. As for cables, I had good results from Gotham (

) before I got my DACMagic.....

 

[Anonymous]

With optical cables running from an AE, they're not going to have any impact on the sound so you don't have to spend a fortune, and £30 sounds over the top. Maplins do some decent cables at keener prices.

 

[John Duncan]

Yeah but the OP wants analogue for the time being doesn't he? (Not the best results from an AE, the output is noisy, but good enough to be getting on with until he gets a DAC)

jd

 

[Anonymous]

Get an Airport Express. They can be configured as an access point that you connect directly to.

 

[Anonymous]

John Duncan & Chebby,

Yes, you are right, hadn't spotted the analog bit, so a good cable is a good idea.