Is it possible to stream music to a seperate hi-fi?

Anselm

Firstly, I wasn't sure where to post this, but this board seemed most likely.

Secondly, on to my query. I have a seperate hi-fi system which is:

Kef Q5 speakers;
Denon Integrated Amp PMA-201SA;
Denon DCD-201SA Cd player.

Is there a gizmo (preferably made by Denon, or other quality brand) that will allow me to wirelessly stream music from Youtube or spotify et al, which will play through my stereo system?

And if there is, can any of you people point me to the correct gizmo.

Thank you

marleyboy

You can buy a Bluetooth receiver for your Hi-Fi. This will enable you to play your audio from your mobile phone or laptop via a bluetooth dongle, directly to your Hi-Fi.

They are relatively cheap to buy and do a good job.


http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-F8Z492TTP-Bluetooth-Music-Receiver/dp/B0047T79VS

WhiteChristmas

Yes it's possible. Cambridge make the hifi buff's favourite, I believe.

Though it's a bit pricey if all you're streaming is 128k mp3s.

Anselm

marleyboy wrote: »

You can buy a Bluetooth receiver for your Hi-Fi. This will enable you to play your audio from your mobile phone or laptop via a bluetooth dongle, directly to your Hi-Fi.

They are relatively cheap to buy and do a good job.

Would you be able to show me a product just so I know what i'm looking for please? Thanks for your help MB

Edit, just seen your edit thank you

WhiteChristmas wrote: »

Yes it's possible. Cambridge make the hifi buff's favourite, I believe.

Though it's a bit pricey if all you're streaming is 128k mp3s.

Yeah Cambridge is good Do you know what the exact product is so I could google it? And I wanted to stream because I can't get the stuff on youtube in album format. I like listening to mixes of dj's but can't get CD's, so I was looking for a way around it.

Would my amp not make the mp3's better quality? Thanks for your help WC

andy2004

how about a radio transmitter usually powered by 2 aa batteries.
I use one to listen to my PC music on a shower radio in the bathroom.
Can also pick up the music downstairs aswell.

exactly like this,
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wireless-FM-Transmitter-Car-Charger-Radio-for-MP3-MP4-For-Ipod-Iphone-4-4G-MP3-/221038475595?pt=UK_MP3_Player_Accessories_FM_Transmitters&hash=item3376eb794b
bought from a uk seller as a bundle with my mp3player

or theres this better one with a lcd screen and memory
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wireless-LCD-FM-Transmitter-Car-Radio-For-MP3-CD-iPod-nano-iphone-/320891440250?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Other&hash=item4ab69ecc7a

Anselm

andy2004 wrote: »

how about a radio transmitter usually powered by 2 aa batteries.
I use one to listen to my PC music on a shower radio in the bathroom.
Can also pick up the music downstairs aswell.

exactly like this,
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wireless-FM-Transmitter-Car-Charger-Radio-for-MP3-MP4-For-Ipod-Iphone-4-4G-MP3-/221038475595?pt=UK_MP3_Player_Accessories_FM_Transmitters&hash=item3376eb794b
bought from a uk seller as a bundle with my mp3player

Sorry this might be a stupid question, if I did that, I'd need to set up my radio wouldn't I and then play it through the radio?

prowla

You could give this a try: http://www.naimaudio.com/hifi-products/naimuniti

It's a step up from a Denon though.

Anselm

prowla wrote: »

You could give this a try: http://www.naimaudio.com/hifi-products/naimuniti

It's a step up from a Denon though.

Will have to give that one a miss at £2700 :eek: I think it must be several giant leaps above Denon? I do like the concept of AIO though!

esuhl

Sonos are well-known for their wireless music systems. I'm not exactly sure of the details, but there's a fair bit of info on their website: http://www.sonos.com/

If the stereo is near the PC, you could just connect an output from the soundcard to an auxillary input on the stereo (but I'm sure you know that).

If the stereo is quite far away... would it be worth getting a cheap laptop and connecting that directly to the stereo? I know audio quality varies quite a bit on laptops (the compact electronics aren't always shielded particularly well), but if you're only listening to low-quality audio like MP3s and YouTube videos it's probably not a big deal...

Fifer

If you are talking hifi (as in high fidelity), forget bluetooth or radio. Sonos, Slim Devices (Logitech), Sonos, Pioneer, Naim, Cyrus and Linn all do systems, ranging from £100 or so to several thousand.

Anselm

esuhl wrote: »

Sonos are well-known for their wireless music systems. I'm not exactly sure of the details, but there's a fair bit of info on their website: http://www.sonos.com/

If the stereo is near the PC, you could just connect an output from the soundcard to an auxillary input on the stereo (but I'm sure you know that).

If the stereo is quite far away... would it be worth getting a cheap laptop and connecting that directly to the stereo? I know audio quality varies quite a bit on laptops (the compact electronics aren't always shielded particularly well), but if you're only listening to low-quality audio like MP3s and YouTube videos it's probably not a big deal...

It'd be difficult to link the laptop to the system because it's quite cluttered but I'll have a go linking it (No I didn't know that )

Fifer wrote: »

If you are talking hifi (as in high fidelity), forget bluetooth or radio. Sonos, Slim Devices (Logitech), Sonos, Pioneer, Naim, Cyrus and Linn all do systems, ranging from £100 or so to several thousand.

Well it's a seperate cd/amp/tuner/speakers - is that hifi? If it is a hifi, do I need a "DAC" (whatever the heck that is!)

I think I might just go to richer sounds tomorrow; I need to get some bits from town anyway.

Thank you for your help esuhl, Fifer