Wirelessly connecting to a home stereo system

Anyone know if/how it is possible to play audio wirelessly thorugh a home stereo system? I'm looking to do something similar to what the Airport station does but with all audio from the mac not just audio from Itunes.

See this software:
http://www.rogueamoeba.com/airfoil/mac/

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Wireless home stereo system

Hi,
I'd like to use a MacMini as a home stereo system using wireless speakers. We have a nice sony system but no where to set it up in our new home and I'd rather get rid of all the wire and keep it out of sight. What's needed to do this? It is possible, yes? Thanks for any ideas. I saw the post on airexpress but that doesn't really address my needs.

The Apple Airport Express and a stereo connection cable are exactly what you need to do this. You also need powered speakers, or speakers that get their power through an AV Receiver and amp.
The Airport Express is a wireless broadband router that can be directly connected to the Mac mini (wired or wirelessly) and used to distribute your Internet connection to other networked computers in the house.
Significantly, the Airport Express also has a single audio jack that allows you to connect either an analog (RCA-style) audio cable or a digital optical SPDIF cable -- either can be connected to the back of your AV Receiver, but you'll get the best quality using the digital cable (assuming your AV Receiver has a free optical digital port). Once the AEX is connected, you assign one of the receiver's Input ports to the computer/AEX. So, instead of connecting a stereo CD or tape player to the receiver, you connect the computer.
The stereo connection kit (cables) must be purchased separately.
We connected the AEX to our computer network using a Category 6 (RJ-45) Ethernet cable. While you can set up the Express to receive network signals wirelessly, it will be more reliable, and possiby faster (depending on the topology and setup), if you rely on Ethernet where possible. This way, the cable or DSL modem is hard-wired to the AEX and the only portion of the network that is wireless is between the wireless computers and the AEX.

Why lower audo levels when connecting to home stereo system

I have connected an audio cable to the earphone output on the Nano.This cable has two RCA connectors that connect to the line-in of my home stereo system. It works fine except for one thing. The volume is lower than other sources that feed into a "line-in" input. To make things even across the system, is there some type of devise that will increase the output level of the headphone jack on the Nano? Or does using an Apple cable make any difference. I would think this little problem is just a case of the headphone output being of a lower output level than a "line-out" output.
Thanks for suggestions.
Lonnie
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"I would think this little problem is just a case of the headphone output being of a lower output level than a "line-out" output."
It is, which is why many people who want to do this use the iPod dock, which has a proper 'line out' socket.

Need help planning home stereo system utilizing Itunes,iPs, airplay

Hello,
the internet is overwhelming me with Info, so I will ask you guys my question.
How to best build a home stereo system playing my itunes libraries.
Here are my stats:
Itunes library is housed in external 1 TB drive, worked off a Windows laptop ( Sony Viao)
I have and use two Itunes accounts ( one for US and one for Germany store)
Have an older Ipod click ( older gen, ), I phone 4S and Ipad 2,
will be upgrading to new iphone and ipad this year.
What I want to do:
At the moment we have no home stereo system or home theater. Been happy using the HDMI connector playing video from Ipad to TV. To be honest I do most of my TV viewing directly from the Ipad as it's very transportable.
Music I listen more with headphones, but have been missing my old hi-fi system from 10 years ago, which I no longer have. ( Birthing and raising 2 kids the past 8 years made me forget what I have missed . ).
Anyways it's time to get serious again.
I need to first start with a basic receiver and speakers.
Question 1:
What kind of a receiver do you recommend? There are so many options now besides hooking DVD/CD player to Receiver/tuner. Now you have wifi options ( airplay etc...). where I understand you can stream your itunes movie/music wifi. We would want a traditional DVD/CD hook up and itunes.
Question 2:
Digitial Quality: Does streaming via airplay to a receiver give digitial quality in music? I read that most Iphone/pod docks only offer analog hookup. What about digital. I know there are a few ie. Onkyo ND-S1 that are digitial. Does airplay give the same quality over wifi as a hook-up??
Question 3: I am willing to have most of my library on a ipod/ipad , but what would be the best way to access my itunes library via the exterrnal drive WITHOUT having to run a computer?? also do Airplay and appletv work together, same thing? or need both?
Question 4: Our house is big and not open. this means investing in a single set- up in main area downstairs. But what are some cheaper options ( Sonos too much money for us) for a system more spread out. Can I run from one receiver one set of speakers with wire hook-up in main room and wireless elsewhere . and how does the wireless work ( wifi?)
I hope I made sense, kinds still brainstorming in my head.

Hi,
I see no one has taken up the challenge so I'll give it a go
Here's the Apple info for multiple iPods:
How to use multiple iPods with one computer
It has a link to an article on how to share music between different accounts on the same computer which you should read.
1. When you say 'Archive entire CD collection...' I assume you are talking about loading all your CDs into one or more iTunes libraries?
2. Assuming one or more iTunes libraries then all you need to do is set the import options correctly. iTunes>Preferences>Advanced>Importing>Import using Apple Lossless Encoder
3. This would seem to indicate you need one iTunes library. It is the computer that is authorised: iTunes: About Music Store authorization and deauthorization
4. For each user to have unique song ratings you will need multiple iTunes libraries.
If Lossless and AAC are in the same Library then Smart Playlists will do the trick as you can have the condition 'Kind does not contain Apple Lossless'
You can set the view options to show you what Kind of track in iTunes.
Hope this gets you going on the right tracks.
Regards,
Colin R.

Can time capsule allow me to stream music from my itunes library directly to my home stereo system? Is there anyway to access my itunes library from my tv?

can time capsule allow me to stream music from my itunes library directly to my home stereo system? Is there anyway to access my itunes library from my tv?

Sorry, not sure if I understand what you are asking.
Are you thinking of moving your iTunes / Media Folder from your Mac to the Time Capsule?
If you do this...when...not if...the Time Capsule drive has a problem....you lose everything because you have no backup for the iTunes library.
A much safer plan would be to add an external hard drive to your computer and move the iTunes library there.
Then, if you are using Time Machine for backups, it will back up both your Mac and the hard drive. Now you have "originals" on one drive and backups on another.
In order to stream music from the iTunes library, iTunes must always be open on your computer.
Is there anyway to access my itunes library from my tv?
Yes, if your TV has an HDMI input and you have an Apple TV.

Connecting my home stereo system to my macbook pro

I want to connect my stereo system to my MacBook Pro in order to put some of my Pops old vinyl onto CD to play when out and about. Please can someone advise best option. Usual stereo phono out from the amp.
Thanks
Nii Naku

Well, there are many options you can use. If you have a home stereo, with only two channels, you can go to radio shack and get a splitter cable, one with the red and black/white RCA connectors on one end, and then the 1/8th inch headphone connector on the other end, and then plug the RCA's into you stereo in the line out ports, and then the headphone into the line in on the MBP, and you are all set. You can even go into system prefs and sound under line in or recording, play the record and see what the MBP is registering for line in volume and adjust it to get the best sound.

What is the best way to connect an ipod to a home stereo system

i forgot my ipad password - i entered the wrong password a number of times and am now locked out - what do i do to start again?

Place the iOS device in Recovery Mode and then connect to your computer and restore via iTunes. The iPod will be erased.
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If recovery mode does not work try DFU mode.
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For how to restore:
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To restore from backup see:
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If you restore from iCloud backup the apps will be automatically downloaded. If you restore from iTunes backup the apps and music have to be in the iTunes library since synced media like apps and music are not included in the backup of the iOS device that iTunes makes.
You can redownload most iTunes purchases by:
Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store
The best way depends upon your stereo system. If you system has an AUX input you can get a cable that goes from the headphone jack to the AUX in

Trying to connect Airtunes to home stereo

I'm afraid that I really have no idea of what I'm doing here....this is my situation -
I have a G5 iMac in my home office connected via Airport Express to a DSL modem (and via USB to a printer on my desk). I also have a Sony VAIO notebook (Windows XP Pro SP2) with a Belkin 802.11g wireless notebook network card that I have connected wirelessly so it can access both the printer and my ADSL modem. No problems to date with that.
I have a second Airport Express downstairs (ground floor) in the living room (my home office is on the first floor) that I have used to extend the wireless signal so my husband can connect his Mac mini and 12 inch Powerbook to the ADSL modem. His studio is across the courtyard from the living room on top of the garage (about 7 - 8 metres from the Airport Express in the living room). This works, too.
My problem arises because I have tried to connect my home stereo in the living room to 'airtunes' on my G5 iMac by using a 'home stereo cable' that I bought from my local Apple dealer. It has a 3.5mm connector on one end and two RCA connectors on the other end. (I was told by my local Apple dealer that this would be 'dead easy').
I plugged the 3.5mm connector into the Airport Express in the living room and connected the RCA connectors to my tuner/amplifier (it is an old Nakamichi RE-3). Nothing happens at all. Nothing shows up in iTunes (I'm running iTunes 6). My Apple shop said 'just plug into the Aux RCA connectors and then set your stereo to AUX' - could the problem be that my Aux connectors also say /video? The input options on the front of the machine are CD, Aux/Video, Tuner, Cassette player.
Sorry to be so ignorant - perhaps my Stereo is just too old?
Any help/suggestions would be gratefully accepted.
Cheers
Tricia

A little bit of knowledge can be a dangerous thing..... :-(((
I did some reading of the Help files and discovered a couple of basic things -
1) I had to change Preferences in iTunes to look for remote speakers connected with Airtunes
2) I had to change System Preferences/Firewall setting to check the iTunes Music Sharing box
3) I had to remember to turn on the volume control for my stereo
Result - I now have my iTunes music playing throughout the house because my stereo system (20 years old) is wired to the bedroom, bathroom and study...I love it
Cheers
Tricia

Connecting iMac 24" to Stereo System

I've just ordered a 24" iMac 3.06 Ghz machine. I would like to use the optical interface to connect to a stereo system (hopefully with 5:1 surround sound support). Can I do this? What currently sold brands and models of receivers allow this? Will I have to buy the optical cable separately?
I have also purchased the 24" Cinema Display for dual head computing. I know it has its own sound options. But my Infinity speakers are likely to be better (plus I have a Velodyne sub)
I do have a rather old Sony STR-G3. I do not know if it supports the right connection type.
Thank you.

Hornet Developer,
Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new iMac. You should be able to successfully connect your iMac to a hi-fi system and get 5.1 sound on at least iTunes material. This is assuming of course the content in iTunes was recorded in 5.1. In fact if you have an Airport Express you can even do it wirelessly, using Apples Air Tunes feature.
This will work with any receiver that supports optical input, there are even some powered speakers available so this would work with them as well.
Yes you do need to purchase a separate cable however they are relatively inexpensive. An example would be something like this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Optical-TOSLink-to-Mini-AUDIO-Cable-6ft-for-Apple-MacW0QQitemZ230378402121QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item35a39f7149&_ trksid=p4999.c0.m14#ht_1400wt1170
Assuming your Sony STR-G3 supports optical in and it's functioning OK you should only need a cable to connect your iMac and you're good to go. If you want to do this wirelessly you would need to get a cable and the Airport Express which would connect to your wireless network. I do this myself with my Imac, my wireless router is the Airport Extreme and I have a Airport Express connected to a B&K Reference 50 Pre-Pro which is connected (via my separate amp) to my B&W Nautilus speakers.
Regards,
Roger

Is there a device that I can transfer all my music to & connect to a home stereo

is there a device that I can transfer all my music to & connect to a home stereo

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Bluetooth connection to my home stereo

I can connect my new Mac OS X version 10.5.6 to my Samsung home stereo with no problems and it starts off playing my iTunes songs beautifully. However after 1-2 minutes it starts to jump as if it were playing a scratched CD.
Can anyone please explain why this would be happening and how I can fix the problem. Distance is less than 5 metres with nothing causing any interference.
Thank you!

Hi.
Unfortunately, you cannot use the bluetooth module to transmit audio to your stereo.
Why? Because Tiger does not support the A2DP bluetooth profile (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), which is required to broadcast stereo audio over bluetooth.
Apparently, Leopard will support this profile (you'll have to wait for its final specs).
Meanwhile, there are a couple of wireless (wi-fi) options available, including the Apple Express with AirTunes.
http://www.apple.com/airportexpress/
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Wireless Connection Problems for Home Hub 3 and Vi...

We have upgraded from BT Home Hub 2 to version 3 and had a BT man (engineer) visit to set it up. He did so with no problems on our PC (wired, runnning XP) and installed all relevant software on the PC and this is connected which so far has been fast (enough - as expected) and reliable. Once the 'main' computer in the house was connected we then tried to connect other things to the internet using this BT Hub 3.
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I then get a message that says i should do a wired set up, which I can do and works but on the laptop wired solutions is just not satisfactory - laptops need wireless connectivity. Is this a problem with my laptop, Vista or the hub/modem or a combination.
I also have been able to connect other things to the internet such as a netbook (running Windows 7) and a games console. Please comment if anthing needs explaining or more detail. Your help will be much appreciated. Thank you in advance.
Solved!
Go to Solution.

John46: I uninstalled the Hub programmes you said to. I then tried to connect to a network (wirelessly - accessed either by going to Start - Connect to or from the icon in the tray (bottom right). I selected my hub and clicked connect. It does its thing and says 'successfully connected to...' I close that and go onto Network and Sharing Center and it shows its trying to identify the network and wait a few seconds it then shows 'unidentified network (public network)...' and that I have only got local access and so cannot surf the web.
As I mentioned in my earlier post:
With my previous Internet I was able to set it up as Home network - now I can only choose between public or private BUT not got the choice between Home, Work or Public.
Hope I've explained myself.

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From the look of those 2 adapters I would guess that the signal that comes through the iPod dock connection has already been converted from digital to analog (that is unless the adapters have built in D/A converters, which I doubt). That being the case, it doesn't look as though it is possible to run a digital connection from the iPod to a receiver (although maybe it can be done from iTunes on my computer...?).
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