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Yamaha MusicCAST Wireless PCM/MP3 Server

Posted by michael on from the generous-santa dept.

HawKe7 writes "Wireless MP3 in your home? You betcha! Audioholics recently reviewed Yamaha's new MusicCAST Digital Music Server. The MusicCAST can store your entire CD collection in PCM/MP3 formats and stream it wirelessly to clients stationed throughout your home (track, genre and artist info are provided automatically via on-board Gracenote CDDB). Use your imagination... wireless audio throughout the home from a centralized server, digital PCM storage of your entire CD collection, creation of customized playlist CDs with the included CD-R drive... lots of valid uses for this type of tech. The unit is apparently a solid performer (not to mention a FAST CD ripper - just under 5 minutes), with excellent MP3 and PCM audio playback and compatibility with existing 802.11b networks. Though the unit is priced out of reach for some with an MSRP of $2800, it is an impressive system for those who want the latest and the best."

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  1. More fun for half the price... by KFury · · Score: 5, Informative

    An iBook can do all that for half the price (including the airport card and HD upgrade to 80gigs).

    It's less than a fifth the size, and comes with its own VGA so you can use the TV as the display.

    Of course, you can also use it for other stuff, but heck, if you want to do other stuff, buy a second one.

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  2. The two Cons are just too big by Polly_was_a_cracker · · Score: 3, Informative

    Cons: Pricey CD burning only works with more expensive audio CD-Rs, not data CD-Rs I figure for that wad of cash it should be able to burn a cd onto small paper plate.

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    1. Re:The two Cons are just too big by shog9 · · Score: 2, Informative

      No... there are actual CD-Rs sold specifically for consumer devices to write redbook audio to. They are more expensive for no good reason. See also: Canada's CD piracy tax...

  3. Redundant? by pete-classic · · Score: 2, Informative

    Please enlighten me if I am wrong, but isn't "digital PCM" redundant?

    -Peter

  4. Only $2200 though..... by unborracho · · Score: 1, Informative
    from the review:
    MSRP $2200


    please tell the author of this post to rtfa =) thanks much!!!
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  5. Or... by vjmurphy · · Score: 4, Informative

    Buy a couple of SliMP3s and a couple of Linksys Ethernet Bridges, and avoid lost time spent reburning your CD collection. Oh, and save $2400 bucks.

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