Yamaha MusicCAST Wireless PCM/MP3 Server

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."

Comments

More fun for half the price...

[KFury]

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.