I have revising this page because the device I describe in
the original text (a Squeezebox) is no longer available, AND mine died! So
I'm giving you my replacement setup.
This gist of what I have done for the current installation is the following:
- Years ago I digitized all my CDs (also known as
"ripping" CDs). I did this by
using Apple's iTunes product which "imported" the CD's
contents when it was inserted in the DVD/CD reader on my laptop, and I asked
iTunes to save the CD to disk using their "lossless" format, which is
discussed in the original text below. As mentioned in the original
text, you have the option of "cleaning up" any textual import errors, like
the spelling of the artist's name, album or song titles, or the genre.
- I have a "whole house" music system: basically an
amplifier which takes multiple inputs, controlled from wall
switches in many rooms, and feeds the sound from that input to speakers in
the ceiling. The concept here would work the same for any
amplifier
which feeds any speaker.
- I purchased (as a replacement for my Squeezebox) a Bluetooth
Streaming Audio Adapter, which connects to my iPad via
Bluetooth and outputs its signal to the same amplifier I used
previously. There are many available, and one is pictured below, though I
have since replaced it.
- I now use my iPad to access my entire music collection
via Apple's Music app:
.
Don't have an iPad? Use your iPhone or Android
device.
- Whatever music app you use on your iPad or iPhone
or Android device plays through your speakers.
