Beowulf Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 As I plot my way to Music Server Nirvana I want to place the computer outside the listening room, snake the firewire cable into my DAC and then control the computer wirelessly with some type of remote. Presently, I am thinking iPod Touch. I understand there is a free app which allows you to remotely control iTunes. Any experience with this combination for a remote or any other suggestions for a remote will be appreciated. Thanks Lee Estes Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Hi Lee - The iPod Touch with Remote app is certainly one viable option. The best option, if you're willing to spend the money in this recessionary time, is to use a laptop with remote desktop or screen sharing. This allows full access to change the audio midi settings on a Mac and access to everything on a PC as well. The iTouch is good, but has it's limitations. Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
koogook Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 could this be done with something like an asus eee connected wirelessly, or does it need something with great spec or ports???????? thou art a compuder, make haste and compude Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 You can do this with any computer that is capable of running VNC to control Mac OS X and Windows, or Remote Desktop to control Windows. To control a Mac you need either VNC as I just mentioned or another Mac to use the Screen Sharing feature. Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
jtwrace Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Will the itouch download the itunes library or does it just sync with it therefore giving you access to use it as a remote? I like this as an option... W10 NUC i7 (Gen 10) > Roon (Audiolense FIR) > Motu UltraLite mk5 > (4) Hypex NCore NC502MP > JBL M2 Master Reference +4 subs Watch my Podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXMw_bZWBMtRWNJQfTJ38kA/videos Link to comment
bralk Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 No - the Touch will not download the library. It will join the wireless network and access the library. The Touch is just another computer on the network with the ability the control a program (iTunes) on another computer on the same network. cheers Tom BM DAC1/HDR --> ATC SCM 100ASL[br]BM DAC1--> Genelec 8020/Beyer T70[br]Apogee Duet2 --> Stax 007T/404[br]Apogee Duet2 --> Genelec 6010A/Beyer DT1350[br] Link to comment
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