Music Server on a boat?

[HIFI]

Is any body using a dedicated music server on their boats? If so can you let us know what you configuration looks like? Would also like to hear from any auto/marine install professionals as to what they are recommending.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Two Peas]

I've used a PC to stream from Windows from the PS3. I've used an Archos for the same thing, as well as a Roku. I tried a base with a remote for an iPod that connected to the head via RCA cables.

In the end, I've decided it is much easier for me to just use Sirius...

 

[Quint4]

You are probably talking about something more sophisticated but, I love my simple IPOD setup with over 5000 songs on it. I have a remote at the helm.

 

[Adzam]

I dont have a big enough boat to justify a music server, but I can comment on the music server I use at our lakehouse. It's called MPD, and its pretty snazzy. There are "remote control" clients for your Ipod/Mac/Iphone/Ipad that make it a breeze to queue up music. It will also stream music from Last.Fm which is a nice feature as well.

Google MPD, and take a look. It's opensource (free) but you will need to have some knowledge of Linux to get it running.