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Hmmm I have a Yamaha that I've got connected to my network, and it can see and stream music from my NAS and stream internet music.
Never thought of integrating it into XBMC.... thought more of an redundant capability. In fact never used the capability after seeing it worked. If I want to play an album, it's always through XBMC on my HTPC and not the receiver... If you don't mind, what is a good way to integrate XBMC into my receiver?
Very good chance I just didnt connect the dots.
Respectfully,
Sean
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I use XBMC mainly for music, and I have it connected to my HiFi. The HiFi is, I suppose, a middling system: it's a Marantz CD63 CD and 6010 amp (both KI) with Heybrook HB2 speakers, and I find it a delight to listen to. I use a Mac Mini to run XBMC because it has the best audio circuitry of any HTPC I've heard. Playing FLACs I find it hard to tell the difference between the Mini and my CD player.
Anyhow, I've long resisted buying a cinema amp because I fear I'd have to pay several grand to get a system that sounded as good for playing music. Certainly the magazine reviews of the lower end Onkyos say the sound is good but not great. What's the view of the panel? Are there any other hifi buffs out there using XBMC, and what amp do you use?
JR