Skip and Charlie discussing the Squeezebox digital audio server

Skip Pack setup a system entirely home made, and some of his gear is pretty sophisticated. The source is a laptop computer acting as a file server, connected through wireless 802.11g router to a Squeezebox. The Squeezebox system provides a user interface and DAC, and requests song files from the computer. Its (digital or) analog audio output is connected to an amplifier, a DIY GainClone in this case. With this setup, Skip sends sound remotely throughout his home without the need for physical connections. The speakers are Studio Series two π Speakers, built from a kit and modded with audiophile crossover components.

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