Satellite radio for home audio

laotzu61

is it possible to hook up satellite radio service, (xm, etc.) to run thru a tuner such as a sansui tu-517? if so, how do I go about doing so, and what would I need to do this? thanks.

txcoastal1

Would recommend just getting a Sonos Connect or an as like device and use internet radio, also giving you an additional option of streaming music files if you have ripped or downloaded music on a PC or storage server....no monthly fee's etc

All you would need are patch cables to Aux input to your Sansui

Just my .02

pretzelfisch

I would agree half the time the siriusxm internet stream is better quality then the actual sat signal

laotzu61

so--if I understand this correctly, I would need to run a cable from my computer (which is in one room) to the aux of the tuner (in another room) and I will then be able to have streaming radio from the internet run thru the receiver to my rta12b's.

pretzelfisch

It depends, sonos uses wifi so you would just attach it to your Sansui. Or if you have a smartphone/tablet you can attach it to the Sansui

laotzu61

what if I don't have wifi? I have a desktop computer with uverse for internet and tv. thanks.

txcoastal1

If you are going to go with a Sonos Connect set up you can purchase a "zone bridge" from Sonos for $50. You can install the "bridge" at you computer and the "Connect" at the Sansui and download the Sonos app to your PC, or any other smart devices on Android or Apple operating systems to control the Sonos. The zone bridge creates a wireless network to one or many Sonos devices in your house.

The wife and I love it. I use a Sonos Play 5 in the garage, (3) Connects at my HT, Living, and Office rigs, and the wife has a Connect Amp in the bathroom.

Each zone can stream different music or stream the same music throughout the house....neat stuff

tonyb

I use one too, very cool device and their software is a notch above the rest. If you have Uverse cable, you probably have one of their routers. Connect a Sonos bridge to their router, and something like a ZP90 to your stereo and your set. Control can be wireless too by why of their own controller or free apps for android or Iphone.

laotzu61

THANKS VERY MUCH!! I appreciate it. sounds (pun intended) like the way to go

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GFOviedo

If you use Sonos and high quality FLAC files you need to know the following:
- Sonos supports FLAC files up to 16 bit / 44.1 kHz
- Sonos does not currently support high-resolution FLAC (24/96)

laotzu61

I have no idea what a flac file is..what is it?

GFOviedo

laotzu61 wrote: »

I have no idea what a flac file is..what is it?

Here you go:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FLAC

tonyb

You can get modded sonos boxes that support 24/96. I have one regular Sonos ZP90 and a Cullen modded ZP90, the difference is subtle in reality. Even less so when using an outboard dac of quality.

laotzu61

all I want to do, I guess, is get streaming radio from the computer to my sound system.

tonyb

laotzu61 wrote: »

all I want to do, I guess, is get streaming radio from the computer to my sound system.

Do you want to do it wired directly or wireless ?

laotzu61

tonyb wrote: »

Do you want to do it wired directly or wireless ?

what are the options for either? right now I have the uverse "brain" for both the computer (den) and tv(living room) in the den. it's all connected via cable thru wall outlets. hope this makes sense.

laotzu61

txcoastal1 wrote: »

If you are going to go with a Sonos Connect set up you can purchase a "zone bridge" from Sonos for $50. You can install the "bridge" at you computer and the "Connect" at the Sansui and download the Sonos app to your PC, or any other smart devices on Android or Apple operating systems to control the Sonos. The zone bridge creates a wireless network to one or many Sonos devices in your house.

The wife and I love it. I use a Sonos Play 5 in the garage, (3) Connects at my HT, Living, and Office rigs, and the wife has a Connect Amp in the bathroom.

Each zone can stream different music or stream the same music throughout the house....neat stuff

ok. here is my next question; I go with a sonos connect set up and get the zone bridge. would I have to run this thru a tuner? is it possible to run the signal (steaming music) right to the pre and then thru the amp and speakers, or do I need the circuitry of a tuner to do this? thanks.

tonyb

No, you can go straight to a pre. The Sonos becomes the tuner too anyway with radio from all over the globe.

Myself and some others have the Sonos, probably the single best thing I ever bought for playing music. A lot of others like the Squeezebox Touch too but they no longer are making those. The Sonos is heads and shoulders above the competition with their software, ease of use. So simple a caveman can do it. :cheesygrin:

txcoastal1

laotzu61 wrote: »

ok. here is my next question; I go with a sonos connect set up and get the zone bridge. would I have to run this thru a tuner? is it possible to run the signal (steaming music) right to the pre and then thru the amp and speakers, or do I need the circuitry of a tuner to do this? thanks.

Take RCA interconnects and plug directly into your aux/source input of your pre...you can also you the Sonos as a pre to your amp it has volume control. You use the app downloaded to your PC to select from all the internet radio stations and any subscriber music streams using the app. If you have a smart mobile device (phone/tablet) there are free apps for android and Iphone that can be used to control and select stations and music library streams.

If you have a Target/Best Buy store in your area go take a look.

txcoastal1

Here is a screen shot from laptop control

laotzu61

thanks very much. that's what I needed to know at this point. and thanks to all of you for the help. sonus it is. in the words of the immortal Alvin Lee, "i'm goin' home" now!!

txcoastal1

Well keep us posted and let us know what you think

laotzu61

it's going to be 2 to 3 weeks out yet, but I will do that. and thanks again. I am looking forward to this

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David R

I really hated the quality of satellite radio. I thought that Wify was better although not the best.

laotzu61

http://www.amazon.com/Instant-Solution-Wireless-Network-BR100/dp/B000X1TS54/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1375618713&sr=8-1&keywords=sonos

is this what I need, then, along with some cable? thanks.

tonyb

That's just the bridge, you also need a ZP90......350 bucks roughly. Go to Sonos's web page and read up.

laotzu61

will do. thanks.

xsmi

Nope this.

http://www.amazon.com/SONOS-Wireless-Streaming-Receiver-Component/dp/B001CROHX6/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1375701585&sr=8-4&keywords=sonos

laotzu61

xsmi wrote: »

Nope this.

http://www.amazon.com/SONOS-Wireless-Streaming-Receiver-Component/dp/B001CROHX6/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1375701585&sr=8-4&keywords=sonos

thanks much, xsmi.

xsmi

That's what we're here for.

tonyb

xsmi wrote: »

That's what we're here for.

No....I came here for the beer and the girls. So far no beer, but plenty of lovely ladies to look at.