How do I get music from the Internet or my PC into an HTD Whole-House Audio System?

Connecting your PC or MAC
In most cases, you can use your PC or MAC just as you would any other source, such as a CD Player, Tuner, iPod, etc. Simply connect the stereo audio output on your PC or MAC into one of the Source Inputs on an HTD Mid-Level or Advanced system.

Accessing Your Music Files Wirelessly Throughout the Home
Getting audio from the Internet or your PC into an HTD whole-house audio system has never been easier. Whether you only need access to your iTunes library, or you also want the benefits of Internet radio and other services (such as Pandora), several companies now offer wired and wireless solutions that make getting and controlling your music easy. Here are our picks:

Logitech Duet

Sonos ZP90

AirPort

$399

$349

$99

How to Connect to an HTD Whole-House Audio System

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Primary Application

Plays personal files stored on the internet as well as internet radio and other internet-based music services

Plays personal files stored on your computer (or stored on the internet with minor setup) as well as internet radio and other internet-based music services

Plays files stored in iTunes

Best When...

You do not have an internet connection in close proximity to your HTD audio controller AND have existing wireless network.

You have an internet connection in close proximity to your HTD audio controller...or wirelessly with the addition of a Sonos ZoneBridge (sold separately $99)

You do not have an internet connection in close proximity to your HTD audio controller AND have existing wireless network

Includes software for controlling via computer

YES

Includes Wireless Controller

YES

Additional Controller Available

YES
($299)

YES
($399)

Controller App for iPhone or iPod Touch Available

YES
iPeng ($9.99)

YES
Sonos Controller for iphone (free)

YES

Ability to play DRM-Protected files from Itunes Library

YES

Ability to play non DRM-Protected files from Itunes Library

YES

Can Play Internet Radio Stations

YES

Can Play Music Services Such as Pandora and Rhapsody

YES

See Also:	How should my cables be run for a whole-house audio system?
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