I ripped every CD I own into my Apple G5 - over 10,000 songs at 192 kbps - and wrestled for sometime on how to get that music into my whole house system with losing any audio quality, and keeping the mac in my office. Anyway - I found this. I haven't set it up yet, but I have high hopes.

Joyport2
http://www.joyfaktory.com/index.html

Supported Media:


JPEG images
MP3, WMA, MP4, AAC, OGG and WAV audio formats
MPEG 1,2 & 4 video, including VOB (DVD) format
Windows Media Video
Apple QuickTime Video
DiVX video

Network support:


Ethernet (10/100 Mbit)
Wireless networking (802.11g/b) with optional adapter

User Interface:


On-screen menus for navigation
Optional LCD screen for music navigation and playback

Video Outputs:


SVGA (RGBHV). Resolutions:
640x480 (4:3)
720x480
848x480 (16:9)
Component Video with optional adapter
S-Video
Composite Video

Audio Outputs:


SPDIF digital audio (coax)
5.1 Analog audio

Physical Characteristics:


Size: 14 x 10 x 4" (including feet)
Shipping Weight: 10 lbs

Package Contents:


JoyPort device
Universal power supply
Remote control
JoyPort software Compact Flash card
S-Video cable
Analog audio cable (2 channels)
Digital audio cable
JoyPort Manual
JoyPort Media Server software CD

Power Requirements:

12V DC, 5A with supplied universal adapter. Typical power consumption under 40 Watts


[This message has been edited by mcbain (edited 01-09-2004).]