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• Re: anyone using an iMac G4 for a Music Server?? - Al the Vegan 10:05:08 09/05/06 (0)
  In Reply to: anyone using an iMac G4 for a Music Server?? posted by JeffR on August 24, 2006 at 11:03:28:

  

  For remote control of the iMac, consider the 'salling clicker' software. I use it to control my G4 which wirelessly connects to an airport express which feeds a nice DAC.
  

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• Re: anyone using an iMac G4 for a Music Server?? - JeffR 09:15:20 08/25/06 (0)
  In Reply to: anyone using an iMac G4 for a Music Server?? posted by JeffR on August 24, 2006 at 11:03:28:

  thanks for the replies from all ... anyone have experience with the Apple wireless remote?? Curious if this could be used with the older G4 models and control all functions essential to playing music thru iTunes??

  thanks again!

  Jeff
  
  

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• I use a G4/867 iBook works great - Gordon Rankin 07:33:54 08/25/06 (1)
  In Reply to: anyone using an iMac G4 for a Music Server?? posted by JeffR on August 24, 2006 at 11:03:28:

  Jeff,

  It should work just fine. I use the 867 G4 iBook which is very similar if not slower than what you have.

  I would think if you have at least 512M of memory you would be just fine. Get a good 250G Firewire drive and it would work great.

  Thanks
  Gordon
  J. Gordon Rankin
  
  

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  • So RAM effects how well a computer works as a transport? - orpheus 13:11:30 08/27/06 (0)
    In Reply to: I use a G4/867 iBook works great posted by Gordon Rankin on August 25, 2006 at 07:33:54:

    I have been experimenting with comparing a Pioneer PD65 (stable platter mechanism) with my ibook as transport into my Hagerman Chime DAC (has usb input, that converts to SPDIF).

    The ibook is notably inferior, and I am trying to assess which factors could be limiting the ibook. I haven't upgraded/increased the RAM and am curious to hear if you think that is a limiting factor for computer as transport.

    Thank you for sharing your experience.
    -Aaron.
    
    

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• Re: anyone using an iMac G4 for a Music Server?? - IkeH 06:31:54 08/25/06 (0)
  In Reply to: anyone using an iMac G4 for a Music Server?? posted by JeffR on August 24, 2006 at 11:03:28:

  I am using Flat Panel iMac G4 800 Mhz for the music server and as our primary home PC. I use iTunes /Airtunes feeding into modified Lite DAC-AH DAC via Airport (connected with TOSlink cable.)
  It is working great so far.

  Since you are planning to add external hard drive for stroage so you should not have any problem for storage (firewire version may be better because old iMacs do not have USB 2.0). Otherwise, 60 or 80GB of internal HD would fill up quickly with music even using Apple loss less format.

  I don't use the Apple wireless remote so I can not comment but sounds like a good idea. It is compatible with older iMacs?
  
  

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• my G3 iMac works fine (nt) - VinylNewbie 14:22:49 08/24/06 (0)
  In Reply to: anyone using an iMac G4 for a Music Server?? posted by JeffR on August 24, 2006 at 11:03:28:

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• Re: anyone using an iMac G4 for a Music Server?? - digepix 13:35:50 08/24/06 (0)
  In Reply to: anyone using an iMac G4 for a Music Server?? posted by JeffR on August 24, 2006 at 11:03:28:

  I'm using a Powerbook 667Mhz machine with 768 Mb of RAM and it works just fine. I have an M-Audio Audiophile DAC to a Muse 2 DAC through s/pdif. Storage I have 2 WD 250 Mb external HD but just added 4 Acomdata 160 Mb externals that I got through Comp USA for $30 each after rebate, took advantage of the rules and sales clerk I'm afraid.

  Your Imac should fit the bill just fine.
  
  

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