Archived from ListenSmart.com, November 26, 2003. Historical; not current advice. Software, prices and links are as they were then.
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Home Built
If you already have a good component stereo system, you may want to connect it to your PC so that you can play your MP3 tracks in style. If your hi-fi system has a receiver (or separate amplifier) with a graphical equalizer, you can improve the sound quality of just about any song.
Connecting your PC to your stereo system may actually be the easiest thing you do, when it comes to digital music. Essentially all you need is a quality cable with a 1/8-inch stereo mini-plug for your computer's end and two RCA plugs for the receiver's end. The only tricks are to make sure that you buy a stereo (not mono) mini-plug and that it is plugged into the line-out socket, not the speaker socket (the speaker socket has amplification built in) on your PC. Once you've done that and connected the RCA plugs into one of the input jacks on your receiver (or amplifier), you're ready to let the whole world know about your MP3s.
MP3Anywhere
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Using a 2.4gHz wireless transmitter, MP3 Anywhere allows you to play MP3s on your computer and transmit them to any room in your house that has a stereo. Using a wireless remote/mouse, MP3 Anywhere allows full integration with most popular MP3 players. The kit comes with a wireless remote/mouse, which has a range of about 100 feet, as well as multiple power supplies. It's easy installation and high quality sound make MP3 Anywhere a great solution for playing MP3s throughout your home.