I have been setting up a system for digital music on the classic Beolab 5000 of 1967.

Of course the music quality will never be the same quality as you can enjoy by using the Beolab 5000 and the Beomaster 5000 or the Beogram 3000 Thorens as source for your music.

I am using these products:

Squeezebox Touch - NAS media server - iPhone 3GS

All the music is stored on the NAS server (HD)

The Squeezebox server software is installed on the NAS server / HD

The iPeng software is installed on the iPhone 3GS

You can now play the internet radio channels and all of your own music on the Beolab 5000 or any other B&O amplifier by using the AUX input.

You can remote control your Squeezebox with you iPhone 3GS

You can even install more Squeezebox units in your house and of course control it all by your iPhone

/Frede

A good solution and I am pleased for you.

However it is frustrating that B&O seems to have these elements itself (e.g. BeoLink Wireless 1) and yet does not join them all together so we can experience what you have got ..........

I quite agree, Elephant.

I'm using my Beolab 5000 together with a Grace m902 DAC and an Airport Express unit. I'm streaming music to the AE from my ReadyNAS server, selected with iPhone or iPod Touch (or using Screen Sharing from one of my laptops.)

The music is fed to the DAC via optical Toslink, and goes to the Beolab 5000 through an RCA>DIN cable. I'm using the TAPE channel on the Beolab 5000. The music sounds excellent, the convenience is world class.

Here's the setup (I usually keep the Grace DAC hidden):

If you're not satisfied with the quality of your playback, this may be due to incorrect calibration of the channels. The Beolab 5000 amp uses a direct, phase separated signal (which is the best possible design), but requires manual calibration.

This is performed through the dials on the bottom of the unit. Consult the manual for the proper procedure. You'll need a mono source during calibration.

Nice picture and a lovely homage to B&O's rich past

soundproof:

(I usually keep the Grace DAC hidden)

I understand why, Grace (the "lady" on the left), is like the mythical ugly maiden aunt, who should only be seen on family occasions 

Nice setups... I'm thinking to use AppleTV as a MP3-Server remote-controllable with my iPhone... This solution is not High-End but good value for money. Does somebody know how good is the internal DAC from AppleTV? The Big Plus is that i don't need to start up my MacBook Pro only to listening music...

Or should i invest this money for a good DAC connected via Toslink to the AE?

Thanks for your suggestions