Turn your Ipod into a Wireless Music Server/Remote

I have not posted on Audiogon for several years since I have been very satisfied with my current system (Pass Labs, Gamut, Wadia, Martin Logan)

I recently discovered the Audioengine W2. This is an amazing component where a small wireless transmitter plugs into your Ipod dock and will stream music wirelessly from your Ipod to a receiver connected to your music system. It supports lossless quality music.

I amazingly purchased this item on Ebay for $70 however it sells retail for $169. I was skeptical when I hooked this up to my high end system. The only upgraded component that I used for hookup was a inexpensive monster miniplug to rca Y connector.

I was blown away! This thing reproduced music with huge dynamics, a big soundstage and clarity with absolutely no dropouts or degradation of sound quality. I am using an 80gb Ipod classic which has a warmer sound than my 5th generation 30gb Ipod video and sounds amazing. I rip cd's to my Ipod using AIFF lossless files via Itunes (IMO - the only way to go). These files are very large, but I can easily hear the difference through this setup!

Right now, I listen to music totally using my Ipod when listening to my system. Of course my Wadia cd player sounds better but not by much and this setup is soooo much more convenient.

So now I have 80 gbs of music at my fingertips at any time without having to get up and change single cd's.

Google Audioengine W2 for more info on this breakthough product!

Other amazing Ipod gadgets that I've been using for the music lover ....

- IQube Headphone Amp with Sennheiser headphones. The best out there for jazz, female vocals and classical. Expensive but worth it.

- Beats by Dr. Dre Headphones by Monster. These headphones have a built in amp and will blow your ears out(in a good way) with thumping high quality bass that's tight and never boomy. They also block out outside noise. Rock and Hip Hop music sounds amazing. Great for airplane travel and blows away the Bose Quiet Comfort headphones. Also expensive but worth it for certain music.

Ernie