[X-Newbies] Re: airtunes + speakers

[Charles Martin]

> From: John Park <JP at johnparkcomedy.com>
> two questions:
>
> I've got a G4 about 500mghz.   I don't think it came with airport
> installed, which is what I assume I need to make airtunes work.
>
> When I buy airtunes will it come with airport or do I need to buy
> airport card or something else extra?
>
AirTunes is part of the Airport Express mini-base station. You will 
need to have that item before you can use AirTunes. A regular base 
station won't do it (though I think Apple is phasing out the "regular" 
ABS in favour of new models that incorporate AirTunes).

> Also, I'm curious to know what kind of powered speakers people might be
> using with airtunes?
> I won't be hooking it up to my stereo system , just want to get a
> powered speaker or something of the like.

Airtunes isn't set up for that. It requires an amplifier of some sort.

_Chas_

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