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johnisevil

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From: Hamilton, ON Canada

Registered: 2003-08-07

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MPD over network

I'm attempting to setup a headless multimedia box to store music and movies.  But what I want is the ability to play music over the network.  I have MPD installed and configured and I can connect to it from another box.  The problem is that it connects as expected but I don't get any sound output even through it appears that it's playing.  Any ideas?

kasa

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From: Italy

Registered: 2005-07-21

Posts: 48

Re: MPD over network

AFAIK MPD doesn't support streamcasting to your local box (that means that music is playing on your headless multimedia box: try putting speakers on it).

if i remember correctly, this feature is being developed in the svn version of MPD

kasa

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From: Italy

Registered: 2005-07-21

Posts: 48

Re: MPD over network

a quick look to MPD wiki has returned this info:

look at the first feature: that is what you want
http://mpd.wikicities.com/wiki/Features

phrakture

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Registered: 2003-10-29

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Re: MPD over network

The audio will be played on the box running MPD.  Just put speakers on it and treat it like a stereo 8)

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johnisevil

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From: Hamilton, ON Canada

Registered: 2003-08-07

Posts: 221

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Re: MPD over network

Actually, I've found a better solution for what I'm looking for instead of MPD.  I really recommend giving mp3act at try.  The only downside is it doesn't support .ogg audio so it won't import about 1/3 of my music collection.