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[Matt]

I keep my main computer in my basement (read man-cave).

My wife is never far from her laptop (read Facebook-machine), so using the new TRemote feature of Media Center to control playback around the house with a laptop seems perfect.  It would be a lot slicker than the UPnP box system we're using now, where we're wrestling with tiny displays and clunky remotes.

So as a test, I ordered a wireless soundcard, an AirLink 101 Wireless Music Bridge, for $30 on eBay.  But I can't get it to work at all on Windows 7 x64.  Half the installation ended up in the Windows folder.

So now I'm trying to figure out what hardware to use instead.  

Running really long SPDIF cables from the computer to amps around the house is my next bet, but the distance is a problem.  Copper runs seem to get spotty after about 30-40 feet, and I haven't seen really long optical cables.

Anybody have any leads on wireless soundcards, or any other good ideas?

[JimH]

Maybe a USB soundcard connected wirelessly.

[Matt]

Maybe a USB soundcard connected wirelessly.

That would be great, if it worked.  Any leads on wireless USB hardware or USB over wifi hardware? 

I could even run USB extension cables with powered hubs as repeaters, but it seems silly because I already have wired LAN and wifi where I want the music.

[ThoBar]

Have a look here...
http://www.linksysbycisco.com/US/en/products/WirelessHomeAudio

specifically...
http://www.linksysbycisco.com/US/en/products/DMP100

There are more I've seen, just need to track them down....

ah... here we go...
http://www.sondigo.com/sirocco/overview