Alx9r's Sample Setup

Alx9r's Sample Setup

System Diagram

In May 2008, I began building a LinuxMCE test system. I wanted to see if I could replicate at least part of what I saw in the Video. The test system system would hopefully become my main working home theatre system.

AV gear-wise, I started with a completely clean slate here as I had nothing: No TV, no speakers, no receiver, no remotes -- a blank canvas.

My criteria for the design of this system is as follows:

1. Wherever possible use known-compatible and mainstream components.
2. Wherever possible follow recommendations from forums, reviews, Video and wiki.
3. Use components in the price/performance sweet spot.
4. Aesthetics should be living-room friendly.
5. Keep it simple, but still test the broad capabilities of LinuxMCE.

I intended to document the design and results from this system as completely as I can. That way, it would hopefully serve as a reference for others to replicate or at least learn from.

Probably the best overview of the stages I went through to set the system up is in the infobox on the right. It is shown more-or-less in chronological order.