minimum PC spec for music only server?

[mrklaw]

Tried xlobby out for the first time yesterday, and am impressed so far. Main reason was PPC control, which is quicker and more comprehensive than my current xbox media center web browser.

So, Im' thinking of having a separate PC as music server. It needs to run xlobby in server mode, and three instances of winamp. Thats about it.

Also probably put in a multichannel soundcard to get the 3 music zones out of that. Do they connnect straight to speakers or are they line outs only?

thanks!

[rhinoman]

I should think processor in the 1500 - 2000 range using xp with 512mb of ram should be sufficent, much less than that and you will strugle to get the zones in sync.

I use delta 410's which have 4 pairs of anoulogue line outs which can attach to either active speakers or to an amp and speakers.