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Android Tablets - Plausible to use asMusic Server?

I have been contemplating purchasing a tablet recently but have not seen much discussion about using one as a music server. I know next to nothing about these things (both regarding purchasing a tablet and also about setting up a music server). I would be curious for those in the know to weigh in with opinions about whether this a viable option in setting up a PC based sound system. I assuming that I am asking, in a way, for an alternative to the Mac Mini. Am I on the right track? I have been eyeing the Sqeezebox Touch but am wondering if the tablets a viable alternative?

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kr4's avatar
kr4
3,685 posts
 
Tablets can serve as a controller but generally lack sufficient storage capacity to be the server. Same for the SBT.

Kal
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Not yet, IMO they're not powerful enough.

I do use one as a remote for J. River. And they're great for playing Angry Birds. :D
jax2
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Why not get a Macbook? They'd have all you need for a competent server, are almost as portable as tablets, and far more versatile. I don't really understand the appeal of tablets - they're like oversized iphones - great when you're talking about a phone, but not very impressive when you compare it to a laptop.
timlub
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Places like Best Buy regularly have notebooks that have a dual core processor, windows 7, 3gb ram and 320gb hard drive for $350 or less... Add JRivers or Foobar 2000 as a server program, download wasapi for output and you are set for a great and inexpensive server ready for your DAC.
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davide256
399 posts
 
avoid android for music playback...hw/sw just isn't that good. Stick to MAC/ Palm OS/ Windows.
robr45's avatar
robr45
319 posts
 
4.1 jelly bean supports USB audio. You could stream from a nas to get around storage limitations.

I don't think this is an ideal arrangement but if you are not looking to buy something dedicated to audio you could certainly make it work.
stylinlp_38
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Question is, what formats does Jelly Bean USB audio support? The Asus Transformer tablet pf300 is a Quad Core 1.6khz processor with 1gb ram and 8gb memory with a 32gb microSDCH card. Perfect for a music server.
2nd question is what is the best driod music playback app. I use MusicPro on my Samsung Galaxy S3 cellphone. Its amazing but only plays back flac files
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