baetis media server

Another, looking for feedback from folks who own this...

Almost a year later, bumping this back to the top...

The design/details on the Baetis website sound very impressive.

Does anyone have experience with, or own their media server?

Please chime in.

Thanks!

I have been the owner of the Baetis Revolution since the first of the year. This is my first music server, so I don't have any good basis for comparison other than my CD player/transport that I used before the Baetis, a CEC TL-53z. The Baetis was a significant improvement. I am using JRemote, a $10 ipad app as a controller, and it is just great. The only problem is ripping my CD collection to hard drive. I'm still working on that one. While I haven't had any problems not of my own doing, John, one of the owners of Baetis has always been available, and helpful. Considering all the work that Baetis has gone through in parts selection and construction, I think that the Revolution is quite a bargain, even if is not inexpensive. I would have no reservations in recommending the Baetis.

I purchased the Baetis recently and couldn't be happier. When you look at the design of this unit and the fact it started with listening to mother boards through a Wilson Maxx system to be sure they used the best audio sounding board first, then building the best of computer needs around it makes this a huge notch above just buying a computer for audio. There is no sound card; the sound comes right off the mother board through a BNC connection on the back. The several USB ports to add additional external hard drives was well thought out. The ability to connect to the internet via Ethernet or WiFi allows flexibility if too far from a hard wire connection. The inclusion of a low noise fan to cool the processor. You can't even hear the fan. John Mingo and his son Dan are to be commended for constructing a well thought out unit. John told me I'd like my DSD downloads converted back and play through the BNC connection than through the USB connection and I am beginning to believe him! Watch for a review of this unit in the February Absolute Sound. This unit should definitely be on your list of servers; you won't regret owning one.

Hi Samh,

I am also waiting to pull the trigger on this but still waiting for more feedback which so far seems sparse in this forum.
Is the CD ripping problem due to hardware or software?
Thanks in advance.