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Media Server Confusion

I am thinking of getting a media server. I want to use it for movies and music. Can I record DVDs and CDs directly onto them? What things are important and what are not? I have an OPPO 95 and will most likely use Digital out from the server to the DA conversion of the OPPO. I would like to record blue ray DVDs and SACDs to the unit.
Your help is greatly appreciated. PS My wife requires an easy to use unit.
Thanks
Greg
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rlwainwright
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Ummm, the Oppo 95 does not have a digital input unless you are going to use its USB inputs as such. Why not just stash your music on a USB drive and hook that into the Oppo? That's what I do with my Oppo 93 and it works quite well. The user interface is a bit clunky, but certainly serviceable. And you'll only have to purchase an external USB drive to make it all work. 2TB drives are going for ~$100 right now...

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gdush OP
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If I purchase a drive, will I be able to burn cds and dvds from the oppo to the drive?
rlwainwright
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No. You need to use ripping software and a PC with a CD/DVD/Bluray drive.

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ozzy
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However, the Oppo does not support Apple Losslss.
gdush OP
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Are there amy media servers that I can hook up to my system that I can copy discs directly from my Oppo to the server? If so, what is a good product without costing tons of cash?
Thanks
Greg
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