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MUSIC SERVER - HOW DO YOU............

I have a all McIntosh system with Tannoy speakers and have decided to go digital. Recently purchased a MDA 1000 to replace my C46. Easily over a 1000 cd collection.

I need a way to store and play. What I want to do is store to a NAS or similar device, sit on the couch with a touch screen of some sort to scan and select my listening pleasure. Can be hard wired or streamed. I use FLAC. Don't care about internet look up of playlist and cover art.

I'm not a computer wiz nor do I want to be. Is there a system that does what I want, seems like from what I read most self built servers require that you spend more time configuring and dealing with online support then listening to music.

What do you suggest? Thanks in advance for your help.
fishcricket
denon1
343 posts
 
I’m also thinking to go computer based front end.
I have great DAC with async USB, so it is begging for digital.
After reading many forums here and on Computer Audiophile, I decided to get MAC mini and install SSD drive from OWC and run it headless with Ipad.

Can anyone out there who done that, please share their experience in details on how to make Ipad talk to mac mini. I have the wired router to three PC in my house that using hi speed Comcast internet. Do I have to go wireless first so Ipad can talk to MAC mini? Can I install wireless router in addition to wired. How to download the software to MAC Mini for the first time before connecting Ipad, can I use TV as a display? The step by step walk thru instructions and connectivity, ripping and playback software recommendations will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
cardiackid
63 posts
 
i plan to add the ipad when ipad2 is available. I am currently using a full tricked MacPro for running the mac mini as a shared screen.

I have an acer screen, magic mouse, and wireless keyboard on the mac mini. You have to access it directly to get everything going. The you can set it up to do what you want but you have to set-up the permissions on the mac initially.

I can not complain about anything. I have pure music/pure vinyl working in hybrid memory/HOG. when I pick an album it is instantaneous begun. The sound is excellent through mac USB 2.0 to w4s. I am burning in the DAC-2.

next week I will get the impact Twin adc on-line for my favorite LPs.
sacman
125 posts
 
I highly recommend the Logitech Squeezebox Touch. Nothing beats having access to your music libary instantly, in my case 350GB of music and counting. I'm able to stream flac files to the touch via my iphone anywhere in my house. This little device is pretty amazing, especially at its price. Its limitation is that it can only stream up to 24/96khz signal. Another option, is the PS Audio Perfect Wave DAC with the network bridge. This DAC is superior to the squeezebox, for the right reason $$$$, and it's capable of decoding 32/192khz signal. It basically takes your audio files and directly feeds to the DAC immediately. Though I don't own one yet, I got chance to auditioned it at 2011 CES in Vegas and well, let's just say that I'm looking to buy one now.
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