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Anyone still use iPod for music storage anymore?

I'm wondering what is a good way to play my music that is on cds. I seldom use them anymore in the main tv room, bedroom, or car.

I find I enjoy listening to music in a small room with my vinyl/fm system. I thought it might be enjoyable to put them on an iPod. (Or should I put them on a smart phone, computer in another room, or music server?)

The 'iPod' seemed novel to me in the past, but is it still a contemporary and convenient solution these days? What is the solution for the future that is easy with a small budget and w/o a lot of associated gear.

I don't think I'm much interested in a cdp at this stage, because it's just doesn't bring the same pleasure as spinning vinyl, so I'm looking for a convenient solution so I'll listen to all my music on cds.
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timrhu
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My ipod touch is the 32g version. I have 511 songs stored on it in AIFF or Apple lossless format and that takes up 16.5gb. I only use it in the bedroom or for travel with a limited amount of music.
If you plan to load an entire library, then this won't do it for you. I have a Mac Mini with an external hd for the cd library. And even there I only ripped about half of my cds to it. I saw no sense in ripping music I rarely listen to.
If memory serves, a cd ripped in AIFF takes up about .5gb.
My iphone has no music on it but I do use it to control my Mac Mini. Love the fact that I can disconnect the keyboard, display and mouse and still have full control over the mini.
hgeifman
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What model iPod do you recommend? What USB cable do you suggest for connecting the iPod to the DAC? I assume you use iTunes to manage the albums, correct? Memory?
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mjcmt OP
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Hgeitman, The 160g iPod Classic is their best with the largest hd
lewinskih01
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Hgeifman,

It is my understanding that while the iPod can be connected to a computer through USB, that USB connection is not meant to stream audio. Hence you cannot connect the iPod to a USB DAC, and that's why there are docking stations for iPod. Would love to be corrected as being wrong, though!
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yioryos
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Hgeifman
I am using an ipod classic 120gb,at the time I bought it. Apple had discontinued the 160gb version,later on they brought it back in stock.Let me tell you, I got at home the following products,Olive 04hd,Olive 06hd,Bryston BDP-1/BDA-1 and Sonos Zone players.
All these give me one problem or another.By far the easiest solution is the Ipod with Wadia dock into my dac.
For sound quality the Olive beats the Wadia/ipod combo but not in simplicity and functionality.
I hope it helps you make a decision
Regards
George
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