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Re: Lossless CD digital media storage ideas??
jakewash #215650 07/18/08 09:26 PM
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The HP Home Server is what I use and it is much smaller than you would first imagine. It is not much larger than the four drives it is designed to hold. It also runs fairly cool. I bought the 500GB model and added two 750GB and a single 1GB drive.
After three months of use I have observed:
It streams wireless to my XBox360 (using media center) with very few difficulties with music and SD video through two walls-60ft.
It is not the fastest drive to upload to that you will ever find, but it is tolerable. Mine averages about 5 minutes for 30min of video. It can get a bit cranky when left on its own (about once a week it has to be rebooted, but I think it is a problem with my ISP changing settings).
Overall, I recommend it for digital storage with the disclaimer that I have not attempted to stream HD video from it yet.

Re: Lossless CD digital media storage ideas??
Lohengrin #215657 07/18/08 09:46 PM
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I'm just looking to store CD's on it and it will be hard wired. I supose I could look just as easy as type this....but what are the demensions?? It looks like a full sized desk tower on the web sight.

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michael_d #215659 07/18/08 10:20 PM
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Mine is about 5.5"W x 10"H x 9"D.

For spacially challenged: It about the size of a piece of notebook paper, looking at it from the side.

Mine is wired into the network.

A bonus is that it automatically backs up all computers connected to it nightly (if they are on) and stores the last 3 days / 3 weeks / 3 months of backups.
Another bonus is the "raid" setting can be adjusted per folder. For example, my digital photos are duplicated across drives so that if any one drive fails I don't lose everything. It takes up a lot of space so duplication of music and video are prohibitive.

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Lohengrin #215716 07/19/08 04:18 PM
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thanks....

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michael_d #215786 07/21/08 02:07 PM
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 Originally Posted By: mdrew
F. The NAS doesn't have a processor and the Squeeze box or Sonos would have to interface with a PC on the network to access files on the NAS. The Server does not need a PC but for ripping the disks. Do I have that right????


Correct on the Squeezebox always requiring access to a PC for your music Library. It can access internet radio and other online music services without a PC running, but to access an MP3 or FLAC library it must use a server app running on a PC somewhere.

For me, this is not an issue as I never turn my main PC off anyways. I use it for too many various things.


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Murph #216395 07/26/08 03:33 AM
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One thing no one has mentioned (unless I missed it) is the ability of the PS3 to function as a media streamer when connected to your main listening location. I'm with Mark and ripped my entire collection to 320 kbps MP3 using LAME. So, if you're willing to go to MP3, the PS3 has awesome networking and streaming capabilities. I have a 1TB internal drive in my main desktop computer that is located in the home office and the PS3 networks through a Powerline adapter and streams it beautifully to my home theater.

I decided to go with MP3 after doing several ABX tests in my home theater on my Axiom system and finding myself completely unable to pick out the MP3 versus the original file. On top of that, I've read Alan's comments a few times here saying that he finds 320kbps MP3s to be transparent. I'm not saying others can't hear the difference, I'm just saying I can't, which was all that mattered to me. ;\) Plus, I know storage is cheap and getting cheaper all the time, but lossless files still chew up the space.

I also have two Apple Airport Express wireless adapters in the house, which I bought before I knew about how the PS3 streamed music. These work wonderfully as well as long as the microphone isn't running. \:\)

Mdrew - for CD ripping, I feel your pain. I actually just ripped my entire collection (~300 CDs) to MP3s about 2 weeks ago... We "only" have 3 computers in my house (*looks at Mark*), but if you happen to have more than one computer and you rip the CDs in sets of 3, it actually goes somewhat quickly. It only took a few days to get it done (it took about 6 minutes per set of 3).

My other exercise when I did this was to convert all of my purchased iTunes files (yes, I did a lot of this before I knew better) to DRM-free MP3s so that they could be played in any device. I used a program called Noteburner for this which worked pretty efficiently.

Long rambling post... hopefully some of it is helpful (or at least minimally informative) ;\)

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Re: Lossless CD digital media storage ideas??
myrison #216441 07/26/08 05:29 PM
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Agree with Jason on the PS3 solution. I have moved all of my music to an external 750 GB USB HD and plugged it into the PS3 USB port (actually into a powered 8 port hub and THEN into the PS3). Also have all of my pictures and am in the process of moving my DVDs to the external drives (have a 320 GB too).

Simple, convenient and eliminates network hassles.

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Re: Lossless CD digital media storage ideas??
tomtuttle #216790 07/30/08 02:28 AM
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 Originally Posted By: tomtuttle

Use Exact Audio Copy, rip everything to FLAC, clean up your library, and be done with it.


OK Tom, (or anyone so inclined to take a few minutes to assist)

I downloaded Exact Copy and I have a 500G external drive to dump the FLAC files onto.

Before I start this mind numbing process, how about an explanation for a PC idiot? The whole process starting from hitting the eject button to getting these things onto the hard drive for storage till I get the server.

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michael_d #216809 07/30/08 05:47 AM
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Never used EAC but with Winamp you just put the disc in the drive and set the ripping setup to flac and set the desired drive to the one you want and then hit rip on the main screen. I know I am not much help but you could DL winamp and try it out as well, it works very well for me.


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Re: Lossless CD digital media storage ideas??
jakewash #216818 07/30/08 12:31 PM
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So after it's ripped to FLAC, how is it cued up for play? Does the media software find the albums?

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