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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.
mjcmt

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timrhu
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I use an ipod touch feeding a NuForce icon ido in the bedroom. Mostly for headphone listening. As the ido offers a variable analog output, I also use this feeding an amp and speakers on occasion.
Files are either Apple lossless or AIFF. I don't see a need to bring anything larger into the equation. Although I keep thinking about using an ipod with a 160gb capacity to widen the library.
Very satisfying sound IMO.
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.
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