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Building a music server - newbie

OK - there are probably posts already. Old guy wants to build a music server. From what I understand I just need a computer, sound card and some software. Waiting for Window 7 to come out & will get a PC.

Sound card. Looks like the Lynx is highly rated but it's $700.00. Any comments on the ASUS card for $175.00.

Software. Looks like a lot out there. Seems like J River or Monkey Media? comments.

I am just going to hook this up to my stereo preamp to run it through my speakers.

Any suggestions welcome as I am trying to educate myself and am not overly technical.

Thanks
dmgrant1

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dmgrant1 OP
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Wow, Sounds like a bunch of options. OK, I give up on the sound card and will try to DAC. Have never used or bought one. What about an external hard drive? Looks like I can get one for $100.00. I only have 1,000 cds , so, from what I understand, I could store them all on it in the original file format. And buy a second one for backup. What's the advantage of a NAS? I only have one room where my stereo is and will just run the audio through the one system.

Thank each of you for taking the time to share your thoughts.
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