Linux PC with Sound Juicer to start with. :)
Under $600 for 2TB, it can be your ripper and player. Make sure you buy the fastest CD reader you can though. :)
Alternatively you can rip elsewhere to a shared drive, or drag and drop.
ALAC or FLAC should sound the same, but since I don't do a lot with iPods it's all FLAC and transcoded when needed.
Also, make sure you have a back up solution. After going through the trouble you will, it would suck to loose the effort you put in.
Best,
Erik
Under $600 for 2TB, it can be your ripper and player. Make sure you buy the fastest CD reader you can though. :)
Alternatively you can rip elsewhere to a shared drive, or drag and drop.
ALAC or FLAC should sound the same, but since I don't do a lot with iPods it's all FLAC and transcoded when needed.
Also, make sure you have a back up solution. After going through the trouble you will, it would suck to loose the effort you put in.
Best,
Erik