Thanks so much for all your input and ideas. The Olive HD4 looks like it would work best for me. I love the idea of a Mac MIni but then what do I do for a screen. I have my system integrated into my library (18x18 w 10 ft ceiling, nicely decorated, very well damped and a great room for listening). I even have all the cables routed under the floor and a separate 30 amp line and two 20 amp lines under the floor with holes for the power cords. So I don't want to have the room take on a tech look. The Olive looks like it would be perfect, easy to operate, and I love the digitizing service.
Help with the move to digital server
I have a lovely system (Krell, BAT Rex, Revel Ultima 2, Esoteric X01-D2, Purist Audio, Siltech), but I want to add an i-pod or a server into the mix so that I can play long shuffled selections of music for casual listening and entertaining at home. Is it for my wife? You bet it is.
Should I get the Wadia i170 and a couple of 160 Gig ipods (1 for jazz, 1 for Pop/Rock)? Or is there a better way? A server that would integrate into the system and play thru my Esoteric with its 3 DACs?
I am grateful for your help. I am open to any suggestions.
Should I get the Wadia i170 and a couple of 160 Gig ipods (1 for jazz, 1 for Pop/Rock)? Or is there a better way? A server that would integrate into the system and play thru my Esoteric with its 3 DACs?
I am grateful for your help. I am open to any suggestions.