I'm at a loss as to why anyone would buy an iPod for a home music server system if given a choice?! The mean time before failure of an iPod drive comes a whole lot sooner than a good, full-sized external storage device with good venting/cooling. I'd recommend going with a MacMini and an external hard drive with a backup of same, as opposed to iPods and Wadia. From there there are many good choices. I use a Modwright Transporter and love it.
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.