The Drobo appeals to me also. But I think it's loud enough that you wouldn't want it in your listening room.
How to manage a big itunes library?
I have had a mac mini running itunes for about 2 1/2 years now. The inevitable has happened, my first drive has failed, at least it's icon has stopped showing on the desktop and I can't access the files.
I had a feeling this would eventually happen. I have the files backed up, but this does create a headache to fix it. The files were originally ripped on 250GB drives and the backups are on 500s. I have 5 250GB drives and one 500GB drive, all pretty much full. I have a pretty big collection, about 5000 or so CDs.
I need advise on a solid solution for this type of setup. There are some pretty big drives comming out but I just don't know what would be the best option.
Also this might seem stupid, but I am wondering if there would be any loss in quality in a copy of the original rip vs the original???
I had a feeling this would eventually happen. I have the files backed up, but this does create a headache to fix it. The files were originally ripped on 250GB drives and the backups are on 500s. I have 5 250GB drives and one 500GB drive, all pretty much full. I have a pretty big collection, about 5000 or so CDs.
I need advise on a solid solution for this type of setup. There are some pretty big drives comming out but I just don't know what would be the best option.
Also this might seem stupid, but I am wondering if there would be any loss in quality in a copy of the original rip vs the original???
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I am wrestling with the similar issues. If you haven't done so, I suggest visiting Computer Audiophile for a fairly active discussion of HD alternatives, backup strategies, etc. |
I agree with Mlsstl's take, which is that RAID is not really important. What I need is to periodically backup the library to a separate drive and, ideally, store it offsite. I've just ordered a WB MyBook Studio II 2TB. If it works out, I'll need to get a second one, or something like it, to use for backup. The Studio II has Firewire as well as USB (and eSATA) connections. I'll try it in the music system connected via FW. If that doesn't work, I'll either place it on the other side of the wall and run FW through, or attach it to the router's USB port and access it wirelesly (I think that will work). I have read that, if you are running USB from your computer to a DAC, you should not attach storage via USB also. Too much contention for the USB bus, or something like that. |