It's time to do it! Please, your help....


Hi there, hope all is well.

I've put it off as long as I could! 

I now want/need to add computer audio to my system. Please note, if you haven't guessed already,I am in no way a "computer guy"

My thought is to build a high resolution library from HD tracks or whomever you have had a good experience with.

Streaming is not something I'm interested in at the moment.

I have a Mac Desktop with Sierra 10.12.6  ( the highest upgrade this unit can handle) a MHDT Labs- Steeplechase 2 USB DAC ,a good quality USB cable and I just bought a dedicated  4TB G-DRIVE USB G1 USB 3.0 Hard Drive for storage to get started.

What type of "player" would you recommenced and other advice to get started.

 

Thank you all in advance and Happy Holidays!

Howie G - NYC

 

grossman616

Showing 1 response by danager

I can’t help you with a Mac player as I’m a PC guy but Foobar and Fidelizer sound great.  Foobar is pretty intimidatingly to get up and running but once set up works great just doesn't look as pretty as some of the other non free options.   You also may want to rethink a streaming service at least for the short term if for no other reason that to get easier access to to digital downloads. Qobuz and Amazon HD allow you to purchase directly from the app and Qobuz actually discounts the downloads if you go with the higher tier services. Building your library you might actually save enough to pay for the services and you can then stop if once you’re library is adequate.

Just my opinion but if your internet connection is good enough being able to hear it before you buy it is a pretty valuable service.

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