Music Server format?


I want to acquire a music server. No experience. What format should I use for storing music? WAV, FLAC, AIFF?
Looking at Sony HAP-Z1ES? Any thoughts?
Do I need to convert CD files to different format to copy to computer?
Web site to learn?

Thanks

Awooof
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Showing 1 response by dsnyder0cnn

This is several years old, but I think the advice is still valid.

http://www.computeraudiophile.com/content/309-computer-audiophile-cd-ripping-strategy-and-methodolog...

The TL;DR is use dBpoweramp or some other ripper with AccurateRIP support and rip to FLAC for your archive copy. Feel free to convert to other formats (like MP3, DSD, etc.) in another directory as needed to support your various playback devices.