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Need direction for moving CD collection to hard disc

I'm looking to rip my CD collection to hard disk and a portable high quality player for travel/car (Pioneer possibly), looking for some direction how to get started/ what to think about.  I want something that is really really easy, can be accessible around the house, and likely NOT computer based (seems like it's one more thing to break/go wrong/have to manage, but unclear if this is possible especially with the portable)  I have no view on Budget but I've seen a number of products from Naim etc, that appear to be CD rippers and storage. If it can rip SACDs great, if not, I'll deal with standard Red Book.  I currently do not use iTunes, or any other music software (we are fully disc based) and I don't believe in "the cloud" for myriad reasons.  Currently have a few hundred CDs, but would rather have more space than less. 

Current equipment relevant to thread
System 1
Marantz AV8802a - wifi
Oppo BDP-103 - wifi
Tivo mini - MOCA network

System 2
Marants SR 7007 - hard wired ethernet
Sony UBP-X800 - hard wired ethernet
Tivo Roamio - MOCA network

I have Verizon Fios high speed with their MI424WR router. 

Other equipment which may be relevant:
Ipad Mini 2
Ipad Mini 4
Iphone 6s
Samsung Galaxy 5

Thanks!

esthlos13

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uberwaltz
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+1 for subscription to Tidal!
Subscribed myself about 6 months and have never looked back, $20 a month for hires titles that with the right equipment wipes the floor with redbook cd playback.

However if you are still looking for a non pc based cd ripping and playback system then possibly take a look at the Bluesound Vault 2.
This has inbuilt 2tb hard drive that can also be backed up to an external 2tb hard drive just in case.
It requires a hard wired ethernet connection but then all titles ripped to it can be seen on your pc if you have a homewide network. It can also be accessed by ipad, iphone or android phone.
ripping a cd is as easy as feeding the cd into its front slot and let it do its thing in about 7 minutes it pops back out and you are done. I also stream Tidal directly through my Vault.Playback through your system can be done via analog outputs or choice of toslink or rca digital output.


You can also add Bluesound nodes throughout the house as well.

I bought mine a year ago, ripped all my cds to it and between that and Tidal I am all set. Well I play vinyl too but that is a whole nother story!
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