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What do I need to play ripped CD's?

I have a Wadia 860 CD Player and Transport which has Toslink input. It is direct connected to a Classe CA2200 powering Watt-Puppy 8's.

I'd like to rip my CD collection, preferably using Apple Lossless via Apple Music and play the files instead of playing CD's.

What hardware and software do I need? Budget $2k 'ish. Ideal system would allow me to choose music via an iOS based remote.

Thanks in advance.
vhuang

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mahler123
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So to understand, the Wadia is a DAC/CD?  If so, and if the Apple that you are using has a toslink digital output, then all you need to do is rip the CDs and yes, you are good to go.  I am not sure what software program you wish to use to control it from using the tablet, but I would consider Audirvana Plus.  You may also want a separate hard drive to store the files depending upon the size of your CD collection.
  If your Mac doesn’t have a toslink output then you will need to investigate if Apple makes an adapter that can convert an outputted signal to toslink.    If you are committed to the PC route then you may want to check the PC Audio section.
mahler123
3,625 posts
 
I couldn’t get the Arcam rPlay to recognize my NAS or play Qobuz.  Emails to both Arcam and PlayFi went unanswered.  Fortunately Music Direct gave me a full refund.
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