drlou77
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| What to do with my legacy CD collection? @dayglow I understand your point of view. My objective is primarily motivated out of convenience for the 2,500 CDs you refer to above. I fully expect to continue to use my Modwright Oppo 105 when SQ matters, such as SACDs, Dvd-Audio, HDCD encode... | |
| What to do with my legacy CD collection? @czarivey okay I will keep you in mind as I am plowing through my collection and ripping them to FLAC flies. | |
| Should I Keep my Second CD Player? @lcherepkai Forgot to mention that my Oppo 105 was extensively modified by Dan Wright. It included a separate power supply with rectifier tubes, etc. The cost of the mod was greater than the cost of the Oppo st the time. You are correct in stat... | |
| ZEN Mini S vs. Small Green Computer Sonic Transporter i5 music server/Ultra Rendu Streamer @audiotroy thanks for your reply. I researched (online) the 432 evo standard and it looks like a great unit. I went with the Zenith mk3 for the following reasons: - one box solution with a 4TB SSD - I have neither the desire or funds to upgrad... | |
| ZEN Mini S vs. Small Green Computer Sonic Transporter i5 music server/Ultra Rendu Streamer @ianderson thanks. I wound up getting the Zenith. One box, better sound, Sense app, etc. Running it through a Chord Qutest Dac. Happy listening to all!! | |
| ZEN Mini S vs. Small Green Computer Sonic Transporter i5 music server/Ultra Rendu Streamer @forestg Thanks for your insight. I think I'm going to go the Innuos route. Actually, I'm in the process on doing a deal online as I type. Once it's confirmed, I'll report back to you and the group who so graciously helped me on this journey. ... | |
| ZEN Mini S vs. Small Green Computer Sonic Transporter i5 music server/Ultra Rendu Streamer @forestg thanks. Was not aware of the ability to upgrade to SSD on the ZENmini S. Is this upgrade path available for the ZEN model as well? | |
| ZEN Mini S vs. Small Green Computer Sonic Transporter i5 music server/Ultra Rendu Streamer @bondmanp thank you for your feedback. I'm leaning towards the i5 over the ZEN at this point. I need to talk to Andrew at SGC first, as I have a few questions for him. I want to get your opinion on my approach if I go the i5 route. My thoughts... | |
| ZEN Mini S vs. Small Green Computer Sonic Transporter i5 music server/Ultra Rendu Streamer @jonwolfpell, thank you for your comments. I'm glad you waited and saved for the Zenith. I just took a look at it on the Innuos website and it looks great. I can only imagine what it sounds like. I've now got to process all of this great infor... | |
| ZEN Mini S vs. Small Green Computer Sonic Transporter i5 music server/Ultra Rendu Streamer @jjss49 , thanks. Looks like I have some homework to do. Have a good evening. | |
| ZEN Mini S vs. Small Green Computer Sonic Transporter i5 music server/Ultra Rendu Streamer @soix , thanks for the suggestion. Looks like I can get the TP-Link WiFi extender on Amazon. This still would require that I load and rip the CDs from my stereo cabinet without the benefit of an ergonomic chair, correct? I am recovering from th... | |
| ZEN Mini S vs. Small Green Computer Sonic Transporter i5 music server/Ultra Rendu Streamer @jjss49 thanks for your feedback. You present a couple of new wrinkles to the equation: - optical rendu: about $1,000 more than the Ultrarendu. Showing as "sold out" on the SGC website. Looks like this one allows me to eliminate network noi... | |
| ZEN Mini S vs. Small Green Computer Sonic Transporter i5 music server/Ultra Rendu Streamer Thanks to all of you for your feedback an comments. Very helpful. I sent Andrew (SGC) a couple emails over the weekend based on your comments and questions that I had. At this point, I'm still torn between the ZEN and the i5 sonictransporter/ul... | |
| ZEN Mini S vs. Small Green Computer Sonic Transporter i5 music server/Ultra Rendu Streamer Thanks for all the feedback. A couple of questions for the Innuos fan base @soix @thyname: - Does the Zen Mini S provide audibly superior performance over the Sonic i5 and Ultra Rendu for the added cost of approximately $700? - Is the Zen M... | |
| ZEN Mini S vs. Small Green Computer Sonic Transporter i5 music server/Ultra Rendu Streamer Thank you. A couple of questions: 1. Which CD/DVD ripper do you use? Same question for the ripping software? Windows or MAC? 2. Do you store your ripped files on a portable SSD or NAS? Which make/model/size (GB)? 3. How are the transfer rat... |