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Newbie idiot needs advice on a storage device for CDs

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Posted on May 10, 2017 at 08:31:11
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 Ok guys I'm not going to sugar coat this - I'm an idiot when it comes to digital but I AM trying to learn.

Here's what I'm looking for.

I use a Marantz NA7004 to stream internet audio about 99% of the time. I'm very happy with my setup and I'm not looking to reinvent at this time.

I only have about 60-80 or so CDs. Many of them are old copies from library CDs so no great recordings there. As well as a few better purchased CDs.

I would like to use a storage device to transfer the CDs too to free up some space in my rack by eliminating the CDP. But my Marantz seems to be a tad picky accepting some sources.

Example - I tried patching in the digital out of my NAD 521BEE CDP and it comes up with a "unable to unlock" message. I get that with most other inputs I try with exception to the iPod.

So what I would like is a storage device I can easily transfer CDs too. Then run a cord to my sitting area about four feet away. Then be able to select and play singles or CDs like a CDP operates.

Again the ipod seems to work the easiest. Any other suggestions? Anything else I should be looking at?

I would like to keep this on the cheaper side since I don't listen to these CDs often and most are of fair quality and content.

thanks

 

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RE: Newbie idiot needs advice on a storage device for CDs, posted on May 11, 2017 at 04:28:04
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 Have you downloaded the latest software for your player from the Marantz website? I assume you are trying to plug your NAD into your Marantz using the SP/dif connection ( co-ax). Do you have the right cable? This is a basic connection which shouldn't give problems.

As for CD storage you first need to rip the data from the CD. Even if an ipod is your favoured source you will need to get the CD information into the ipod which I think is limited to MP3 ( happy to be told otherwise).

I suggest that you browse the link as this will give you all of the basic inforamtion that you need, just keep it simple e.g. external HDD drives ( one for the CD library, one or more for backup) with a ripper and player installed on your computer and the computer connected via USB to your network player.

 

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