Music servers and other computer based digital audio technologies.
Return to Computer Audio Asylum
Message Sort: Post Order or Asylum Reverse Threaded
Your HELP Is Needed
67.8.39.61 |
||
Posted on August 17, 2020 at 12:31:25 | ||
Posts: 6112
Location: Orlando, Fla Joined: January 7, 2001 |
I've been involved in audio since 1964 when I was 10 and I heard The Beatles play on The Ed Sullivan Show! I now own a 135lb, 40W/ch, Mastersound Reference 845, parallel, single-ended, triode amp/integrated amp, a YBA Genesis CD-4, CDP --{used strictly as a transport}-- a Musical Paradise MP-D2, tubed DAC and a pair of Reference 3A Taksim speakers. Along with various high-end ICs, digital and speaker wires as well as power cords. I've ONLY mentioned all that to let you know I've been involved in audio for almost 56 years now and have a decent, high-end, audio system that I've come to discover is entry-level, by many people's standards today. I guess I shouldn't be surprised when I see amps, preamps, DACs etc, that cost more than my entire system does. But I digress. You see, I've also come to discover that despite my 56 years involved in audio and all the knowledge I've acquired over these many years, I desperately need YOUR help. The reason I need your help is due to the fact I'm finally getting into "Computer Audio." A friend recently gave me an Oppo BDP-93 to get me involved. I'm disabled and it's getting worse with every passing year. It would be very convenient to have all my music in one location. But truth be told I'm completely lost with Computer Audio! I feel like I've entered an alien world where I don't speak the language and haven't the foggiest idea of what's happening! With that all being said, my friend told me I need to locate and buy a powered, 2TB, external HD! There's just one caveat, it cannot be a portable USB powered HD! I need to locate a desktop HD with its own external power! Can anyone here help me locate such a 2TB, HD with its own external power that's reasonably priced? I can find many portable USB powered external HDs, but not one desktop powered HD with its own external power. Your help would be deeply appreciated... Thetubeguy1954 (Tom) Central Florida Audio Society -- SETriodes Group -- Space Coast Audio Society Full-range/Wide-range Drivers --- Front & Back-Loaded Horns --- High Sensitivity Speakers |
RE: Your HELP Is Needed, posted on August 19, 2020 at 08:38:25 | |
Posts: 1097
Location: Atlanta, GA area Joined: April 5, 2000 |
Tom, Have you checked with Mike Bovaird? Best regards, Jim Smith |
RE: How deep do you want to go?, posted on August 19, 2020 at 02:08:48 | |
Posts: 1845
Joined: March 31, 2008 |
learn to rip my entire CD collection onto this PC Have a good look at dBpoweramp. JRiver don't support Accuraterip and its metadata leaves a lot to be desired for. https://www.thewelltemperedcomputer.com/SW/ripping.html As the Oppo can't drive external HD's, try a (micro)SD with a USB adapter if you have one around. A good alternative is to connect it to the network. You can make it see the audio e.g. on your PC. As audio PC is on its way, I wouldn't spend much money on the Oppo. The next question will probably by how to connect the PC to the stereo. I recommend a good USB DAC e.g. RME ADI-2 https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/rme-adi-2-fs-version-2-dac-and-headphone-amp-review.13379/ Maybe my website is of use as it covers the basics of using a PC for playback. The Well Tempered Computer |
If that works for you... -nt, posted on August 20, 2020 at 05:34:22 | |
Posts: 37584
Joined: May 12, 2000 Contributor Since: April 5, 2002 |
RE: Your HELP Is Needed, posted on August 17, 2020 at 23:16:34 | |
Posts: 2426
Joined: July 11, 2007 |
Not sure why the storage should be powered externally!?!? And then - why looking for a HD ? It's 2020. A 2TB (if that's really needed) SSD will IMO be the much better choice. An SSD is extremely fast and responsive, lightweight, very low on power consumption and free of noise. Keep in mind. You also need a backup disk or better two of them (short/long term backup) btw. The backup media could be made of hard disks if cost is an issue. I'd still prefer at least the short term backup media to be an SSD. When it comes to powering and cabling. I prefer USB-SATA cables to use internal storage devices as external storage. Many of these USB-Sata adapters are also available with external power options on the SATA plug. Such a solution would give you maximum flexibility. However. If I were to start into Computer Audio today, I would go for a HQ streaming service. Many people underestimate the time and money that goes into building and managing your own collection. Good luck on your journey. ----------------------------------------------------------------- blog latest >> The Audio Streaming Series - tuning kit pCP |