RE: Get dBpoweramp.... - AbeCollins - Computer Audio Asylum

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RE: Get dBpoweramp....

In Reply to: RE: Get dBpoweramp.... posted by Capt. Z on January 6, 2022 at 02:05:02:

As you know, a spinner (HDD) is an electro-mechanical device that is more prone to damage if not handled properly especially while it's turned ON and spinning. As for speed, HDDs are perfectly fine for audio applications.
SSDs are more rugged as they have no moving parts and they're faster but they cost more. They're also 100% quiet (no moving parts).
Budget and your capacity requirements will dictate which type you go with. And remember to get at least a second one for backup. [Or you can get one HDD and one SSD. Mix and match is fine]
If you go with spinning HDDs, I would look toward the smaller portable 2.5" external drives rather than the physically larger 3.5" units. The 2.5" drives are obviously more portable and they're quieter compared to 3.5" drives.
Good luck!

2.5 External USB HDDs (Open in New Window)

Edits: 01/06/22 01/06/22

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Topic - Sorting music on a portable device - Capt. Z 09:29:05 01/05/22 (13)

RE: Sorting music on a portable device - Capt. Z 02:56:29 01/08/22 (1)

RE: Sorting music on a portable device - Rod M 10:00:20 01/08/22 (0)

Get dBpoweramp.... - Rod M 19:37:09 01/05/22 (7)

RE: Get dBpoweramp.... - Capt. Z 02:05:02 01/06/22 (6)

RE: Get dBpoweramp.... - Rod M 20:42:48 01/06/22 (3)

RE: Get dBpoweramp.... - Capt. Z 04:25:28 01/07/22 (2)

RE: Get dBpoweramp.... - Rod M 10:02:41 01/08/22 (0)

Either way is fine - nt - AbeCollins 06:53:37 01/07/22 (0)

SSDs require about a third the power of spinners - E-Stat 10:50:00 01/06/22 (0)

RE: Get dBpoweramp.... - AbeCollins 07:13:30 01/06/22 (0)

RE: Sorting music on a portable device - AbeCollins 10:44:52 01/05/22 (2)

RE: Sorting music on a portable device - Capt. Z 10:56:21 01/05/22 (1)

RE: Sorting music on a portable device - AbeCollins 11:19:46 01/05/22 (0)

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