Transfer HDX-ripped music to another device?

still waiting for this promised feature too!

We are hoping to release the software, to allow the HDX to rip to a NAS drive or other device, at the end of January

Hmmm, one wonders then whether one can switch off the internal discs permanently? This would make for an even quieter, indeed silent, machine...just a thought...

I think that the post was really asking if once you have music stored on the HDXs HDD, can this music be transferred in total to another computer/NAS, not just ripping to another device.

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Originally posted by gary1:
I think that the post was really asking if once you have music stored on the HDXs HDD, can this music be transferred in total to another computer/NAS, not just ripping to another device.

Network sharing on your PC gets it done.

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Originally posted by js:

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Originally posted by gary1:
I think that the post was really asking if once you have music stored on the HDXs HDD, can this music be transferred in total to another computer/NAS, not just ripping to another device.

Network sharing on your PC gets it done.

John, agreed, I forgot to write that. Furthermore for those with Sonos, SB etc..., if you have an HDX you can set these devices to "see" the HDX rips as part of network sharing and then can use this to play through sonos or distribute throughout your home if it is set up this way. An "inexpensive naimnet" if you will.

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Originally posted by Frank Abela:
Hmmm, one wonders then whether one can switch off the internal discs permanently? This would make for an even quieter, indeed silent, machine...just a thought...

Switch off? Why not remove them completely. No, seriously - less vibration, no moving parts, greater reliability, and maybe less expense.

A HDX without the HD... an X!

I, for one, would be in the front of the queue for an X

ok, if it has to be three characters, how about NPX? (Network Player X)

Steve

I don't think my question has been answered so far... I don't want to rip to another storage device, I want to transfer what's been ripped to the HDX to another drive. I don't see how simply turning on network sharing on a PC will allow this to happen.
Will the software to be released in January allow transfer of files out of an HDX?
Or perhaps the HDX set by default as an SMB share now?

Once you can find the HDX in your network places, you can see the files and transfer them with sharing.

Oh, nice! Thanks!

which raises the question how to gain access to the meta data (which are not stored in the wav files)?

and how are the files organized/named?

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Originally posted by michael1702:
which raises the question how to gain access to the meta data (which are not stored in the wav files)?

and how are the files organized/named?

There was something posted briefly by Naim, but it seems to have disappeared. Not sure why, unless since the software update was pushed back to end of January they withdrew the info or decided to limited software access. Not sure why, but at least you can transfer the music.

good luck with your tagging.

I sincerely hope in Future updates of the HDX they add FLAC support.

At this point I cannot imagine why anyone would buy one.

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Originally posted by pcstockton:
I sincerely hope in Future updates of the HDX they add FLAC support.

...support for the playback of FLAC, AAC and WMA formats (as well as the original WAV and MP3) has been there since the initial 1.4 software update which was earlier this year.

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At this point I cannot imagine why anyone would buy one.

Your statement above suggests that you have had little experience of the HDX itself ... perhaps that is why?

Cheers

Phil

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Originally posted by LeeTom:
Or perhaps the HDX set by default as an SMB share now?

The HDX (as with the NS0x servers) has always presented a SAMBA share to the outside world so that in a system with multiple HDXs the different HDXs can "see" each others music - those shares however are password protected at this time.

Cheers

Phil

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Originally posted by michael1702:
which raises the question how to gain access to the meta data (which are not stored in the wav files)?

and how are the files organized/named?

Currently the structure of the filesystem and the metadata is not something that we allow open access to.

Cheers

Phil

Phil,

Are HDX owners meant to know the password?

Patrick,

It does support FLAC. It doesn't support ripping to FLAC (or any other compressed format).

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Originally posted by Phil Harris:
since the initial 1.4 software update

is there a change log available? i got the software last week but don't know what it fixed/added...

Mike, I don't believe there is anything new since 1.4. I've had my HDX for about 4-5 weeks and the issues that have come up are being addressed in the next release which is now January.

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Originally posted by pcstockton:
good luck with your tagging.

I sincerely hope in Future updates of the HDX they add FLAC support.

At this point I cannot imagine why anyone would buy one.

PC, you've really got to audition one in a properly set-up system, room both bare and with PSU. It really is a terrific product and the final release version miles ahead of what I was expecting from initial reports. Despite some issues the overall UI for a first release is pretty easy and I'm sure will be/has been improved upon. I know you love Flac and it does support flac playback, just not ripping. I really prefer wav and at current HD storage prices is really the way to go IMO.

Just give the thing a go, if it's set up correctly and all other factors it is really an outstanding product.

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Originally posted by Frank Abela:
Phil,

Are HDX owners meant to know the password?

Patrick,

It does support FLAC. It doesn't support ripping to FLAC (or any other compressed format).

That was my meaning. I know it plays FLACs and that is half way there. My comment is about ripping to FLAC.

It could easily be an option, as could ripping to MP3 so you could dump those rips on an Ipod.

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Originally posted by gary1 (US):


Just give the thing a go, if it's set up correctly and all other factors it is really an outstanding product.

If I had $10K to spend on a source, I would of course consider the HDX.

But for that $10K, unfortunately, I would want it to work they way I desire.

If it was $3K, I wouldn't ask for the world. But given my current infrastructure all I need to do is add a decent DAC and away I go.

You know, it is possible to have great playback (yes even digital or "distributed") and very enjoyable music, without being fairly wealthy.