Last time I bought new equipment was approx. 20 years ago………
Most (all?) of the current technology is new to me, so, I’m in a “start over” mode and intend go completely digital.
The system I’m heading towards is a balance of quality and ease/simplicity of use. ( I hope), as follows:
MacBook Pro with external Apple USB SuperDrive
XLD to rip in AIFF
iTunes for playlist management
Synology NAS probably DS214Play.
Back up Drive: probably a simple 4T Seagate w/ USB connector
SuperUniti
KEF R 300
Transparent cables
Pure Music on an iPad Air.
Ok, any thoughts, comments or suggestions ???????
And what have I missed?????
Posted on: 29 May 2014 by Zipperheadbanjo
Very similar to how I started... although I had for considerable time had the majority of my music in a digital format / listened via computer before getting my SU. So the digital aspect wasn't a leap for me at all.
That said, I find iTunes to be horrid. Fortunately, with the SU or any of the Naim's streaming products, iTunes is basically irrelevant as you will be using N-Stream and a Upnp server to feed your device music. With that one caveat in mind, it sounds like you are on the right track, and the items listed should give you everything needed.
Posted on: 29 May 2014 by Xenasys
Andy526
I have a SU with Powerline its great and more than happy with the system
For your NAS maybe consider a QNAP as you can install Asset Upnp on it, so saves having to keep a PC running. I am just about to purchase one.
Enjoy
Posted on: 29 May 2014 by hungryhalibut
Andy - you've asked the same question in two places - can you ask the mods to close one, as it will save us effort in answering.
I suggest you get a UnitiServe. It's expensive but really excellent and you can rip without computers. Just add a Synology NAS for backup and you are set. It also sounds better than a NAS, and if you get stuck Naim can help you out. Then you won't need to worry about asset and all that stuff; it just works.
Posted on: 30 May 2014 by Andy526
thx, on first point didn't know where to post. will investigate NAS backup for UnitiServe....
but..... I was informed by dealer that US can't be backed up! Maybe not such good info.
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