Moving up the ladder with streaming

Posted by: Derek Wright on 27 November 2016

I have been happily using a headless Mac Mini for my ripped CDS, this is accessed by a Sonos Connect and then into the 552 via an Arcam Sonlink dac.

I have a 555 which is definitely underused and only used when an unripped CD has to be "urgently" played. This method is OK for me as the term "user friendliness" does not really bother me as I rip the CDs initially on a Mac Pro and then use iTunes Home share to copy the data to the Mac Mini. However other people find this process unacceptable

I am considering selling the 555 and moving to a NDS as the hub of the digital system, however I need a domestically acceptable method of ripping the CDs for "instant " playback when required.

What domestically acceptable device would you recommend for getting the data into the NDS.

Thanks for any suggestions - valid responses can range from - Save your money to some suggested black boxes.

Thanks for any suggestions.

Posted on: 28 November 2016 by Derek Wright

"perhaps we can expect to be really blown away when the NDS2 arrives with new architecture."

so do not make any big decisions just yet?????

Posted on: 28 November 2016 by ChrisSU

Derek Wright posted:
"perhaps we can expect to be really blown away when the NDS2 arrives with new architecture."
so do not make any big decisions just yet?????

You may have a long wait!