HDX question

Posted by: jech on 16 September 2011

Hello.

 

Is a HDX able to play files from an Apple laptop just as it can from a NAS. I know the file must be the right one but can a HDX "see" the laptop as a hard disc to read from. The laptop can find the HDX files, does it also work the other way around.

 

If so, how to get Itunes files on the laptop to be transformed to WAV or FLAC for the HDX to reed, would the sound quality be as good as if the file was on the HDX disc.

 

Jens

Posted on: 16 September 2011 by Mr Underhill

Jens,

 

I use a linux PC in the loft as my 'NAS' - I used SAMBA to set up a Windows share that the HDX can see. OSX being a UNIX derivative ought to be able to do similarly.

 

I know nothing about itunes, considering Apple to be the spawn of the devil, BUT Dave Dever wrote on another thread the the HDX can handle LOSSLESS apple files natively; are your files lossless?

 

As to the sound quality - I find no difference whether the files are streamed or local; both excellent!

 

M

Posted on: 16 September 2011 by jech

I´m not that good at computers, are downloaded files from Itunes LOSSLESS files ?

 

In what way is your laptop connected to the HDX, which connection on the HDX ?

 

Posted on: 17 September 2011 by aysil

jech,

 

Both your hdx and laptop should be connected to your home network through ethernet cable. No direct connection is needed or possible. HDX will see the music files on your laptop if the folders are shared on the network - detailed information is on the user manual.

 

You may also find these two documents useful if you want to integrate your iTunes library with playlists to your hdx. They are on the Hdx webpage of the main website:

http://www.naimaudio.com...issue_1.pdf

http://www.naimaudio.com...issue_1.pdf

 

 

 

Posted on: 17 September 2011 by jech
Ok, sounds not so comlicated Thanks.
Posted on: 17 September 2011 by garyi

Goto system prefs and sharing, turn it on. Then goto options and turn on SMB sharing.

 

Back in sharing click the plus button and locate your music folder to add to the list.

 

The HDX will now in short order find it.