Single-drawer better than changer?

[mtrycrafts]

http://www.slimdevices.com

It can play any format and is connected to your home network via either hard-wired Ethernet or wireless and to your receiver. There are many similar devices but IMO this is the best of them.

Ok, thanks. So where is the music stored? From on line sources? Your computer?

 

[MDS]

Ok, thanks. So where is the music stored? From on line sources? Your computer?

It can access online radio stations but the library comes from a computer or network attached storage.

 

[dorokusai]

Here you go:

CD Player Comparison, The Sensible Sound, # 75, Jun/Jul 1999.

CD Player Comparison, The Sensible Sound, # 74, Apr/May 1999

Not sure if these are on line. By the way, they didn't identify the expensive CD players.

Thanks very much.

Mark

 

[Fastnbulbous]

I've heard many justifications for why multi-disc changers are better than single disc, but that one takes the cake.

If you had a Squeexbox or similar device you could play 2 months or more worth of music uninterrupted. Having owned changers, I still just don't get it. I use my single disc DVD player for one purpose - playing one single movie. For music, I'd much rather have my entire collection at my fingertips. I just don't see (any longer) the need to load multiple discs.

It's a good reason! I haven't found time to rip my 5,000 or so discs onto lossless files just yet. From what I hear, once I'm married I'll have plenty of extra time for ripping and organizing.

 

[MDS]

It's a good reason! I haven't found time to rip my 5,000 or so discs onto lossless files just yet. From what I hear, once I'm married I'll have plenty of extra time for ripping and organizing.

Ha! It will take you months to do it. If you are particular about things you'll discover that it isn't as simple as just letting an automated program rip and encode and you'll need to edit certain tracks. Still...it's worth it in the long run.

 

[Joe Schmoe]

I ended up getting a Denon DVD player with a single drawer (for playing CDs.) I am happy with it, but hope the drawer mechanism doesn't wear out (After all, I open/close it 6 times as often as my old changer!)

 

[mtrycrafts]

... but the library comes from a computer or network attached storage.

So, you have to load your music into the computer then or into that network storage?

 

[MDS]

So, you have to load your music into the computer then or into that network storage?

Yes, it uses NetBios/SMB protocol (aka Windows 'File Sharing'). Any device on the network that can be shared using that protocol can be the source of the music.

 

[mtrycrafts]

Yes, it uses NetBios/SMB protocol (aka Windows 'File Sharing'). Any device on the network that can be shared using that protocol can be the source of the music.

Thanks I think I will hold off on this for another lifetime

 

[Fastnbulbous]

Marantz CC4001

I've been watching eBay auctions for Rotel RCC-1055 players and none are selling for under $430, which seems a bit steep for used. I might consider a Marantz CC4001 which has some great reviews, for as little as $199.