On 11/10/2010 16:39, Jim Lesurf wrote:
In , TonyL
wrote:
I'm looking for comments on music libraries....alternatives to storing
hundreds of CDs next to my player. I've seen some hardware solutions
containing an HD and sometimes complete with audio amps and even
speakers. Then there are more software oriented solutions, often PC
based with output via soundcard.


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The alternatives are to look at devices like the "Squeezebox Touch" to use
in conjunction with a computer - or even to play from memory cards. I can't
say how good they are because I use my own setups. But the "Touch" gets a
decent review in a recent 'Stereophile' magazine. Looks interesting.


It does look good. I can't help thinking a cheap pc and an iPod Touch
with the remote app would be better - or at least worth looking at. I'm
using a netbook with a 'Touch and it works pretty well. And of course
you get a decent mp3 player/gadget and computer thrown in for the extra
(c.£200 max) outlay .

Rob