I saw the earlier thread on wifi stuff and it threw MEK on a smoldering fire. I havent been listening to my cd collection as much due to it not being as convenient as other sources (Time Warner digital music channels, digital radio websites) Next thing I know I am feeding CDs to HAL (my computer)I have been attempting to upload my cd collection to my computer and could use some advice. I have about a 1000 cd collection that I wanted to create a lossless (or excellent sound quality) digital library. I am using the current windows media player (but have most other players somewhere available to). I have a self built 2.4Ghz P4 with 1gig RAM.
I have uploaded about 10% of my library and have over 30 gig of space taken up on my 111 gig hard drive. I am considering buying a dedicated external drive to accomodate the library, but me thinks barking in the dark on this, I may be missing something. Is there an easier way to archive/library cds (these are all store bought, official music that I want to listen to throughout my house with custom playlists, kind of creating my own digital radio station). I know I could compress but then I dont have a back up copy in case the original gets eaten. I am considering getting the latest wifi setup eventually so my speaker shop 120 feet back from my primary computer, can use my digital library as well.
Anyway, hints and allegations appreciated (websites, previous success stories etc.)