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"tutorial" on computer music servers

I have a very small disc collection at present, (less than 40).
I'm noticing that especially older rock and some jazz music I'm interested in buying, is no longer available as new (CD)s, in stores.
That the CD format in general, is on it's way out (?).
Forcing consumers to download music off the internet (?).
Therefore, someone in my situation, shouldn't buy a high quality CD transport, but rather buy a computer and subscribe to one or more of these online music servers (?).
shafe

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audioengr
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If you are a bit computer savvy, then you could go the Oct 2009 Mac Mini route:

http://www.empiricalaudio.com/computer-audio/recommended-systems

http://www.empiricalaudio.com/computer-audio/

If you want it simpler, then I recommend that latest version of the Antipodes server:

http://www.antipodesaudio.com/antipodes_music_servers.html

If you are on a budget and want to keep it simple, then try a Sonos connected to a Synchro-Mesh driving any DAC. The Sonos can be controlled from a computer, iPad or iPhone etc..

http://www.sonos.com

http://www.empiricalaudio.com/products/synchro-mesh

All of these will deliver stellar sound quality.

Steve N.
Empirical Audio
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