I am starting to consider RIPing my collection of about 1000 CD to FLAC.
I want to set up a central repository for these music files. Before I start this process I have a few fundamental questions about MPW. Most basic question, is there really a difference between a NAS and the MPW device? If so,
is it more of a technical distinction without a practical difference?
I assume that I connect the MPW to my GigiBit router. This router is directly connected to my general purpose work Desktop (not my music server) and I will do all the set up on this computer.
Questions:
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Now my music server is a laptop and is connected via WiFi (can be hardwired if necessary). When I get to the music server I will be able to see the MPW drives, right?
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If I use my desktop to RIP the CDs can I direct the RIP to the MPW drive?
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On to my Andriod and iOS devices, can I also see the MPW drives on those devices? Is there a WD Passport app for both?
Now, a question on the physical location of these music files and what software can play what.
-On the music server I am using JRiver. Will JRiver see the MPW drive? If this music server is connected via wifi, is the music file actually being sent via wifi at the time it plays OR is the album / song loaded onto the music server (JRiver library) before it actually plays.
-When I am looking at the JRiver library are the files actually on the music server or are they a “view” to the MPW?
-On my Andriod device (Kindle HDx) I use JetAudio. Will Jet Audio see the MPW and also physically load the file before playing?
-Can I add another 2TB MPW to my repository if the need arises in the future?
Bottom line, I am old school - love wires when it comes to music. I want to make sure that if I go
with this Passport Wireless setup that I can still get the highest quality music from my system. To my thinking
the more hard connections the better, but I still want the convenience where possible.
Thank you for your replies.
Jay.