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Best way to save cd collection?

Need advice on how to save my cd collection to a lossless format and play on my stereo system. Can someone give me a very, very simple explanation of what equipment and/or software I need? Keep in mind that I'm computer challenged. I have an iPod and would consider buying a DAC and Wadia docking station. Would also consider buying a laptop computer if necessary and "streaming" the music to my sytem. My goal is a simple, inexpensive approach that doesn't compromise the quality of the music. Have I mentioned that I'm computer challenged??
rockyboy

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magfan
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I record in Apple Lossless.
Play thru I-tunes via Airtunes controlled with a iPod Touch.
At the stereo end is an Airport Express which has both analogue and optical outputs. I run the Optical to an input on my CA840c CD player to my stereo via balanced cables.
The iPod Touch works easily over the entire house.
Others may differ and have good reasons, but I'm sticking with my iMac.\\

For PC you may be able to use WinAmp and record in FLAC but than you need to figure out the rest of the signal chain.

others will be by shortly with other approaches / signal chain
magfan
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Shad,
The most stable form of storage would be RAID 5.
The data is spread to 5 or more HDs and checksums also. So, in the event a drive dies you can replace it and the new drive will be reconstructed from the other 4, just takes time.
The only way to loose the works is if the whole thing gets zorched.
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