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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??
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Rocky,

I am interested in the answers to your thread. I am looking at the same thing. Issues are
1) Large collection
2) Lossless storage
3) accurate ripping
4) Back up (I am thinking RAID 1 - which means everything is duplicated on two drives to ensure no loss of music collection + one additional drive to hot swap - i.e triple backup)
5) Jitter (got to find a way that minimizes this)
6) Bit transparency (make sure no pesky software digital volume control, EQ, sample rate converter or other software bug undermines the sound)
6) Wireless (everything should be accessible from a remote or laptop - no wires to connect - storage media should be in a utility room where I don't hear the hard drive fan)

So far: I'm thinking of storing the music collection in Apple Lossless on a LaCie 2TB 2Big NAS connected to a Wireless Router. A macbook would wireless access the storage and Itunes would wireless serve the music to an Apple Express connected by TOSLINK to a asynchronous sample rate converting DAC.

I do not want to hijack your thread but I'll be reading all the comments with interest.
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