Your wish list is a description of a computer based music server. Which in my opinion is the only way to go. $5000 buys a great server, assuming you are not including the dac in the price. Check out endpcnoise.com you will not be sorry.
Music Servers - Baetis vs. Music Vault
I, like many, are looking to add a music/media server to my system.
Aside from fabulous sound and performance, I really want ease of use, with minimal involvement from a computer.
My preference would be a unit that has the hardware to rip/store my cd's, download high-rez files from the internet, set up playlists and then kick back and enjoy the music.
As I explore the options in the under $5K price range, both Baetis and Music Vault are floating to the top.
Ripping and playing Bluray is a nice bonus, but not critical.
I'm looking for feedback from anyone who has compared these two brands, in your own system or demo'd at a recent audio show.
Which unit sounds best?
Which unit is easiest to use??
Which unit has the most features???
Which unit is the best value????
Thank you.
Aside from fabulous sound and performance, I really want ease of use, with minimal involvement from a computer.
My preference would be a unit that has the hardware to rip/store my cd's, download high-rez files from the internet, set up playlists and then kick back and enjoy the music.
As I explore the options in the under $5K price range, both Baetis and Music Vault are floating to the top.
Ripping and playing Bluray is a nice bonus, but not critical.
I'm looking for feedback from anyone who has compared these two brands, in your own system or demo'd at a recent audio show.
Which unit sounds best?
Which unit is easiest to use??
Which unit has the most features???
Which unit is the best value????
Thank you.