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bhampton · 03-01-2013, 08:29 PM

Got some upgrades today.

I bought a 32gb Solid State HD from eBay new for $34. I had to update its fw but that was easy. I cloned the mini HD then swapped in the SSD. I also enabled trim with a free utility. The OS only uses 7GB.

I also got a new external hard drive using a Home Shopping Network credit I had from an unwanted Xmas gift. So I cloned the media drive to that and swapped.

I guess I'm done apart from adding music.

Someday I may get an external DAC to try to go to the next level.

Currently listening,...love it, love it.

-Brian

pentatonic · 03-01-2013, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by bhampton

Got some upgrades today.

I bought a 32gb Solid State HD from eBay new for $34. I had to update its fw but that was easy. I cloned the mini HD then swapped in the SSD. I also enabled trim with a free utility. The OS only uses 7GB.

I also got a new external hard drive using a Home Shopping Network credit I had from an unwanted Xmas gift. So I cloned the media drive to that and swapped.

I guess I'm done apart from adding music.

Someday I may get an external DAC to try to go to the next level.

Currently listening,...love it, love it.

-Brian

Nice man, nice. Yep it's a great way of listening to music and have access everywhere.

prerich · 03-02-2013, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by pentatonic

Nice man, nice. Yep it's a great way of listening to music and have access everywhere.

Ditto!!!!

Spurrier Sucks · 03-02-2013, 12:27 PM

I have recently purchased a Mac mini to run as music server. Just now getting it setup and will hopefully be hooked up to my system by next weekend.

prerich · 03-02-2013, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Spurrier Sucks

I have recently purchased a Mac mini to run as music server. Just now getting it setup and will hopefully be hooked up to my system by next weekend.

Welcome to the computer audio fold - I'm sure you'll love it! Get bit perfect for your Mac or if you're really ready Channel D Pure Music!

Spurrier Sucks · 03-02-2013, 04:42 PM

I think I have my external HD set up as my iTunes library. Should know in a little bit.

Spurrier Sucks · 03-02-2013, 06:16 PM

Can not find original file. WTF?

Spurrier Sucks · 03-02-2013, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Spurrier Sucks

Can not find original file. WTF?

It's working! Now I need album cover art work. Does it add that automatically if iTunes has it?

bhampton · 03-02-2013, 08:35 PM

iTunes can often find album artwork.

Sometimes you need to go find the art if iTunes can't.

_Brian

Spurrier Sucks · 03-02-2013, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by bhampton

iTunes can often find album artwork.

Sometimes you need to go find the art if iTunes can't.

_Brian

Do you use Plex?

prerich · 03-03-2013, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Spurrier Sucks

Do you use Plex?

I use JRiver. I understand that Plex is compatible with MAC, Windows, and linux computers. Both have a 10 foot interface, JRiver s a mature product under Windows but still in Alpha version for Mac. What do you want do do with it?

Spurrier Sucks · 03-03-2013, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by prerich

I use JRiver. I understand that Plex is compatible with MAC, Windows, and linux computers. Both have a 10 foot interface, JRiver s a mature product under Windows but still in Alpha version for Mac. What do you want do do with it?

Honestly I don't know.

that was why I was asking, to see what it does. This is very new to me and trying to learn some before I invest anymore money.

prerich · 03-04-2013, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Spurrier Sucks

Honestly I don't know.

that was why I was asking, to see what it does. This is very new to me and trying to learn some before I invest anymore money.

On the music server end it's very similar to JRiver and Pure Music. I'm a Windows person myself and I use gizmo and JRiver to stream via DLNA to my phone, WD-Live, and other network enabled devices.

bhampton · 03-04-2013, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Spurrier Sucks

Do you use Plex?

I don't use plex.

I did check it out at some point.

Spurrier Sucks · 03-17-2013, 12:06 AM

No sound via hdmi through my Anthem.

I do have video. Now what?

bhampton · 03-18-2013, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Spurrier Sucks

No sound via hdmi through my Anthem.

I do have video. Now what?

I replied to your other thread.

Your avr settings could also be the issue.

Spurrier Sucks · 04-06-2013, 03:41 AM

BitPerfect is now downloaded. I'm not sure but the lower res files seem to sound better. Maybe I just want them to.

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03-01-2013, 08:29 PM	#21
bhampton Blu-ray Baron Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:633 Blu-ray collection:2152 DVD collection:39 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:18	Got some upgrades today. I bought a 32gb Solid State HD from eBay new for $34. I had to update its fw but that was easy. I cloned the mini HD then swapped in the SSD. I also enabled trim with a free utility. The OS only uses 7GB. I also got a new external hard drive using a Home Shopping Network credit I had from an unwanted Xmas gift. So I cloned the media drive to that and swapped. I guess I'm done apart from adding music. Someday I may get an external DAC to try to go to the next level. Currently listening,...love it, love it. -Brian

03-02-2013, 12:27 PM	#24
Spurrier Sucks Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Upstate SC Home Theater Gallery:100 Blu-ray collection:281 DVD collection:82 Trading Score:4	I have recently purchased a Mac mini to run as music server. Just now getting it setup and will hopefully be hooked up to my system by next weekend.

03-02-2013, 04:42 PM	#26
Spurrier Sucks Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Upstate SC Home Theater Gallery:100 Blu-ray collection:281 DVD collection:82 Trading Score:4	I think I have my external HD set up as my iTunes library. Should know in a little bit.

03-02-2013, 06:16 PM	#27
Spurrier Sucks Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Upstate SC Home Theater Gallery:100 Blu-ray collection:281 DVD collection:82 Trading Score:4	Can not find original file. WTF?

03-02-2013, 08:35 PM	#29
bhampton Blu-ray Baron Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:633 Blu-ray collection:2152 DVD collection:39 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:18	iTunes can often find album artwork. Sometimes you need to go find the art if iTunes can't. _Brian

03-17-2013, 12:06 AM	#35
Spurrier Sucks Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Upstate SC Home Theater Gallery:100 Blu-ray collection:281 DVD collection:82 Trading Score:4	No sound via hdmi through my Anthem. I do have video. Now what?

04-06-2013, 03:41 AM	#37
Spurrier Sucks Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Upstate SC Home Theater Gallery:100 Blu-ray collection:281 DVD collection:82 Trading Score:4	BitPerfect is now downloaded. I'm not sure but the lower res files seem to sound better. Maybe I just want them to.

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