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Music Server Options: Baetis, Musica Pristina, Music Vault? Please Help!
rnddude replied to jeffkad's topic in Music Servers
I would suggest you call and talk to Kevin or Simon about your wants/needs, and see what they might suggest. -
Music Server Options: Baetis, Musica Pristina, Music Vault? Please Help!
rnddude replied to jeffkad's topic in Music Servers
Your list of "wants" is very thorough. As I read thru the list and came across the desire for an integrated LCD, I immediately thought of Olive, which I had one of for a while as you did. The Olive players were very user friendly, but their tech support was very poor IMO. There are some high-end solutions that do have integral LCD, but they are VERY expensive. After a lot of research, I chose a Musica Pristina A-capella, as much for the amount of time they spent with me pre-sale trying to identify my real needs, and then they custom-built it for me. Their tech follow up with my many questions has been stellar, and the unit produces fantastic sound. I am using an IPad mini as the controller, admittedly thru wireless, but as I have the unit close by my TV, I was able to connect to it via HDMI to use as a monitor/controller if I ever have a wireless problem. Yes they use Foobar, but there are those who believe it is superior to Jriver in many ways. They both do the job. In a marketplace where truly high-end audio equipment pieces can easily reach into high 5 figure range, I believe their pricing is very reasonable, and I would recommend them highly. P.S....as to your list, I believe the MP does almost everything you asked for except for 1-d (dedicated LCD)