Re: digital music manager?


"Bill" <bbmwr90s01@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> I am a semi-audiophile with a decent stereo system that is
> getting long in the tooth. I am considering going digital,
> i.e., ripping my CDs to either a PC-based or an integrated
> stand alone "music manager". I would be interested in opinions on
> the following.

> If I went PC-based:

> -can one get a wireless remote whcih can control things from another
> room?

Example: http://www.compuvisor.com/logcomremcon.html

> --is there good and easy to use software for managing files and
> creating playlists?

Many options such as Musicmatch.

> - will a good sound card have the same audio quality as a good stand
> alone CD player?

Many options including the M-Audio Audiophile 24/96.

> If I went stand -alone (a la Escient):

> -what do you get for your $4000? I'm not opposed to this
> approach, but I can't tell what advantages there are over just
> going with a PC solution.

No personal experience, sorry.


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