Auralic Aries Mini

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Covered several times if you take the time to look through previous posts......

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in this set up the Mini will use your iTunes library on your iMac as a NAS. It will play everything that you have and in the formats you have them.

 

A better option might be to fit an internal HDD/SSD to the Mini and transfer your music via the network (very easy to do) to the Mini so the iMac does not need to be on for music playback and is just used for ripping and is 1 of the 3 back ups you should have ;-)

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Go to support.auralic.com for their recommendations.

 

I have a Samsung 1Tb fitted in mine that was recommended by Christian (European Rep) which is doing rather well.

 

Like you I will get a SSD when the prices drop much lower.

 

If you are not using an external DAC then I would look at getting a Linear Power Supply. It really makes a difference (I have the Auralic one but others are available).

 

 

KR

 

Neil

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No you don't need a Mac!

 

All you need is at support.auralic.com.

 

Here is the specific link - Copy Music to Internal Storage – AURALIC LIMITED

 

I found that the best way to do it was on small batches rather than all in one go as it would crash occasionally.

 

Easy to add new music as well.

 

Neil

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My Mini has switched itself on - Firmware update!!

 

Not that I use it, but JRiver Centre 21 is mentioned........

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OP asked about a HDD. I have a Samsung 1Tb fitted in one and it has been flawless. I will change it for a SSD when the prices become more reasonable.

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Yes. One of them is for that purpose. The other is USB to external DAC.

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This was mentioned very early on in this thread by someone who had an early Mini - not a lot of difference if using external DAC.