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October 29, 2005 - 8:59pm
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audio server via AirTunes follow-up?
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You must be psychic. I am working on a review of the Olive Symphony server, which does just this, comparing it with a home-brewed version using a Mac Mini and an Airport Express.
John Atkinson
Editor, Stereophile
The Olive Symphony & Musica servers do seem like elegant & versatile but self-contained solutions. Unfortunately, I require upwards of 300 GB total hard drive capacity for my entire collection (approximately 1000 60+ minute film music or classical CDs). I calculate roughly 300 MB per hour of music, assuming 2:1 coding efficiency using Apple Lossless {[(60*60)(1411.2)/(8*1024)]/2}. Thus, I could accommodate my collection on a Mac mini 80 GB plus external Firewire 250 GB drive.
Thanks, JA, I look forward to your review!
AJ