Kadsura
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Hi,
I am an avid classical, jazz, and ethnic music collector (along with a smattering of numerous other genres). I have several hundred CDs and LPs worth of FLAC files on my hard drives, and recently I have been fortunate enough to discover this site. Previously I converted my FLAC files to MP-3 for portable listening on my iPod Touch, but I have outgrown that (as well as iTunes). I was excited to learn that there seems to be a renaissance in DAPs these days, including of course the ability to play lossless files.
After a bit of comparison shopping, I narrowed down my choices between the Sony A17 and one of the Fiio players. I decided to go with the Fiio X-1 for now, and if I like it, I will probably upgrade to the X-5 (2nd gen) eventually. I have read complaints about the UI and scroll wheel, so if these prove to be big issues for me, I will probably get the Sony (I have read that some people own both players and use them for different purposes).
I am currently using Sennheiser HD-25 SPs, which I bought in 1999 for around a hundred bucks. I also own an HD-580 Jubilee set, which I haven't used in years, and whose earpads have decayed away considerably. I will probably get new pads if still available.
Anyway, my question concerns the best way to set up the Micro SD card for my X-1 (which is set to arrive in a couple days). I have never bothered much with tags, but have meticulously organized my collection with a strict “one folder = one CD (or LP)” arrangement. Although I have well over 500 albums (as I will call them LOL), I rarely have trouble finding things with this system. I have heard that one needs to be meticulous about tags with the Fiio players, but that browsing by folder is not a problem. So, I'm hoping this system will work
On my HD, I group my music ("albums") into folders by genre: I have a "jazz" folder (about 150 CDs), a "classical by composer" folder (about 450 CDs), a "nature sounds" (ocean, rain) folder, an "electronic and experimental" folder etc. I bought a 64 GB card to start, and, from my estimate, it will hold around 200 - 250 CD's worth.
So, will I be ok to just duplicate my folder system onto the card, or will something else be a better arrangement? Can the Fiio see folders inside of folders? Do I have a potential disaster on my hands by having few or no tags?
Thanks for your help.
Kevin
I am an avid classical, jazz, and ethnic music collector (along with a smattering of numerous other genres). I have several hundred CDs and LPs worth of FLAC files on my hard drives, and recently I have been fortunate enough to discover this site. Previously I converted my FLAC files to MP-3 for portable listening on my iPod Touch, but I have outgrown that (as well as iTunes). I was excited to learn that there seems to be a renaissance in DAPs these days, including of course the ability to play lossless files.
After a bit of comparison shopping, I narrowed down my choices between the Sony A17 and one of the Fiio players. I decided to go with the Fiio X-1 for now, and if I like it, I will probably upgrade to the X-5 (2nd gen) eventually. I have read complaints about the UI and scroll wheel, so if these prove to be big issues for me, I will probably get the Sony (I have read that some people own both players and use them for different purposes).
I am currently using Sennheiser HD-25 SPs, which I bought in 1999 for around a hundred bucks. I also own an HD-580 Jubilee set, which I haven't used in years, and whose earpads have decayed away considerably. I will probably get new pads if still available.
Anyway, my question concerns the best way to set up the Micro SD card for my X-1 (which is set to arrive in a couple days). I have never bothered much with tags, but have meticulously organized my collection with a strict “one folder = one CD (or LP)” arrangement. Although I have well over 500 albums (as I will call them LOL), I rarely have trouble finding things with this system. I have heard that one needs to be meticulous about tags with the Fiio players, but that browsing by folder is not a problem. So, I'm hoping this system will work
On my HD, I group my music ("albums") into folders by genre: I have a "jazz" folder (about 150 CDs), a "classical by composer" folder (about 450 CDs), a "nature sounds" (ocean, rain) folder, an "electronic and experimental" folder etc. I bought a 64 GB card to start, and, from my estimate, it will hold around 200 - 250 CD's worth.
So, will I be ok to just duplicate my folder system onto the card, or will something else be a better arrangement? Can the Fiio see folders inside of folders? Do I have a potential disaster on my hands by having few or no tags?
Thanks for your help.
Kevin