[Pietro Cozzi Tinin]

If I recall correctly, WD Red (NAS) drives model number ends with an X.

Only one?
So for the other stuff there's one with more?

OK. Time to go to bed.

 

[Ripper2860]

There's an awful lot going on with a transport related to reading, clocking, muxing, demuxing, re-clocking, etc., that I don't feel comfortable in saying that a new approach (assuming the Schiit unit has a new approach) would not reveal some of the flaws that we've just learned to accept. I suppose all will be answered when the first Schiit spinner is released. As for me, I'm anxious to see what it brings and am just keeping an open mind about it.

 

[jimmers]

What on the serial number tells you it is a red drive?

I don't think the serial number helps, but the model number appears to end in F_X (where "_" is wildcard), the label colour is a clue too
(Google Image "wd red", official pics have pretend serial number 12345678)

 

[Pietro Cozzi Tinin]

Maybe even the label language is a clue...




Not that much longer now. Already took my pills.

 

[ScubaMan2017]

I don't understand why folks keep playing the physical CD instead of ripping to a hi-res digital format?

I got about 50 CDs form our local library sale recently and all ripped fine. I, too, use EAC and also MP3 tag to prepare stuff for a server that Roon reads from. Works really well. All the CDs are stored in 4 huge storage cases and the jewel cases given away.
Cheers

Yep, sounds familiar. After a ripping session, my discs are wrapped up, boxed up, inventoried, and tucked into a closet. My Chromebook runs Android applications... and I've had luck with VLC's networking-via-SMB feature. I prefer Foobar's library and search feature; however, Foobar requires I use unencrypted FTP protocols. Nope.

That's a major pain for me: networking my "mother desktop... with its music files" to my satellite laptops (be it running Windows 7 [that loses support 2020] or ChromeOS). If Schiit releases a (modular?) device that spins BlueTooth/DVD/CD/SCAD?! ... and can network hassle-free... that'd be a slam dunk purchase for me.

 

[Ableza]

I like to spin a disc now and then. For the most part my listening is off the server.

 

[Pietro Cozzi Tinin]

The only reason for me to buy a Schiit spinner would be to have a Schiit spinner.

 

[KoshNaranek]

I don't think the serial number helps, but the model number appears to end in F_X (where "_" is wildcard), the label colour is a clue too
(Google Image "wd red", official pics have pretend serial number 12345678)

The question was referring to the serial number of the external hard drives. These drives sell for less than the bare drives. It makes no logical sense but it is so.

I was looking to get external drives and gut them as the original poster did. I will do as you and @Ableza suggest on my next visit to the computer shop.

Thank you both.

 

[dieslemat]

Just want to share for those who have large redundant storage located locally (in their homes or office). I find having a remote back up is very essential. A nas drive can be stolen or, heavens forbid, be part of a fire. Ive looked at remote back up and the cheapest Ive found so far is Amazon Glacier.
https://aws.amazon.com/glacier/

Last time I checked its very cheap. And they will probably charge you more if you try to retrieve your data. But sending and storing for safe keeping is very cheap

 

[jimmers]

The question was referring to the serial number of the external hard drives. These drives sell for less than the bare drives. It makes no logical sense but it is so.

I was looking to get external drives and gut them as the original poster did. I will do as you and @Ableza suggest on my next visit to the computer shop.

Thank you both.

Sorry, I didn't realise you were referring to drives from external USB units
a bit of info here
https://tinkertry.com/liberate-western-digital-8tb-from-external-drive-enclosure-to-save-big
https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/672664-wd-red-drives-for-cheap-with-free-external-enclosure/

the WD My Book Duos have only red drives

 

[jseymour]

Just want to share for those who have large redundant storage located locally (in their homes or office). I find having a remote back up is very essential. A nas drive can be stolen or, heavens forbid, be part of a fire. Ive looked at remote back up and the cheapest Ive found so far is Amazon Glacier.
https://aws.amazon.com/glacier/

Last time I checked its very cheap. And they will probably charge you more if you try to retrieve your data. But sending and storing for safe keeping is very cheap

The simplest and easiest way (instant access) to backup your data is to buy multiple external USB hard drives. The prices for 2TB, 4TB and 8TB have dramatically dropped in the last year. I have my >1TB music files on four separate hard drives. One for my stereo, one that travels with me in my computer bag and two for storage elsewhere. I use Sync Back Free to mirror all the drives.

 

[KoshNaranek]

The simplest and easiest way (instant access) to backup your data is to buy multiple external USB hard drives. The prices for 2TB, 4TB and 8TB have dramatically dropped in the last year. I have my >1TB music files on four separate hard drives. One for my stereo, one that travels with me in my computer bag and two for storage elsewhere. I use Sync Back Free to mirror all the drives.

A Great Free utility to clone drives is Clonezilla.
I would also like to add that it is a bad idea to butcher a pig while hung over. I speak from experience.

 

[jseymour]

The hangover is the day after the pig roast!

 

[dieslemat]

Well, having multiple redundant storage is good but they are all local. If you have Synology nas there’s an app to connect to amazon glacier. From there on its fire and forget.

 

[KoshNaranek]

The hangover is the day after the pig roast!

Not if the Party is five days long!