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Linux-Based Audiophile CD Archival System
cporter writes: "My disappointment with the quality of compressed digital music formats (MP3, Ogg, WMA, the list goes on ...) and playback hardware has so far forced me to stick with the good ol' aluminum coated plastic discs. However, Linn has created the Kivor Knekt multi-unit linux-based hard disk system for archiving CDs in uncompressed form for cataloging and playback (yes, it does support ripping to MP3). It includes the Tunboks storage system, the Linnk control interface, the Oktal D/A converter, and the PCI Musik Machine sound board. The system can support up to 11 hard drives for storing audio. Stereophile magazine has a review in their current dead-tree issue, not available online, during which the reviewer hooked up a keyboard, mouse, and monitor, and found an AMD Duron system running Linux. The price is a mere $20,000, plus installation. Guess I'm sticking to CDs for the moment." Looks amazing despite the price. They should send me a review model :)
Bah, just get a CD jukebox. Yah yah, wonderful machines for archiving CDs :)
--- I used to moderate, then I read the -1 articles and decided having to filter through them was not worth it.
think of how many 'great' bands you could just purchace for that much. Dokken, Kix, Winger, and probably enough left over for DIO and some pizza. Actually the system would be wonderfull if the price was right or if I were rich.
Well, that depends whether someone says "I'm an audiophile" meaning "I love good music played well", or meaning "I'm an arrogant prick looking for ways to feel superior to others." In the latter sense, yes, an audiophile ought to eschew CDs.
Just listen to your music A LOT louder. Eventually, you won't be able to tell the difference between compressed and non compressed. Worked for me!
You can fix most quality problems with audio on
your computer by carefully coloring the case of
your hard drive with a green marker. Too many
people give MP3s a bad rap because they don't
know this simple tip.
Dear CmdrTaco (Rob),
Thank you for your time spent testing our review system. We hope you enjoyed the awesome sound this system is capable of producing. We have noted from a review of our server logs that your "Slashdot" reader base has purchased a lot of our units, and therefore we extend our gratitude for your indirect financial support as well.
Since our unit has given you so much joy, you can extend your listening pleasure by visiting us on the web at http://cheesyecommerce.com/musik/payusnowdammit.a
Please note that our hardware's self destruct mechanism is protected against tampering by advanced ROT13 encryption. Any attempt (which undoubtedly will fail) to modify the hardware control routines attached to our patented C4 explosive destruct device contained within will result in our special Linux edition "Magic Lantern U.K." software reporting you directly to the FBI, and may result in loss of life or limb as well.
Once again, thank you for trying our unit. To avoid accidental explosions, please remit payment in full ($20,000 USD) within 15 calendar days. We appreciate your business!
Sincerely,
Linn.Co.Uk Sales Team
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