Hi,

For archiving the Sooloos system have a read of thisSooloos Backup Strategy .

For ripping with the ControlPC you laptop must be connected to the same LAN as MC200 and have internet access.

You can of course rip to FLAC with a 3rd party tool, DB PowerAmp is a good one, and then import the FLAC files with ControlPC later.

The MC200 should be connected to your home LAN router, idealy hardwired but if this is a problem them you could look at WiFi access port device or IP over mains convertors.

Regards,
Carl

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