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I think this is a great move for Meridian and us all.
Much of the focus here has been on the hardware, and it's odd I was just considering which NAS to invest in for backup, so obviously I'll wait now!
I'm interested in the software updates too, though - wondering if the move to have a plugin for dBpa might be a step towards, or even have a matching Sooloos update which might give better support for classical type metadata, dare we even hope track level metadata.
HC: 861v4/ID40/LPS, DSP5000, DSP5000VC, DSP3100, SW1600, HD621, Oppo BDP-105, Sony VPL-HW55ES
2-Channel: Oppo BDP-105, TEAC VRDS-7/Trichord Clock 3/PSU, 551, Quad 303, Harbeth Compact 7ES-3, Kimber cables, Russ Andrews mains and supports.
Previous Meridian: 5000C, 5200SL, 7200.2, 6000, 562V.2, 568.2mm, 800v4, 808.2i, 818v2/v3, 861v8, 502
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With my luck, it won't include the one I have in my rack at the moment.
No mention of the tie up with Meridian on ether of their web sites/user forums. (that I could see) Agreed I'm afraid! Neil
1) MS200, G65, Revivers, DSP5000.2, DSP5000C.2, DSP3100, D1500, SME10/IV.
2) Mac Mini (Roon), Explorer 2, Sennheiser HD6XX.
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Hooloovoo
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Coming back to the dBpa plugin - does this mean that Meridian are alienating Mac customers, or are we about to see a Mac dba release?  Every time I touch a PC I have to perform a cleansing ritual before my soul dies, and Windows 8 is truly spawn of evil...
HC: 861v4/ID40/LPS, DSP5000, DSP5000VC, DSP3100, SW1600, HD621, Oppo BDP-105, Sony VPL-HW55ES
2-Channel: Oppo BDP-105, TEAC VRDS-7/Trichord Clock 3/PSU, 551, Quad 303, Harbeth Compact 7ES-3, Kimber cables, Russ Andrews mains and supports.
Previous Meridian: 5000C, 5200SL, 7200.2, 6000, 562V.2, 568.2mm, 800v4, 808.2i, 818v2/v3, 861v8, 502
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XLD is free...
Not sure what the plug-in is going to do. Presumably it will allow you to directly import a CD to Sooloos using dBpoweramp without needing Control:PC open? It will be interesting to see how this handles metadata.
Sooloos, Roon, G series (with LPS upgrade), 800 series (with LPS upgrade), HD621, AC200, Prime and PS, DSPs old and new.
Purdeys, Moke, Leica, 'Blad. Only the best.
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So is Control:Mac! However, we don't know what, if any, extra functionality might come to dBpa or Control:Mac/PC as yet... I already own full dBpa, but I really do hate PCs with a pure hatred I now only own an old editing workstation I do not intend to replace when it goes to that fiery place reserved for Microsoft products when they die. I'll have to sully my poor mac by running a copy of Win 7 in boot camp I guess 
HC: 861v4/ID40/LPS, DSP5000, DSP5000VC, DSP3100, SW1600, HD621, Oppo BDP-105, Sony VPL-HW55ES
2-Channel: Oppo BDP-105, TEAC VRDS-7/Trichord Clock 3/PSU, 551, Quad 303, Harbeth Compact 7ES-3, Kimber cables, Russ Andrews mains and supports.
Previous Meridian: 5000C, 5200SL, 7200.2, 6000, 562V.2, 568.2mm, 800v4, 808.2i, 818v2/v3, 861v8, 502
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I too love the Mac (and run Bootcamp with Win 7) and have already ripped my collection - so not a lot of excitement about the dBpa add-on. But It will improve the experience for new entrants to the Meridian market which is good for all and dBpa at least verifies your rips to be bit perfect where Control:PC or Mac do not.
Z0: 861v8+ID41+Roon on a QNAP, Naim NAP300, Sonus Faber Amati Anniversario
Z1: Arcam AVR-450, Oppo BDP-103D, SkyQ, Apple TV, Kuro KRP-600A, Sonus Faber Guarneri Memento & Cremona Center M speakers, Martin Logan Descent-i Sub, 2 B&W wall speakers
Z2-6: Roon controlling MC600 Zones into Parasound amps to B&W ceiling speakers
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... and dBPA at least verifies your rips to be bit perfect where Control:PC or Mac do not. Yes they do, why do you belive they don't? Regards, Carl
861v6+ID40, HD621, 8000.2, 7200HC, 7200.2, SKYQ Silver, PS3, PDP-LX6090, QNAP TS870-Pro (8*6TB), Roon, iPadAir2.
[In Reserve] C15, MD600 (2*3TB), TwinStore RM (2*2TB)
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Not sure if they check rips - Control:Mac/PC are based on EAC, as far as I recall, and that has had accurate rip checking for quite some time now. They certainly don't make the accuracy confidence level transparent to the user, but I suspect if they can't get an accurate rip they probably just fail ripping? Anyone know?
It would be good, given dBpa's popularity and the fact it's attracting plugins of this nature, to see a full Mac version, though.
HC: 861v4/ID40/LPS, DSP5000, DSP5000VC, DSP3100, SW1600, HD621, Oppo BDP-105, Sony VPL-HW55ES
2-Channel: Oppo BDP-105, TEAC VRDS-7/Trichord Clock 3/PSU, 551, Quad 303, Harbeth Compact 7ES-3, Kimber cables, Russ Andrews mains and supports.
Previous Meridian: 5000C, 5200SL, 7200.2, 6000, 562V.2, 568.2mm, 800v4, 808.2i, 818v2/v3, 861v8, 502
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Paranoid android
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Living room: 818v3, Parasound A23+, Maggie 1.6
A/V room: 861v8, DSP7200SE L/R/C, 4x DSP320 surrounds, ID41 + Roon, UHD722, Prime+PS
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I use Parallels on my Mac. So I currently rip in dBpoweramp and drag the files onto my Mac for uploading using Control Mac. I would think that is easier than using Bootcamp, but can't say for sure as I have used Parallels from the off. I guess I could always point Control Mac at the Windows Music folder, especially when running Parallels in coherence.
Rob
Trinnov Altitude 32-8, Roon Nucleus, Oppo 103D, Kawero Classic, Thiel SS2 Subwoofer, Analog Domain M75D Mk2 amplifier, Aqua La Scala 2 DAC, Running Springs Dmitri (x2), Vertex (various), Kubala Sosna Expression /Synergistic interconnects/power cables
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For a lower cost (no cost) alternative, you may want to try VirtualBox. It's rock solid, and free, but I think we may be pulling this thread way off topic.
Sorry
Living room: 818v3, Parasound A23+, Maggie 1.6
A/V room: 861v8, DSP7200SE L/R/C, 4x DSP320 surrounds, ID41 + Roon, UHD722, Prime+PS
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... and dBPA at least verifies your rips to be bit perfect where Control:PC or Mac do not. Yes they do, why do you belive they don't? I asked this question before Sooloos ripping - Does it check for bit perfect results? If so, how do you know If they do, how do you know it was an accurate rip? Cheers, Ado
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Z0: 861v8+ID41+Roon on a QNAP, Naim NAP300, Sonus Faber Amati Anniversario
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Z2-6: Roon controlling MC600 Zones into Parasound amps to B&W ceiling speakers
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