While I think the 880 Server is a cool Meridian product. I do have to say it`s for those with way more money than time or technical inclination.

For me, the ideal solution is Terabyte+ JBOB (bunch of big discs) array in one of my servers, then rip everything as WAV (no compression).

Playback is through Meridian gear from HTPC using an M-Audio digital card in the HT and in other rooms of the house via distributed Audiotron`s and other PC`s.

For a couple of a couple of grand you have an awesome ultra-high capacity music storage server. One with a decent UI no less (MusicMatch Jukebox).

Now that I`ve done this, I don`t see the attraction of the 880 (for me).

Jonathan
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