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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2016 23:32:10 GMT
Not sure what the heck I've done but I bought a used one of these on EBay. It's a 2tb one about 4 yrs old. Im hoping to transfer my CDs onto it and play back via a DAC. I know you can use Android phone and IPhone (so presumably iPad too) as a remote. I also read you can send your iTunes library from your computer to the Vortexbox too. Handy if I can as it saves me re-copying about 300cds already on iTunes and it will hopefully give me the few iTunes purchases I have. Of course if it's loads of hassle I can just manually copy them again. My question is just how "plug and play" are these things and will I need to download software other than some form of remote app? i guess it can probably do other things, so pray tell if you know of any other handy uses. Doorstop doesn't count. Nor does frisbee although that fate has befallen a few bits of tech that have annoyed me in the past. I'm usually pretty hostile towards anything that brings IT hassles and I generally don't tolerate anything that is less than seamless. I got it at a good price so I can always move it on without loss if it's not my bag. Any speculation on whether it makes it past the first weekend will be worth a chuckle, so please feel free  |
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Post by Tim on May 20, 2016 4:47:17 GMT
Always considered using a Vortexbox but never got around to it, as my knowledge of Linux is very limited. I know I could pick it up if I wanted to, but was always happy with JRiver in my system.
The big thing I don't like about machines that automatically rip discs is the errors they often make identifying them correctly and getting the artwork and track listings right. I'm fussy about that, it has to be spot on and all my artwork is a good quality 900 x 900 image, mostly scanned from the original.
Keep us informed as it will be interesting to see how you get on?
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Post by Stratmangler on May 20, 2016 7:18:49 GMT
The big thing I don't like about machines that automatically rip discs is the errors they often make identifying them correctly and getting the artwork and track listings right. I'm fussy about that, it has to be spot on and all my artwork is a good quality 900 x 900 image, mostly scanned from the original. I'm fussy about tagging errors too, and use Mp3Tag to amend things if I don't spot the errors when I'm ripping discs. I use dBPoweramp to rip CDs, and I just use the freedb database as a basic lookup facility. There's no reason why you can't use Windows machines to access the data on the Vortexbox to correct errors. |
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Post by Tim on May 20, 2016 7:23:46 GMT
Mp3Tag is very good for tagging, as is dBPoweramp for ripping. I correct any tag errors in JRiver, but there are numerous ways to do it on a Windows machine as Chris says.
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Post by Stratmangler on May 20, 2016 8:10:27 GMT
Your Vortexbox should announce itself on your network, and you should be able to address it via a web browser, or browse for music using a software media player.
You should also be able to see it in Windows Explorer - I'd expect the same with Mac OS too, which means you should be able to amend incorrect tags and what have you.
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Post by Stratmangler on May 20, 2016 8:14:02 GMT
What winds me up with tagging errors? Smelling pistakes and syntax 'orrors. Folks has become illegitimate cos theys not bin taut to to spel proper like wot I has |
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Post by pre65 on May 20, 2016 8:15:36 GMT
I've considered a Vortexbox type setup several times, but as I'm a really lazy bugger the thought of ripping my CD collection puts me off, plus I like handling CDs.
Everyone I know who has Vortexbox (purchased or home made) seems to like what it does, so go for it.
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Post by pre65 on May 20, 2016 8:20:24 GMT
What winds me up with tagging errors? Smelling pistakes and syntax 'orrors. Folks has become illegitimate cos theys not bin taut to to spel proper like wot I has Indeed Chris, the standard of the written word today is absolutely appalling, at least I use a spell checker to try and make it look like I'm correct, although mine seems to favor the American speelings.  |
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Post by MartinT on May 20, 2016 13:06:27 GMT
AH, that old incorrect language/dictionary setting chestnut!
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Post by liffy99 on Jun 19, 2016 10:51:41 GMT
I've a Vortexbox loaded with Slimserver (Logitech Media Server) and hooked up to an IMac. I use an Ipad running Squeezepad to access the libary. It's pretty much been a breeze. Sure, the odd rip doesn't get the tags / artwork spot on (but many, many do) but there are plenty of editors you can use to sort those. Keeping tags in order is, frankly, just a fact of life and takes some time at the beginning, but I rarely edit tags now.
Ripping CDs is a cinch - usually 3 mins or so - just pop it in and hey presto - all done (you can configure where to store the copy, playback quality, volume settings etc). As I often work from home I just kept a stack of discs next to me and kept popping them in.
Wouldn't be without it (though now wondering if there is a better replacement - I think mine can handle blu-ray etc software wide but I'd need a BD drive. Then again I've never got involved with trying to rip BD discs
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2016 21:53:43 GMT
Unfortunately mine arrived with a dodgy drawer mech some returned it without getting past first base.
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Post by liffy99 on Apr 6, 2018 14:45:12 GMT
Now running LMS on my Imac so Vortexbox now surplus to requirements. Only rip a CD very, very occasionally so the extra faf that involves is manageable.
VB now for sale and I will bring it along to the ASBO if anyone is interested.
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Post by pre65 on Apr 6, 2018 14:48:33 GMT
Out of interest, whats a used Vortexbox worth ?
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Post by liffy99 on Apr 6, 2018 15:31:21 GMT
About the same as a Grecian urn i suspect.
Not really sure as there are not vast numbers around. Current models start at about £400 I think.
See my FS ad . . .
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