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Help with replacing old 200 disc cd player

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bguile

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So...I really haven't bothered with a home stereo setup in a long long time. I have this old 200 disc cd carousel I want to get rid of, and replace with it..something. I was thinking of something like a cd player with a HD in it, and just burn everything to the HD, then put away the old discs forever. I know they make things like that, just not sure if its worth it.

I really just want something I can connect my tv/ps4 up too, play music I have digitally downloaded through via bluetooth from my phone, and have a semi decent home theater system. I am still in the old mindset of you have to have an amplifier, then bunch of components, etc. I'm not sure that is still a thing, or maybe it is.

Anyway, can someone point me in the right direction, or give me some advice.

Thanks,
 
Straight HDD based "component audio players" tend to be rather pricey..
https://www.amazon.com/Sony-HAPZ1ES-Hi-Res-Player-System/dp/B00FFZD29Q

Can you provide a list of what is in your HT stack that you plan to hang on to, and a rough idea as to your budget?

For example, I use Plex for distribution of my media to my devices, and use my NVidia Shield + Denon AVR-1612 to play it all back in the living room space. This includes all my media (Music, Home Video, Movie collection) which is all stored on my NAS. There are other solutions that can provide similar functionality to what mine does (with different strengths/ weaknesses)...
 
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2k is way more than I expected. As far as components go...the cd player, and amplifier/reciever, and some speakers. The amp is pretty old too, so I don't mind replacing it. DVD/VHS unit that can go away, ps4 (keeping), and television (keeping). Plus some bookshelf speakers. I do have a NAS, but its not being used at the moment. Budget would be around 500 dollars.
 
which NAS (Specific model)? If it is supported by Plex: https://support.plex.tv/hc/en-us/articles/201373803-NAS-Compatibility-List
1) Run the free version of Plex server on the NAS
2) Convert your CD's to mp3, save them on the NAS in a folder arranged per Plex naming guidelines
(see here: https://support.plex.tv/hc/en-us/sections/200058637-Naming-and-Organizing-Music-Media )
3. Use the Plex client on the PS4 to check if it performs as desired.
4) Use a client device that meets your expectations as to ease of use (I personally like the NVidia Shield, but my Mom likes her Roku 3)
-- You could get a newer Receiver also, if the one you have now is not HDMI 2.0 Capable. Example: http://www.accessories4less.com/mak...-ch-x-75-watts-networking-a/v-receiver/1.html )
 
bguile said:
2k is way more than I expected. As far as components go...the cd player, and amplifier/reciever, and some speakers. The amp is pretty old too, so I don't mind replacing it. DVD/VHS unit that can go away, ps4 (keeping), and television (keeping). Plus some bookshelf speakers. I do have a NAS, but its not being used at the moment. Budget would be around 500 dollars.
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Just go with a streamer.
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-x0q1TRYQqX6/p_813NODE2B/Bluesound-Node-2-Black.html

Along with the nas you already have you should be good to go....
 
rchunter said:
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-x0q1TRYQqX6/p_813NODE2B/Bluesound-Node-2-Black.html
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As a client device, that looks interesting. It doesn't do Bluetooth, but appears to be a good audio only client that just barely hits the $500 limit....
review: http://www.audiostream.com/content/bluesound-node-2

The previous version of that is available on Amazon for about $300.... https://www.amazon.com/Bluesound-No...204047&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=bluesound+node+2

I personally would still go with a Shield for the client, since it does AV vice just Audio, as well as being a "cast receiver" in order to facilitate phone interaction, but this looks like something the OP might be interested in....
 
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Consider running Plex from a PC and storing your music files on the NAS and just point Plex to it to host. This could be a zero cost solution as the basic plex server is free and you already have a NAS. You could then get a newer AVR with Bluetooth capability and use the Plex client app on a smartphone to play the files via bluetooth to the AVR. The PS4 also has a Plex app.
 
Kartajan said:
which NAS (Specific model)? If it is supported by Plex: https://support.plex.tv/hc/en-us/articles/201373803-NAS-Compatibility-List
1) Run the free version of Plex server on the NAS
2) Convert your CD's to mp3, save them on the NAS in a folder arranged per Plex naming guidelines
(see here: https://support.plex.tv/hc/en-us/sections/200058637-Naming-and-Organizing-Music-Media )
3. Use the Plex client on the PS4 to check if it performs as desired.
4) Use a client device that meets your expectations as to ease of use (I personally like the NVidia Shield, but my Mom likes her Roku 3)
-- You could get a newer Receiver also, if the one you have now is not HDMI 2.0 Capable. Example: http://www.accessories4less.com/mak...-ch-x-75-watts-networking-a/v-receiver/1.html )
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Well turns out its not a NAS, just a large external HD. So my first step would be to research an affordable NAS.
 
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