04-24-2025, 03:08 PM
I store my files in Apple’s lossless format. It is compatible with everything Apple, its open source and it can be converted to FLAC in the future if needed. Playback has been simple and easy but if you are an audio purist watching the display of your fancy DAC it can be a rabbit hole to get the best results.
Files are organized by Apple’s Music software which strangely still has a good interface unlike their TV software.
Playback is via Plex which allows me to have access anywhere. I believe it can re-encode on the fly for places with poor internet.
Thumb drive for car is fantastic and much better then fooling with Bluetooth but not all cars support them equally. Here is what I do: 1) Make folders on thumb drive that correspond to Music playlists. 2) From Music choose favorite playlist, select all, copy, then paste into directory. 3) Convert all files to MP3 at 320kbps. I use ffmpeg but there are many utilities.
Files are organized by Apple’s Music software which strangely still has a good interface unlike their TV software.
Playback is via Plex which allows me to have access anywhere. I believe it can re-encode on the fly for places with poor internet.
Thumb drive for car is fantastic and much better then fooling with Bluetooth but not all cars support them equally. Here is what I do: 1) Make folders on thumb drive that correspond to Music playlists. 2) From Music choose favorite playlist, select all, copy, then paste into directory. 3) Convert all files to MP3 at 320kbps. I use ffmpeg but there are many utilities.