Computer Audio Asylum

RE: Question

107.142.146.197

E-Stat

A

In Reply to: RE: Question posted by soundchekk on October 30, 2023 at 06:53:05

Depending of what server software and/or control software you use the size of your collection is not irrelevant.
It is for me!
I am not sure how long it would take LMS or iPeng to scan and or handle 14000 albums on a RPi based solution with network attached spinning drives.
Scanning is done once so initial time really isn't critical. It takes about 30 seconds to "Look for new and changed media files" with about 1000 albums on my Synology 718+. I wouldn't lose any sleep if it took seven minutes.

Edits: 10/30/23

Follow Ups:

RE: Question - mlsstl 19:34:16 10/30/23 (3)
I have 5,681 albums (62,834 tracks) in my local collection that is managed by my RPi with LMS. I just rescanned the collection, including artwork, and it took 3 minutes and 9 seconds. Not sure why anyone would need it done faster than that. The system is responsive to all of my players with playback starting immediately and no dropouts or any other issues.
- That figure - E-Stat 19:53:19 10/30/23 (2)
  is consistent with mine relative to volume.
  
  Having access to Qobuz, however, I rarely add new content to my library.
  
  Non-issue.
  - My local collection is important in 4 areas - mlsstl 05:18:59 10/31/23 (1)
    First, I have a number of items from open reel that have never been released, for example, Stan Kenton at Drury College in 1975 where I was the sound guy, or quite a few studio demo tapes of various bands, etc.
    
    Second, I converted a number of LPs that were never released as CD material. That ranges from "Zum Wohle" (German drinking songs) to "Sing Along with Millard Filmore" (1964, political campaign songs) to a "CBS Radio Spot Sales" LP that was a one-act play to promote radio advertising over TV/magazines. Plenty more of these in the collection.
    
    Third, in spite of the millions of albums on Qobuz and the others, I still run into albums that are not available for streaming due to licensing issues. Sometimes that will be an album that was available a month or two prior.
    
    Four, I have my "Roadtrip" collection, which are more than "mix tapes" that can be duplicated with a playlist. These were remixed using Adobe Audition using various sound bits mixed over a track to connect songs -- lots of material from NPR, Firesign Threatre, National Lampoon and so on. One album even used clips from the 1947 movie "Song of the Thin Man" to connect a dozen or so of my favorite jazz songs. Qobuz is of no help for an item like this.
    
    That said, I do use the service a lot and think its a great deal.
    - Same here - E-Stat 05:39:45 10/31/23 (0)
      as I've observed before, there are quite a few releases I enjoy from labels like Telarc and Windham Hill among others that simply aren't available from the streaming services.

Post a Followup:

FAQ

Post a Message!

Forgot Password?

Moniker (Username):
Password (Optional):
	Remember my Moniker & Password (What's this?) Eat Me
E-Mail (Optional):
Subject:

Message:	(Posts are subject to Content Rules)

Optional Link URL:
Optional Link Title:
Optional Image URL:
Upload Image:
E-mail Replies:	Automagically notify you when someone responds.

To view your new posting or follow-up, click on the RELOAD or REFRESH button on your browser.

This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors:

VH Audio