You already have the computer, and all you need to do is download this free program. Depending on what you pick out, you're talking hundreds on the low side and thousands on the high side. PC: You use a computer to rip, tag and store your music files on a hard drive.Īs to how much all of this will cost, you'll need to buy a music server that has built in ripping. Music Server: You use a computer to rip, tag and store your music files on a hard drive. Here's the difference between a PC and music server. With a standalone music server, you have very little control as to what is going on. You wouldn't (not would) be surprised if all of them made a bad job of it. There are a number of higher end units that rip right to themselves and I would be surprised if ALL of them made a bad job of it?īut maybe I will have to revise my position on this, that is the point of asking opinions.' 'Foolish maybe but it is what I am looking for right now.