Olive 4 HD in house

[two dot]

This is good news...

Finding cover art is never fun...

[Still-One]

Originally Posted by two dot

This is good news...

Finding cover art is never fun...

I have been able to find the correct art for every disc I own except for some Naim freeby discs. As I am loading the discs I am also updating my Music Collector database noting which of my servers each disc is loaded on. This db uses the same art so it works out well.

[two dot]

Can't wait to hear more. Sounds like a great produce.

If it (the Olive) wins the shoot out, will it replace the MS300?

[Still-One]

Originally Posted by two dot

Can't wait to hear more. Sounds like a great produce.

If it (the Olive) wins the shoot out, will it replace the MS300?

I am not sure. If it is close maybe I will just keep it just for hi-rez downloads. If it is better which I am not sure if it will be, then I have a decision to make.

[Still-One]

Here are a few pictures of the unit as it sits on top of my APC S15.

The screened lettering on top doesn't bother me, but I won't be able to see it where I have it sitting.

That is not the Olive's info you see on the monitor in the first picture. That is from the MS-300.

[howiebrou]

Jim,

I am very interested in the Olive server. Thanks for posting the review so far. I wonder how it compares both sonically and in terms of user friendliness with the cheaper Sonos and the more expensive Sooloos??

howie

[Dj_AmTraX]

I like to hear your thoughts on the sound quality against the original CDs.

[Still-One]

Originally Posted by Dj_AmTraX

I like to hear your thoughts on the sound quality against the original CDs.

I should have some time later this afternoon to do some initial comparisons.

[Still-One]

Originally Posted by howiebrou

Jim,

I am very interested in the Olive server. Thanks for posting the review so far. I wonder how it compares both sonically and in terms of user friendliness with the cheaper Sonos and the more expensive Sooloos??

howie

Howie

Just remember the Sonos unit is a tool for aggregating (from computers, servers, internet etc) and distributing that music. The Olive and SooLoos are really servers that hold your music and can distribute it too. I really like my SonoS for being able to; 1) take everything on my MS-300 and wirelessly send it to my whole house system for background listening, 2) access Rhapsody and Pandora to find and try out new artists and tracks.

[Still-One]

A quick update. I am am now loading some female vocals after having loaded about 50 disc of male vocals. Should be able to do some listening later today.

One other note. I did receive a remote as Olive did ship the missing piece FedEx overnight even though I could have used the iPhone for the time being.