Ripfactory Ripserver

Store, rip and serve in one single unit.

If you want to store all your music files on a network device, this Ripserver provides the means to simply insert and rip a CD unattended, with no PC required and have it available to all your music devices and PCs throughout your home without any configuration or set up.

The Ripserver is a Network Attached Storage (NAS) device with a fully integrated CD ripping engine. The Ripserver is made by Ripfactory, experts in the provision of software and services for ripping audio. By utilising their core Ripstation technology for high quality CD conversion in a truly hands off way, Ripfactory have ensured that the Ripstation operation is simple: Once Ripserver is plugged into a network connection it takes care of storage of up to 1TB of music files, integrates a UPnP media server and offers a fully automated ripping system.

In use, no monitor or keyboard is required - simply insert a CD into the slot loading drive and the CD is converted within a few minutes, added to the media library and available on a network share, and then gently ejected.

Ripserver runs on an embedded Linux operating platform to ensure stability and requires minimal setup via a simple web browser interface.

Storage is available in 500GB or 1TB capacities (1TB = 10,000 albums in MP3 or 2,500 in FLAC) with full RAID protection, whilst quality ripping is assured via Ripsure for secure rip modes in both FLAC and MP3, along with quality metadata including cover artwork for each CD.

Ripserver includes both Twonkymedia and Slimserver for media serving to any network connected audio device and full DAAP support for streaming to iTunes.

Whilst Ripserver only needs a single network point for its gigabit network interface, it provides USB connections for expandability and secondary backup to allow additional storage to be added at any stage. It also has monitor and control connections for more advanced functionality.

Compatible devices

Imerge SoundServer - Sonos - Escient - Logitech - MCE - Slim Devices - Roku - DLink - Naimnet - B&O -Pinnacle - XBOX 360 - PS3 - Netgear - Philips - Systemline MusicServer - Sony - Denon - Russound - Yamaha - Buffalo and any media player or device that can browse a network share.

Features of Ripserver

• Linux operating system ensures reliability
• Integrated slot load DVD drive
• Automated Ripping
• Ripsure error correction
• FLAC and MP3 options with configurable bit rate
• High quality metadata and cover art
• 500GB or 1TB storage options
• RAID protected storage
• Web browser configuration
• Auto network share
• Full iTunes DAAP support

Specification of Ripserver

• Configuarble path to rip to allow additional NAS devices
• Integrated UPnP server - Slim and Twonky
• DLNA Compliant
• Support for Video UPnP streaming
• Shared folders for video, audio, photos
• Optional USB backup system
• Epia 1GHz processor/1GB RAM
• GB Network, VGA, USB, PS2
• Size: 23omm x 230mm x 190mm
• Black or white casing
• 110v or 240V

For the Ripserver user manual click here. (PDF 1.5MB)

Ripserver is covered by a two year warranty.