Quote:
Originally Posted by bloozemanAZ
Quote:
Originally Posted by Resjudicata
so how do I store stuff on the hard drive, and what data formats can I store and use play back on my 2019 m850i ?
|
Check the B&W Settings thread for one of my posts which includes all of the file formats BMW states as supported. That said we all know FLAC is supported and AIFF appears to be hit and miss.
Regarding the internal 40GB drive you can load a lot of any format on it but if you have a large catalog I shared an Amazon link to a proven SSD that will run off the USBC in the center console. It is comes in 500GB and 1TB options. I went with the latter as in my home audio setup I have over 4TB of lossless FLAC/DSF I either ripped from my DVD Audio/SACD catalog or purchased from HDTracks and Pro Studio Masters.
Still looking for a solution to convert DSF tracks to FLAC as the iDrive system does not recognize the latter. SONORE has an open source solution that appears promising with some initial testing although the end result is not lossless for the FLAC files produced. |
thanks. I had a lot of mp3 files in 2000, but I guess a lot has changed in 20 years.
I guess I could hook my laptop up via usb to the internal HD? but it's a 17" desktop style laptop, and kinda heavy. maybe I need a new laptop! it's circa 2012. my desktop is pre-2010.
everything is on my 3 cellphones (android, apple, and old work one) and 2 iPads (old work and home). but maybe I can download something on my cellphone and connect it to the car?