Music server

Hi friends,
I have two Mac - an Imac in one room, and a Mac Mini in another. My question is now, what should I do in order to consolidate the I- tunes library of both computers in one central location, e.g. a seperate harddrive ..I would like to be able to use this central I-tunes database as the music server for both computers, i.e. to be able to access the music archive from each computer, wirelessly and to play it via my hifi system... Do you also have any experience re which ripping file-tuype gives the most audiophile and "true to the original CD" result..?
Cheers
Thomas

Apple Lossless format will reduce the AIFF file by about 50% and give you "true to the original CD result".
That said - it is up to your own ears which format and size is best for your ears. .m4a, .mp3., Apple Lossless. I use 160 bit rate .mp3 and am satisfied. The same size file in an .m4a will give you a higher quality sound for the same space.
You can get a large ext HD and put all the tunes on that HD and create a new iTunes library.
I like the option of using an TV and connecting it via HDMI to my AV receiver. I can use either my MBP or the TV as a source for the tunes being played. All wireless.
MJ

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