I'm usually in Linux, but when I'm in Windows, I have no problem using iTunes.
But I have to admit, I'm not a "computer as primary source" kind of guy -- it's still secondary to me. So take everything I say with a grain of salt, and realize it's just my opinion.
Although using the Mac will be nice, there is nothing inadequate about your current setup -- it should be fine. Either iTunes set on "paranoid", or EAC and...er...some software to play it, perhaps foobar2000 or something. I personally like iTunes.
I agree with the precept that going "ruggedized"/waterproof/whatnot might be a better option. I'm not sure they have ruggedized/waterproof external hard drives, though.
And they certainly don't have ruggedized Macs.
Black Bezel Black Bezel Black Bezel...
...and you bought that one why? Other than to get my approval (which you, of course, do)...
EDIT: Me -- Rarum I-XX (I.E. both box sets)
Also: the Oppo BDP-83 SE upgrade -- I got the RMA yesterday, will be shipping it out tomorrow.
Okay, so Sonbol Watches decides to sponsor watchuseek.com -- OMFG. First of all, is this the way you treat a sponsor? That said, they are worthy of every ounce of ridicule they are receiving -- Our Watches Will Get You Laid video:
...it's like the watch company equivalent of 3 Wolf Moon.
Thanks! Didn't realize you liked watches.
Three guess what face color and hand color I chose.
I've decided to name this subset of my collection the high nigredo collection. (Nigredo is the alchemical word for 'blackness', as opposed to albedo.)
Are you kidding? That was wonderful.
BTW, I agree with you about the shrillness vs. just plain highly energetic in the high-frequency range, but then I'm closer to your age than to the younger listeners'.
Too.
Let's see...blue Invicta, black invicta, 3 51-30's, 3 Time Teller P's, Bathys, Ocean7, 3 Scouts and Rockers (I'm not sure it's 2 and 1 or 1 and 2), the Private, the Melor...at least 15.
Sympathies on both. I wouldn't give up, though. If it's just "not working", that doesn't sound like the driver, that sounds like the connections leading up to the driver.