Music Storage on USB3 M2 SSD Mobile ssd?

[diode84]

Hello
Has anyone used USB3 M2 storage SSDs for music storage. They are becoming really cheap, £12 for one TB. My hdd is getting old and I feel it needs retiring to a backup unit.
What are peoples ideas on music storage with USB3 M2 storage SSD.
Thanks
diode84

[w3wilkes]

I see M2 SSD ENCLOSURES for cheap like you say, but the actual M.2 SSD to put in the enclosure is a wee bit more expensive. Are you sure you're talking about a 1TB M.2 SSD?

[Roland0]

or it's a scam

[diode84]

or it's a scam

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/125577215564

What are they.

[diode84]

I see M2 SSD ENCLOSURES for cheap like you say, but the actual M.2 SSD to put in the enclosure is a wee bit more expensive. Are you sure you're talking about a 1TB M.2 SSD?

No not an enclosure.

[slartibartfast]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/125577215564

What are they.

They look like 16GB not 1TB

[Paul Webster]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/125577215564

What are they.

"8G/16G/32G/64G/128G/256G"
possibly simply regular USB sticks with a USB-C socket.
I would have thought not large enough capacity to be scam SSDs but who knows.

[diode84]

"8G/16G/32G/64G/128G/256G"
possibly simply regular USB sticks with a USB-C socket.
I would have thought not large enough capacity to be scam SSDs but who knows.

I may try one and keep a backup of music folder.
As I said my ssd could be getting tired so probably worth a try.
A 1TB usb key would do for music storage and they are half the price. Maybe I do not need an external ssd.

[slartibartfast]

I may try one and keep a backup of music folder.
As I said my ssd could be getting tired so probably worth a try.
A 1TB usb key would do for music storage and they are half the price. Maybe I do not need an external ssd.

How much is a genuine 1TB USB stick? Cheap ones are probably fake.

[Apesbrain]

Why stop at just 1TB?

Reviewer buys 16TB portable SSD for $70...

[diode84]

Why stop at just 1TB?

Reviewer buys 16TB portable SSD for $70...

I may just save my cash.

[Apesbrain]

I may just save my cash.

Music file storage gains no real benefit from high-speed media. Just stick with a 1TB spinning HD (about $35) or a name-brand SSD (about $60).

Best advice: however much storage you think you need, double it.

[diode84]

Music file storage gains no real benefit from high-speed media. Just stick with a 1TB spinning HD (about $35) or a name-brand SSD (about $60).

Best advice: however much storage you think you need, double it.

I thought music storage was not critical on media, but my 1gb spinning hdd is causing some problems so will keep it as spare. I found a 64gb cf card and an adapter and music plays fine to me, so I will use that until I get a usb key and not bother with anything else. May even pay more and get a good make.

[Man in a van]

I thought music storage was not critical on media, but my 1gb spinning hdd is causing some problems so will keep it as spare. I found a 64gb cf card and an adapter and music plays fine to me, so I will use that until I get a usb key and not bother with anything else. May even pay more and get a good make.

Is this Storage hdd to be used with the rpi3b or your thin client. and is it going to be directly connected to the device?

ronnie

[markiii]

I may just save my cash.

your sort of right. But I find it removes the delay inherent if the disk your playing from has spun down. I've been using an SSD for music storage for years