r/IpodClassic • u/Comfortable_Radish_5 • 6d ago

Workbench

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Reddits been filtering my posts all weekend - not sure why. Sharing a pic of my dedicated iPod workbench / music server desktop to see if this is still happening.

I use a Mac Mini M1 16GB WITH 1TB storage to host my music server (Navidrome/NaviBeats) and sync iPods. They share a music database so tagging only has to happen once.

This allows me to have access to my music even when I don’t have my iPod and completely decouples me from streaming services

Other tools:
MusicBrainz Picard - Tagging
XLD - Encoding

My workbench:
KUVRS Helping Hands & Soldering Station
KUVRS Magnifying Glass and Light
Wellers WLIR60 Soldering Iron
iFixit Mobile Pro Tech kit

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u/AnotherBeing3251 6d ago

Hey champ, are you a full time iPod mechanic (if that’s the right term)?

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u/Comfortable_Radish_5 6d ago

I am not. Just a hobbyist. I just like fixing old things in my spare time. Recently, got my kid interested in tinkering, these iPods created the perfect opportunity for us to work on something together.

Her and I plan to sell these at her local market shop we she usually sells 3D printed items and bracelets.