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If I import an 82GB library via homesharing WiFi will the audio quality be the same? Ballpark, how long will that take?

I'm transferring an 82GB iTunes library from a 2005 iMac to a 2008 Intel duo core iMac. I discovered the button on the bottom right in Homeshare! Will the audio quality be equal to the originals if I use the WiFi on a first-generation Time Capsule? Is this going to take me days and days? Would it go faster if I hook the two up together somehow?

At the moment both are still OS 10.5-something and I'm still using iTunes 10.6-something. I am then going to upgrade the 2008 iMac to Snow Leopard and I guess Mountain Lion so that I can get iTunes 10.7 because currently my new iPhone 5 can't sync with iTunes and all the stuff I will want to hear is on the older iMac.

I really appreciate anyone who can help me out! Thanks!

Posted on Jan 27, 2013 8:45 PM

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Steve Taylor1

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Posted on Jan 27, 2013 11:00 PM

It will take a while using wifi. If you use an ethernet cable between your iMac and Macbook pro it would be 3 times faster than wifi.

Personally I would just use finder to copy the

username/Music/iTunes folder over to Username/Music on your laptop. Then your playlists come over as well

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Jordan T Author

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Jan 28, 2013 4:39 AM in response to Steve Taylor1

Exactly. So how does it work now, when things change on the one--number of plays, rating changes, songs moved into a playlist, do they register in the iTunes of the other computer?

It's done, I can see all the folders and songs and it's determining audio volume for all the songs now!

Jan 28, 2013 4:45 AM in response to Jordan T

Should also have your playlists etc

Jordan T Author

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Jan 28, 2013 7:31 AM in response to Steve Taylor1

It does, it's great, just like iTunes on the other Mac only larger (larger screen!) I've upgraded to Snow Leopard and things are looking good. Thanks again so much for all your help, and for sticking with me through all the complications. You're the best!

Jan 28, 2013 7:36 AM in response to Jordan T

Ok jut got to upgrade tpo Mountain Lion and itunes 11 and your good to use your new phone

Jordan T Author

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Jan 28, 2013 7:43 AM in response to Steve Taylor1

I've been hearing that people are disappointed with iTunes 11 and someone suggested I upgrade just to 10.7, which they said will be compatible with the iPhone 5. So when I got a whole slew of automatic upgrades coming through from Apple after installing the Snow Leopard, I shut off the iTunes 11 upgrade. What do you think about iTunes 11, and the idea about trying for just 10.7?

And if I upgrade to Mountain Lion now, will it automatically update to iTunes 11 or will I have a choice?

Jan 28, 2013 8:08 AM in response to Jordan T

I have been using itunes 11 since it came out. There are 3 tips I would give to any existing iTunes users

Change the look and feel to iTunes 10 by

View > Show Sidebar

View > Show Status Bar

Click on the black arrow in search and untick Search Entire Library.

I als do not use iTunes Match but use the iCloud to sync my contacts and calenders accross all my computers and devices.

I can honestly say I have had no issues with it. I would suggest you look at it on a computer. Is there an Apple Store near you or Best Buy etc so you can go and look and make up your own mind.

You still have a choice over whether you upgrade to itunes 11 on Mountain Lion

If I import an 82GB library via homesharing WiFi will the audio quality be the same? Ballpark, how long will that take?