Capable of storing 2000 hours of music (approximately 40,000 songs,)* the server's self-contained 160GB hard drive has the ability to provide instant access to the vast selection of digital music. Music is saved to the hard drive in its original quality from CDs or external inputs, then converted to MP3 (160k / 256k / 320kbps compression rates) for distributing to clients. * 2000 hours or 40,000 songs in MP3 format (160Kbps). With the MusicCAST System, everyone in the family can store their music collection in one central location, have fun creatgin playlists and custom CDs, preserve vintage vinyl records as digital files, then transmit them anywhere in the home wirelessly.