Ive researched this a lot and I love JRiver software. If that does not appeal to you then advice from here on may not be accurate for your need.
With JRiver you can run Mac, Windows or Linux and get the same sound, as long as the computer is a modern design with speedy chip set and good RAM.
Im accustomed to Mac since most of my life Ive been a photographer but today a Win machine does the same good Photoshop work and can work as a great music server.
I choose Mac Mini due to size, i7 chip and maximum ram and instruct JRiver to convert all files to 2X DSD. Works so well it frequently surprises me.
With JRiver you can run Mac, Windows or Linux and get the same sound, as long as the computer is a modern design with speedy chip set and good RAM.
Im accustomed to Mac since most of my life Ive been a photographer but today a Win machine does the same good Photoshop work and can work as a great music server.
I choose Mac Mini due to size, i7 chip and maximum ram and instruct JRiver to convert all files to 2X DSD. Works so well it frequently surprises me.