The NAS is easier to maintain and a must if you want to use central storage or stream other media like movies.
Some NAS come with bundled software for the Logitech like the Synology. A great value/money is their DS212j (2 bay storage) that currently comes up nowadays for $160. Pop in some fast HDDs (best to use the red version), start the Logitech Media Server and you're done! The SBT should be best connected wired to avoid rebuffering on hirez files (if they are installed in different rooms). If you dont want to put new wires, you can try the Ethernet-on-powerlines adapters; a starter set (two of them) cost around $60-70.
A dedicated (modern) PC is faster but you need to have them in the same room. I recommend using JRiver and JRemote.
I have this solution for my HT room but not for the 2 ch listening room where silence is appreciated.
Some NAS come with bundled software for the Logitech like the Synology. A great value/money is their DS212j (2 bay storage) that currently comes up nowadays for $160. Pop in some fast HDDs (best to use the red version), start the Logitech Media Server and you're done! The SBT should be best connected wired to avoid rebuffering on hirez files (if they are installed in different rooms). If you dont want to put new wires, you can try the Ethernet-on-powerlines adapters; a starter set (two of them) cost around $60-70.
A dedicated (modern) PC is faster but you need to have them in the same room. I recommend using JRiver and JRemote.
I have this solution for my HT room but not for the 2 ch listening room where silence is appreciated.