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Coputer or NAS

Hello,
In the last few month I started to use in my system Logitech Squeeze box Touch with my work laptop computer and external hard drive. Recently I purchase a DAC(PS Audio Nuwave) and I want to have a dedicated computer or NAS for the system. My goal is to use computer/NAS, SBT, DAC, and Use the Ipad as a remote. Since I’m not a computer guy, I have few basic questions:
1.I’m not familiar with NAS, and I wanted to ask if it’s mandatory to use computer with NAS, or can I use only NAS.
2. My DAC support files up to 24/192 kHz. Does the computer/NAS need to be connected to the SBT or can the computer/NAS be in a different room and transfer 24/192 files using WiFi?
Thanks.
bedel
hevac1
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A NAS is a computer and has an operating system. As long as the device you are using can connect to it over a network, has the software to provide an interface to choose items from the NAS like JRiver or an Oppo 103/105 you should be all set. It will be a learning curve so expect to get frustrated. But once done it is a lot of fun.
bedel OP
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I see. I'm not sure if the Logitech Squeesbox has the interface to choose the item from the NAS. I'll have to read more about it.
Thank you for your answer.
hevac1
812 posts
 
If you are going to use a DAC you may have to use a computer so you can use the digital or USB outputs to your DAC. I do not know if you can play Hires from a NAS connected via a network directly. I have not tried it with my Oppo yet. I will try it this weekend and inform you when done. So all this means is it depends on the equipment you are connecting to the network is smart enough.
bedel OP
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You right. I'll use either digital or USAB output from the Logitech to the DAC, and I'm hoping that the Logitech can recive the Hires files via the network. I'm looking forward to hear if it works with your Oppo.
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