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DIY Computer Audio Server or Melco N1Z/2EX-H60

Hi Everyone,
I would like to get an opinion on what music server has a better sound quality.
I want to buy a new Music server with min. 6 TB storage and I am looking at the moment on some different options. My budget is approx. $6000 and I want to connect the new server via Ethernet cable to my streamer.
Option 1: is buying the new Melco N1Z/2EX-H60 unpack it and enjoy the music.or
Option 2: building me own Music server using a HDPLEX H5 2nd Gen Fan-less PC Case withe a ASUS Workstation Motherboard, Intel XEON Possessor, industry graded memory modules, SSD and PCIe M.2 storage, JCAT Ethernet Card Femto, 400W Linear power supply.
Could anyone give me  some advice please, that has some experience Computer Audio Based Music Server.
Kind regards Roger
roger____

Showing 1 response by jazzman7

jazzman7
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I will be succinct and to the point .... get the Melco.
The odds of your being able to better the Melco going the DIY route are very low in my opinion.  And there is much more to it than just getting the right parts and wiring them up, but very much in how those parts are wired up.
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