Help with choosing music server


Hi all, 
Looking if I can get some help with choosing a digital music server. 
Looking for one that has at least one terabyte of storage.
Want it to be easy to set up and can get album cover and album info from an iPad.
I am currently using my Mac mini with iTunes and my major hang up is starting the computer up, password, getting iTunes up. Sometimes there are downloads etc. that take time away from enjoying the music. (I really only do some serious listening once a week), so I want to waste no time fiddling with computer issues.
Thanks for all your help.
Mike
mike_f

Showing 2 responses by ljgerens

Just leave your computer on and using the remote app on an iPhone or iPad you can start up your music from iTunes in seconds. I have owned Macs since 1984 and never turned them off. Just have them go to sleep when not in use. 
I have been streaming my ripped CDs wirelessly using iTunes from my Mac to either an Apple TV or an Airport Express for 8 years and have never had a dropout or any issues. My router is an Apple Airport Extreme. It has always worked flawlessly. I have 3 systems in different rooms and last year added a fourth for my wife. We play some music just about every day if we are home. .