Local network HiRes storage and player
Looking to learn the best method for storing high resolution music files locally on your hardwired network and playing into a stand alone DAC>PassLabs system
*Currently I run an Eversolo A8 into a Luxman DAC and stream music. Looking to add local storage to have high res files stored locally.
1) Is it best to have separate storage device and player (two separate devices) which would then run into the DAC?
2) Or is there a good quality combo device that you have experience?
The Eversolo has storage but I am planning to replace it so it may be nice to get something that does all three tasks (a) streaming (b) storage (c) playing network stored files
All expertise with being a streamer and file storage user is appreciated focused on two questions - 1) what is best way of doing this device wise (separate eveyrhinf or combine) and 2) what devices are you using?
lastly, are FLAC files the ideal format to store or is there something better?
@hifi_jed_1986 I am partial (as I have one for sale), but e.g. the Innuos Zen Mk3 server/streamer is an excellent choice for what you seem to be looking for, both A8 upgrade- and functionality-wise, w/o breaking the bank. It can have up to 4 Tb of storage (mine has 2 Tb), Innuous’ Sense software is known for how good it is, and the Zen is fully Tidal and Qobuz Connect compatible. It also has a built-in CD reader so it’s also easy to rip CDs with a minimum of fuss and work. |
