All of my FLAC files from my personal library (7,946 full albums and over 100,000 tracks) are stored on a Synology NAS. The NAS has two drives so all files are duplicated for backup. I also backup that NAS to a cloud service and also keep another hard copy on an external drive which is stored offsite.
I stream to my stereo via Roon (which requires a PC to be running which I have, or, Roon Server can run on the Synology) or JRiver if using my computer. If I want to just stream directly to the stereo I can use the Yamaha's internal interface, which is poor, or I use my WiiM interface which is much better. The Synology has music server software that runs on it and serves up the music to the interface. Was not hard at all to set up and the results are quite good.
FWIW I think that music from my local library or from the local CD player sounds better than the streamed versions, so I tend to play from my local library most of the time (which differs from what some here say they do).
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?
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@sns I was concerned about noise with my system as well but then stumbled upon the iFi (SilentPower) LAN purifier products. I put a LAN Purifier Pro between my router and the NAS and then also employed a couple of iFi LAN Silencers in the mix as well. I thought it made a noticeable difference in the noise floor of my internal network. |
@sns I am currently using WD Red NAS drives and honestly didn't research much before purchasing them what the noise levels might be for those. I have been mildly interested in the Synology branded hard drives but have not had occassion yet to purchase one as my current drives are just a year old. I did just do a bit of a Google search and of course it says that the WD Pro drives are noisy LOL. Now that might be all I notice when streaming. |