My choice has also been Synology NAS. My issue with integrated storage with streamer is the possibility of higher noise floor in the streamer. Hard drives produce high levels of EMI and require processor resources, both can result in higher noise floor, masking of low level details. As for the need for local file storage, it may indeed be superfluous. While my cd rips provided superior sound quality to streams via Tidal/Qobuz via Roon initially, over time my streams absolutely equal my cd rips for sound quality, at this point really have no need for local storage.
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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@larryincmh I also find LAN filters effective but this doesn't address the streamer with internal hard drive issue. I've found that minimizing noise at every single component and interface in streaming chain is necessary for obtaining full potential of that streaming setup. As for that streamer with internal storage, one could provide maximum shielding from hard drive and separate processor and power supply for that hard drive, anything else will be a compromise.
I've also found drives do provide variable sound quality, reliability and durability also critical here. |