Music Server buying considerations


sorry if covered before
i use a small fanless pc into a usb isolation unit and then into a Chord Qutest DAC.  I have a 4tb drive attached.

So.... is a music server really better? or just a overpriced pc?    If better, what are key considerations when buying one?  they all seem so overpriced to me.   I would want one without a DAC in it.  thoughts? recommendations?

thanks 
mlapenta

Showing 1 response by mike_in_nc

It sounds like you have a nice setup already.

I’m not sure what you mean by a music server. It’s kind of a vague term. Something to send music over your home network? Or a PC (they are all really PCs of some kind) that is specifically configured and marketed as a music player?

In terms of software, any PC will run JRiver Media Center. While I have some quibbles with it, it’s really very powerful and better than almost anything. It’s very flexible and offers excellent library management, as well as bit-perfect playback.