Mac mini seems to be the server of choice for ease of set up and use- load it w/RAM and an SSD. Get a good USB or Firewire DAC and never look back. Skip NAS for now, and use an external drive. You can run it headless off of an iPad/Touch/Phone or via screen sharing. It is really simple and slick this way...
MUSIC SERVER - HOW DO YOU............
I have a all McIntosh system with Tannoy speakers and have decided to go digital. Recently purchased a MDA 1000 to replace my C46. Easily over a 1000 cd collection.
I need a way to store and play. What I want to do is store to a NAS or similar device, sit on the couch with a touch screen of some sort to scan and select my listening pleasure. Can be hard wired or streamed. I use FLAC. Don't care about internet look up of playlist and cover art.
I'm not a computer wiz nor do I want to be. Is there a system that does what I want, seems like from what I read most self built servers require that you spend more time configuring and dealing with online support then listening to music.
What do you suggest? Thanks in advance for your help.
I need a way to store and play. What I want to do is store to a NAS or similar device, sit on the couch with a touch screen of some sort to scan and select my listening pleasure. Can be hard wired or streamed. I use FLAC. Don't care about internet look up of playlist and cover art.
I'm not a computer wiz nor do I want to be. Is there a system that does what I want, seems like from what I read most self built servers require that you spend more time configuring and dealing with online support then listening to music.
What do you suggest? Thanks in advance for your help.