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Which music server to buy?

I am considering bulding my own server, is it really as simple as buying the NAS, loading either iTunes or Squeezecenter and controlling with their interface?

What NAS should I buy? I want it to be able to function with NO PC.

I also want it to do multiroom as well as doing duty in my hi-end setup. I love the Squeeze stuff, but wondering if iTunes would work the same with multiroom using airport expresses where needed.....could it stream different music to different rooms?
acurus

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cerrot
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I love my squeezebox but w/o a PC, check out The Music Vault. I'd grab one if not for already being set up.
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Acurus, I haven't heard the Wadia 521. I think with the proper dac, you can equal (perhaps better) the sound of the X03 SE. Expensive, but sure that the D05 or D03 would get you there. Also have heard that the Berkley Dac is a must listen. My Benchmark is pretty good, but not near the Esoteric. I am tempted to upgrade the Benchmark, but just can't justify. When I want to be blown away, it's the Esoteric or vinyl.
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It comes with an iPod touch (for remote-you can see the album art) - it uses squeeze softwear. Check out their website.

http://www.soundsciencecat.com/MusicVault.html
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Acurus, I do feel that if you use a PC, you need to keep it out of the sound room, if you wish to approach X03SE levels. PC's are pretty noisy, unless you go for a fanless, flash memory type computer. The squeeze box (or other options) allows you to keep the PC in the home office and with a really great dac (in the sound room), you're there, with alot more convenience. I do have a Shunyata Power Cord on my 'puter and am currently playing with isolation devices under the computer and external hard drive.
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