[ruthieandjohn]

I am looking for a music sever for a two channel system with these features:

• Store about 2TB of hi res, CD res, and Apple AAC files
• Wireless remote control app via iPad
• Streaming capability via WiFi (Apple Music, Tidal, Amazon HD)
• Rack or shelf mountable (display appears on remote iPad, not the unit itself)
• MQA unfolding (lower priority)
• Digital output (using separate D to A)

Thanks for your advice.

 

[Monsterzero]

I just did pretty extensive research on various servers before I decided upon the Aurender N100H.

One thing that I feel you need to recognize is the ease and reliability of the software. The Aurender Conductor app is the highest rated interface of all the companies I researched. That being said,it took me well over a week to transfer and organize into playlists approx 1.2 TB of music....about 8-13 hours to transfer. About a week to organize. Im afraid to know what the dodgy UI's wouldve taken me.

Im not sure about MQA nor streaming as I do neither but the Aurender should at least be considered.

 

[PaganDL]

Hi @ruthieandjohn,

Depending on your budget, I suggest looking into the PS Audio Directstream DAC.
I also believe the DAC & streaming components can be upgraded if necessary as new components become available.
More importantly, it will do all the things you need it to do.

While I do not own this, I have used this a few times & it is decent.

Hope you have a great day !

 

[ruthieandjohn]

@Monsterzero, thanks for your suggestion...looks like the N100H is MADE for my needs! I cannot find a price...do you know what they cost?

@PaganDL, it looks like the PS Audio Directstream DAC includes a DAC. I am looking for a source to feed a DAC already there. Thanks!

 

[Monsterzero]

@Monsterzero, thanks for your suggestion...looks like the N100H is MADE for my needs! I cannot find a price...do you know what they cost?

@PaganDL, it looks like the PS Audio Directstream DAC includes a DAC. I am looking for a source to feed a DAC already there. Thanks!

Ive seen it go for 2799.00 IIRC. About a month ago one sold in the classifieds for 1500.00,but there were about 5 members fighting over it at that price.

 

[PaganDL]

@ruthieandjohn,

You don't have to use the DAC in the Directstream.

Personally, if a device comes with a DAC, I tend not to use the inbuilt either.

Hope you have a great day !

 

[ruthieandjohn]

Thanks!

I have also gotten a recommendation for the Meridian 218 Zone Controller with a Sooloos network storage and user interface. I am trying to figure out whether it gives a standard digital out to go to another DAC. It does seem to support digital transfers via a proprietary Meridian interface, not a standard one such as SPDIF.

Anyone familiar with the Meridian 218, it’s digital outputs, and its Internal DAC? Thanks!

 

[gimmeheadroom]

Node 2i or Vault if you need local storage.