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Adding storage to digital player

OK--I am in the process of moving deeper into the digital world. Currently, I am storing digital (high rez plus CD quality) music on my MAC desktop.
I load into an Astell Kerns AK240 using their Android program for MAC. I can play the AK240 through my home system using Moon silver Dragons into my C-J classic II pre amp. (not balanced). Sound is excellent!

I have a Bryston BDA3 which I use for CD's. 

I am considering purchasing a Bryston BDP3. So BDP3 into BDA3 to C-J preamp.
 My question is adding digital music storage capability to the BDP (2 Terabytes should be plenty for me). I do not want to add another piece of equipment/NAS plus wire.
Choices are hard drive vs SDD.  Quality vs cost? What issues am I facing specific to the Bryston? Also installation--easy or best left to a pro? And what costs should I expect to have the folks selling me the BDP make the installation? (parts and labor). I am dealing with excellent retailer.

Thanks!


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Thanks
I was leaning toward the SSD. Your advice sounds solid. 
Storage issue is interesting and important. I will look around the site.
Right now hi Rez downloads are stored on the MAC I also convert any mp3 to aiff.
Also much of the music is stored on the AK 240.
I will likely get a backup HD for the Mac.
Also is cloud viable for storage.?
plus
I am assuming I can connect the Bryston player to the Mac and load it.
Then transport the Bryston to my system in other room,

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