Music server for a newbie


Hi

I'm considering adding a music server to my current digital+analog rig. I'm absolutely clueless with computers.I'm looking for a unit without dac as i have a dCS vivaldi dac.Budget is up to $6k.I'm not looking to build a computer but a looking for a finished plug and play product and esthetics is also a thing to consider (so no plain metal boxes).
I've heard both on Aurender s10 and Ripnas. Can anyone tell me whether he compared those units or any thoughts or recs on that issue ?
Thanks in advance to all repliers.
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Showing 1 response by erikminer

I think the Aurender would be about as close to exactly what you're looking for.. S10 would be a super choice.

Or maybe the new Auralic ARIES.. should be out in May, just get on a list since it's gonna be very popular. Except it does not have on board HDD.. but you'll still need to back up stuff even if you get the Aurender...

In the mean time you're going to need to start ripping your music. I'd recommend getting a Synology DS214Play Nas drive, with 2 Western Digital Red 2tb or 4tb drives.

If you're on a PC get DBpoweramp to rip your CD's if your on a Mac get XLD..