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 mapman

I just learned of a new company called "Bluesound" that has a sound quality focus and an integrated product line that includes a server device as well as network players, amps, speakers etc. One stop shopping it would appear, similar to Sonos. Pricing does not appear too bad but you do still pay a premium for the integration and convenience out of the box as opposed to setting up one's own music server on a home computer themselves.