Music Server format?


I want to acquire a music server. No experience. What format should I use for storing music? WAV, FLAC, AIFF?
Looking at Sony HAP-Z1ES? Any thoughts?
Do I need to convert CD files to different format to copy to computer?
Web site to learn?

Thanks

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You can get a dedicated music server that will your CDs and take the PC out of the equation.  Then you will not have to worry about mastering a playback software program such as Roon, J River, etc.
. I use the Bluesound Vault 2.  It costs around $1100.  Pop the CD in, get it ripped to FLAC, stored in it's 2 TB hard drive, and use the App to control from your phone or tablet. It spupports numerous streaming services, has Tune In for Internet Radio, and if you run out of space you can add extra storage.  It has a decent DAC but you can use its digital outputs to connect to the Oppo or another DAC.  It plays high Res files.
Just read the Crutchfield reviews about Bluesound.  I only saw 1 bad one and am guessing that person received a defective unit.  Nothing is perfect but I think it is a high quality product that takes the PC out of the picture