Music Servers & Sonos. XiVA Music M8, W4S ?

1) What is the best easiest NAS to get for a Mac?

2) I am looking at the REGA DAC

3) OK Lets say I stop buying music from ITunes (its sooo easy and instant gratification factor is nice) will I still easily be able to put my music into ITunes (so I can use it on my IPhone etc etc)

I know I will be having my music on my Laptop (for IPhone, IPad etc) and I will also have it on the NAS, will I be ripping it twice? Once for ITunes and once to transfer to my NAS?

Thanks!

PS My amp just arrived today!! Cary SLI-80 F1!! Leaving it packed though as my wife and I are moving before Feb 1st.

James, thank you...
I am getting the Sonos that is not the ? at all....
I am just looking at options for a server as I do not want
to have to use my IPhone or rely on my computer being
on when I want to listen to music.

Its really just what server am I going to get to compliment the
Sonos system.

Both the W4S and MusicM8 seems like the top options for me so
far.... I looked at Olive but I just do not see it as complimenting
the Sonos system but more doing the same thing with some pros
and cons.

I know many people like to simply run a NAS drive but I want something
that integrates a little easier and is more user friendly than a NAS or even
the Vortex (hear horrid customer service issues from those who are not tech
savvy themselves)

Again not wanting to use my computer anywhere in the link.

Also will be hooking the server up to my stereo and I have heard from many you can get pretty amazing sound running a server and DAC through a quality stereo.

Thank you though...

I am aware of exactly how Sonos works.

My posts says I am getting Sonos thats not the ?

As I said I want a host to hold my music not my computer.

I do not understand what is so hard to get about that.

My post clearly says I am getting a Sonos, I am looking for a server/host to store my music as I do not want to use my computer

My post also clearly says I will hook up whatever host/server I use to my stereo as well.

Do some research on the Xiva MusicM8 and the Wyred for Sound Music Server and you will see what I am talking about.

A server and a NAS are similar but the servers are more user friendly and usually a stand alone unit.........

I do not want a NAS, I want a server...

My post clearly is about a Music Server & Sonos.

Also yes you hook a music server to your stereo through a DAC

So sorry if you think my response was rude but I was very clear many times about what I am looking for. Also a server is a very known term for the type of equipment I am talking about... McIntosh, Wyred For Sound, Cary all make Music Servers.............

Erik

I will be running a DAC, Music Server, and a Sonos Connect to my Stereo.

I will have a Sonos Bridge in my wireless network.

I will have 2 Play 5's in various rooms in my house.

I was told by a Sonos dealer whose a member here that this will work just fine.

I considered a Mach2Music as well but I think the Xiva and W4S look like a easier option.

Thank you!
Sorry for the confusion, I am fairly
new to the audio world and thought it
was clear what I was trying to say.

I may end up going the NAS route still but
just being very uncomputer savy I am trying
to find the easiest way to do it.

I will be able to run a hardwire from my router to the
Sonos, my main system is downstairs and the drop ceiling
is great for that!

Oh yes...
You mentioned the Bryston and not being able to play
some various forms of internet radio, is that really
an issue as I am really just using the unit as a host
wont the Sonos take care of all of that?

Erik

Thats a GREAT option, I had not been aware of before.

Will the PS Audio work with ITunes?

I will likely still use ITunes for ripping my CDs and buying a majority of my music.

Yes I know ITunes is not perfect but its just easiest and works best for my as I have an IPhone, IPad, 2 Mac Books in the house and going to get a Mac Desktop sometime in the future.

I don't know...
Seems it is just easy and idiot proof to
burn my music and buy it from ITunes....

I just need something that is easily going to
take the music from ITunes and put it on a NAS
or whatever and play it.

I do not want to get into running all kinds of various
software etc, I just don't have the patience for various
shareware etc and learning it and dealing with the errors

Thanks!
That makes a LOT of sense now.

I still keep thinking the Mach2Mac may be a good option
but in reality it may be more complex than I really need.