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Server instead of new CDP?

I was thinking of replacing my aging Music Hall CD-25.2, but then thought that maybe I should look into a server instead.  As a minimum, I'd want to not have a drop in sound quality from the Music Hall.  The rest of my existing system is the JoLida Fusion DAC/Pre, Stratos Odyssey power amp, and Thiel CS 2.4 speakers.  Kimber for the cabling.  

I don't care much about WiFi or ethernet connectivity; I don't download music at all.  If I had the option of downloading to my main system, that might change...but it might not.  Presently, my second system has WiFi and I occasionally use Spotify to try out some new music, but I always buy a physical CD for anything I want to keep.    

It's important that I not need a keyboard or mouse to play music.  I would prefer the unit to have internal storage, but I've got an unused 1TB USB drive, so internal storage is not a firm requirement.  Budget is $1000.  


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This is for my first system.  The Jolida Fusion DAC/Pre has Toslink, USB, and Coax inputs.  Haven't tried the USB input myself, but it seems to be well regarded.  

I'm fine with typing when I rip an album, I just don't want to have to type at playback time.  

Bluesound Vault does look like a good option -- maybe I can find a demo unit in a few months.  No rush on this.  
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