Streamers - Can any host files?

Do you need a DAC in the streamer?  If not the Eversolo T8 is a great buy, it has two slots for SSDs.  It also supports a huge array of streaming services and can rip CDs by adding an external USB drive.

FWIW the Vault's DAC does not have great reviews, but is fine for streaming and ripping.

If you have a good LAN the idea of using NAS has merit as it eases upgrades.  I recently swapped an Aurender N100 SC for the Eversolo T8.  Copying my files took a long time.

OP

my EverSolo streamer does hold music files. you just need to add storage to it

it comes with some storage but not a whole lot

The built in storage is, by todays standards, tiny - 64MB - some of which is the OS & firmware.

You have to be careful formatting the SSD to be compatible with your computer or it will not recognize it.

I am very impressed by the T8 in my main system and the DMP A8 in my 2nd setup.

Have you tried the Wiim lineup?  If you use an external HD that connects by usb to the Wiim  you could probably be under $500