Connecting High Res Audio files into my Denafrips Venus II 12th

I can tell you that I store my files on a NAS and it is connected to my PC-based server by LAN and the server output connects to my DACs by USB or LAN.

You may not need a NAS if/while your library is small but you will need some storage entity.

Also, the key element in my system is the PC server and its software which organizes/accesse/outputs the files.  How are you planning to do that?  Is your (unnamed) streamer capable of doing this? 

@kr4 

Thanks for the input, but my old brain just woke up and told me I can add 4tb into my streamer (Eversolo DMP A6) and store and access the files there.

I should think harder....

@maam522a 

CONGRATS on making the jump to Hi Rez audio!

I own my music as well.  I don't like the streaming services becasue they screw over the artists.  I like to support the artists by purchasing the high resolution albums; I also want to be able to play my music if the internet access is down.  Who needs to deal with THAT???

You can certainly store your music on the Eversolo, but I have to tell you that the upload interface is painful.  If you can deal with it, it's fine, but you may want to look at a NAS.  Uploading to a NAS is a lot smoother.  It's also nice to separate the music files from the streamer as it gives your music library a layer of protection if your Eversolo goes kablooey.  In the Eversolo settings, you just enter the NAS share name for your music library.  It's fairly straightforward.

Just my $.02!!!

I bet the Venus is glorious.  I have the Pontus 15th and it's amazing.

Happy listening!!!

@pkthesublime 

That is a very good idea and I will do some research on NAS.  A question?  When you buy a High Res digital album, do you get some type of certificate of ownership?  I would hate to have a hardware or data corruption issue that causes my files to be rendered useless.

As to the Venus, I found an exceptional deal on a used Venus II 12th shortly after the 15th came out.  It was my first time investing in a high end DAC and I was stunned at how great my digital can sound.  I was using Amazon HD and it improved quite a bit, but CDs are a brand new experience.  I think the Pontus 15th and the Venus II 12th are similar if not the same machines.

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