Recommended NAS for Squeezebox touch

[hammill]

Having just picked up a bargain touch from Amazon I was wondering if anyone had any NAS recommendations? The buffalo linkstation duo 4tb (or perhaps 6tb) looks like the sort of thing I would want, but any other suggestions (or warnings against the buffalo) gratefully received. I would be using the NAS in raid 1 format to stream music and act as a file server for the family

 

[ESP2009]

The Synology DS212j comes recommended, if you want to spend the money.

I've just recently purchased one and set it up (and still learning its many secrets). Mine's 4Tb Raid 1 with two WD drives.

 

[hammill]

The Synology DS212j comes recommended, if you want to spend the money.

I've just recently purchased one and set it up (and still learning its many secrets). Mine's 4Tb Raid 1 with two WD drives.

Thanks, I will take a look at that.

 

[ESP2009]

The Synology DS212j comes recommended, if you want to spend the money.

I've just recently purchased one and set it up (and still learning its many secrets). Mine's 4Tb Raid 1 with two WD drives.

Thanks, I will take a look at that.

They have a downloadable SBT add-on available, so it should be good with your new bargain!

 

[Gusboll]

I got one of these:

http://tinyurl.com/6txyqyf

Great value if you're on a tight budget

 

[fr0g]

I have a Netgear ReadyNas Ultra 2. Comes with the software preloaded. Hasn't missed a beat so far. Atom 1.6 based so it's plenty fast enough too.

 

[hammill]

Thanks for the further recommendations. I have also been recommended a qnap, so have a lot of reviews to read.

 

[ESP2009]

Thanks for the further recommendations. I have also been recommended a qnap, so have a lot of reviews to read.

Yeah, I hate it when I have too much choice! :wall:

 

[markbbailey]

Hi,

If you're reasonably technical then have a look at the HP Microserver and install Vortexbox on it. If you install a basic CD-ROM drive inside it, Vortexbox has a nice utility to automatically rip CDs and add them into the Squeezebox library.

Also, the HP unit has a suitable processor to support the Spotify plugin should you be interested in using Spotify at some point. Installing additional plugs into a NAS unit tends to be a bit limited depending on the device.

Cheers, Mark.

 

[Soopafly49]

I have a Netgear ReadyNas Ultra 2. Comes with the software preloaded. Hasn't missed a beat so far. Atom 1.6 based so it's plenty fast enough too.

Whats the difference between this and the ready NAS Duo 2?

 

[Anonymous]

I have a Netgear ReadyNas Ultra 2. Comes with the software preloaded. Hasn't missed a beat so far. Atom 1.6 based so it's plenty fast enough too.

Whats the difference between this and the ready NAS Duo 2?

The CPU is better/faster and there is more RAM too. You are going to need these for a large collection, not so much for a small one. YMMV.

 

[fr0g]

I have a Netgear ReadyNas Ultra 2. Comes with the software preloaded. Hasn't missed a beat so far. Atom 1.6 based so it's plenty fast enough too.

Whats the difference between this and the ready NAS Duo 2?

Marvell 6282 compared to Intel Atom 1.6 , 256 MB ram v 1 GB ram.

Look here.

http://www.readynas.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/ReadyNAS_Comparison_Home.pdf

 

[hammill]

Hi,

If you're reasonably technical then have a look at the HP Microserver and install Vortexbox on it. If you install a basic CD-ROM drive inside it, Vortexbox has a nice utility to automatically rip CDs and add them into the Squeezebox library.

Also, the HP unit has a suitable processor to support the Spotify plugin should you be interested in using Spotify at some point. Installing additional plugs into a NAS unit tends to be a bit limited depending on the device.

Cheers, Mark.

Thanks. Looks like an interesting solution, but a bit more sophisticated than I need.

 

[Soopafly49]

I have a Netgear ReadyNas Ultra 2. Comes with the software preloaded. Hasn't missed a beat so far. Atom 1.6 based so it's plenty fast enough too.

Whats the difference between this and the ready NAS Duo 2?

oh right. they are of a similar price on amazon so was just wondering. Thanks

The CPU is better/faster and there is more RAM too. You are going to need these for a large collection, not so much for a small one. YMMV.

 

[kungula]

If you want to spend a bit more for having High End quality have a look at the Ripnas Z 500 / Z 1000

http://www.hfx.at/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=254&Itemid=198