Recommended NAS for Squeezebox touch
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
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.
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.
They have a downloadable SBT add-on available, so it should be good with your new bargain! 
I got one of these:
http://tinyurl.com/6txyqyf
Great value if you're on a tight budget
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.
Thanks for the further recommendations. I have also been recommended a qnap, so have a lot of reviews to read.
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! 
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.
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?
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.
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
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.
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.
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&Itemi...
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.
Naim Uniti (24/192); ProAc Studio 140 Mk2 ; Synology DS212j & Logitech Squeezebox Touch (it's a kind of magic!) ; Fewer boxes and stringy bits than previously. Subject to change at a whim or WHF delivery.