loosetooth;574051 Wrote: > Okay I am sure that the regulars get absolutely sick of people like > me... I am a newbie to the world of Squeezebox. I have wanted one for > ages. > > The dream was always to get some NAS turn my CDs into Lossless files > and then connect (via wireless) my Squeezebox to the NAS and > way-hey....! > > Well the first step was always to buy the NAS and turn the CDs into > Lossless files. I can then carboot the CDs and save for a Squeezebox. > So I have. The best value NAS that I could get was a 4tb BlackArmor NAS > 220. > > Specifications: > > I wanted to link to the specs but I am not allowed... > > > > Now.... having got the NAS I have begun to think about the Squeezebox > end and it is now that I discover about the Squeezebox Server. > Thinking logically perhaps I should have realised that cars do not run > on fairy dust and Squeezebox will need some software to order and > access massive memory files on NAS. > > SBS can run on Windows Home Server and Netgear's ReadyNAS... but not > the Seagate. > > Can I make it run (without having a puter turned on)? > > How? > > What is it going to cost, perhaps I should sell my shiny new NAS and > buy Netgear NAS (expensive)? > > HELP > > PLEEEEASE! Back to your original query...
Wow! Do you really need 4TB? If not, and you can sell your "shiny new NAS" at not too much of a loss (presumably you have the original packaging) you could buy the Synology DS109 for about £160 (street price) and a 2TB drive for £90, total £250. Synology provide a free SBS installation file which is just a couple of clicks to install and works fine in my setup. A readynas Duo with 2x2TB disks (if you DIY) will cost you around £315+P&P (Dabs) but I would dispute the need for a two drive unit in a domestic environment. No need to go RAID as long as you have a backup strategy, so no need for a 2 disk machine (unless you need the full 4TB). If you do need 4TB then the advice to go the SheevaPlug route is sound. -- TheLastMan Matt *SqueezeBoxes:* SB Duet (Controller + two receivers) *Server:* Synology Diskstation 107+ NAS (with firmware 2.3-1157) running Squeezebox Server 7.5.0 on Synology Package Manager *Network:* Netgear DG834GT ADSL modem/router, 2 x Buffalo WHR-HP-G54 as access points *Livingroom:* Receiver into Naim 42/110 amp, B&W CM2 speakers *Kitchen:* Receiver into Denon DM37 mini-system, B&W 686 speakers *Study:* Linn LP12, Naim 72/Hi-cap/Headline. LPs ripped usingBehringer UCA202 USB into Windows XP PC ------------------------------------------------------------------------ TheLastMan's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=16021 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=81713
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