![]() I would bet the best sounding setup would be the one using local, to the music server, SSD storage but with that said it wont necessarily be the best idea. Does more ram result in better sound in theory? Thanks. Is it possible to load the Windows 10 operating system on this drive so I could load the AudiophileOptimizer software? Would a NAS with 8GB of ram such as the Qnap TS-251+ be preferred. I was thinking the fan less Qnap HS-251 with Samsung Evo 850 2TB ssd. There reviews for the AudiophileOptimizer software if Windows 10 can be loaded on the NAS drive. ![]() I've done some research on the net and have found that a single SSD drive is preferred to two hard drives running in raid 1. ![]() Looking to configure a better sounding NAS drive. The NAS is powered by the Uptone Audio JS-2 which made a huge improvement. I am currently running a Qnap TS-251 with two red WD drives into via an upgraded Ethernet cable an Ayon Audio S-5 Network Player/Preamp. As before, both the Uptone Audio ps and NAS drive are sitting on top of an mechanical isolation platform that also provides RFI/EMI isolation. This set-up replaced the Qnap TS-251 with 2gb of ram and two 3TB spinning hard drives. I was going to redo the crossover in my Acoustic Zen Crescendo with the best parts but now I don't see the need. It's a bigger improvement than adding the Uptone JS-2 power supply but I'm sure both changes are additive. It closer to my buddy's high end analog rig but without the disadvantages of analog. Much more depth, vocals are more natural, I have better stereo separation, my speakers almost disappear, much cleaner sounding, and images are more holographic. I have it installed in my reviewing system now and I can't believe how much better my system sounds. Before I went ahead and bought a Qnap TS-251+8GB and a single Samsung 850 Evo 2TB SSD, I spoke with people in the industry (Baetis Audio, Mark Porzilli of LT Memory Player, and the main guy who markets the AudioOptimzer software) and they thought and SSD would perform better. That couldn't be the furthest from the truth.
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