jmstreithorst Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Does anyone has any experience with this NAS? I am not tech savy, so I am very afraid to go the NAS road...but it seems the sensible way considering that I am putting the whole system together... using the mac mini, what is the best video software available? Can I acess the library throughout the house ( that seems to be the best reason to go through on this path). Link to comment
kennyb123 Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 I have last year's version, the DS413. I love it and would recommend it highly. I believe that the DS414 has an upgraded CPU. Plex is one way to access video from using a Mac. There are lots of options actually, as there are several media server apps you can run on this NAS. Digital: Sonore opticalModule > Uptone EtherRegen > Shunyata Sigma Ethernet > Antipodes K30 > Shunyata Omega USB > Gustard X26pro DAC < Mutec REF10 SE120 Amp & Speakers: Spectral DMA-150mk2 > Aerial 10T Foundation: Stillpoints Ultra, Shunyata Denali v1 and Typhon x1 power conditioners, Shunyata Delta v2 and QSA Lanedri Gamma Revelation and Infinity power cords, QSA Lanedri Gamma Revelation XLR interconnect, Shunyata Sigma Ethernet, MIT Matrix HD 60 speaker cables, GIK bass traps, ASC Isothermal tube traps, Stillpoints Aperture panels, Quadraspire SVT rack, PGGB 256 Link to comment
jtm Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Running a DS413 since it came to market, no trouble so far at all. DS414 won't most probably be a new design but same model with some upgrade on the CPU. Choose reliable HDDs for your NAS, like Western Digital RED, they are made for NAS and can operate 24/7. Link to comment
Cebolla Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 There are lots of options actually, as there are several media server apps you can run on this NAS.Agreed and you have arguably the best choice in being able to use MinimServer if you have need of a UPnP server for your music files. We are far more united and have far more in common with each other than things that divide us. -- Jo Cox Link to comment
pooger Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Another very satisfied 413 user. Also strongly recommend the WD red drives. Synology bundles a number of apps with their server software. I run VLC as a general application on our various computers (all Mac) that seems to run any videos (short of blue ray, but it does run blue ray rips) just fine. Link to comment
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