Newbie Upgrading to PS Audio Sprout

[fritzg]

I'm a newbie upgrading my system from streaming over wifi via a Synology NAS with DS Audio and/or iTunes (on second floor) through an AppleTV connected to a SmartTV with a soundbar to entering the world of HD files and DAC with the new Sprout from PS Audio with Pioneer SP-BS22-LR speakers.

 

I'm thinking of using an old mac mini to stream from the NAS to connect to the Sprout via USB. What are my best options for playback? Any other setup I should consider? My NAS is upstairs because that's where the router is in the home office and I want it connected via ethernet as it doesn't have wifi built in.

 

Thanks in advance.

[maelob]

Congrats on your new system, really nice. I am sure u will enjoy it. If you want Ethernet connection downstairs you can use an Ethernet power line adapter that u connect to your power socket. Not sure I understand, so your computer can't see your NAS. Why u want to move it. Do u want to connect ur computer directly to the hard drive?

[mrvco]

You can connect the Mini to the Sprout via USB. If you can't pull Ethernet cable to the Mini then you could always stream or copy files to the Mini via WiFi. Powerline Ethernet can be good depending upon the electrical wiring in you home. Or there is MOCA if you have coax in both rooms.