Off the shelf vs DIY Server

[Cazzesman]

Friends of mine have often asked me whether it is worth the hassle building my own Music Server, rather than buying an 'off the shelf' version from a Name Brand Company (NBC).

 

Without going into all the pro and cons, that are all over AS, If I was to ask....

 

At the following USA price ranges of......

 

$3,000

$7,000

$10,000

 

What NBC Servers would beat DIY versions for SQ?   So would a $7,000 NBC outperform a $7,000 DIY? etc, etc.

 

And if the answer is that a DIY would easily best an equivalent priced NBC, how much more would you have to spend on a NBC to bridge the gap i.e. $7,000 DIY = to $10,000 NBC?

 

Just wondering aloud.

 

Regards Cazzesman

 

 

 

 

 

[Cazzesman]

I know you lot are a tad distracted in the USA at the moment, but I am genuinely surprised more posters don't have any thoughts to input into this thread. 

 

For all the money spent on this hobby, I would have presumed more would have 'Their Take' on the topic. 

 

I guess it ultimately comes down to having the confidence and/or courage to take on a DIY build vs an off the shelf item for more money but less stress.

 

Regards Cazzesman