Recommend a NAS
I have a 5 year old Buffalo Linkstation that is becoming intolerable, and would therefore like to purchase a new NAS. Hoping some of the better versed could offer a few suggestions.
I intend to use the NAS primarily to maintain my music collection, so I would like a system that will have no trouble streaming music (30-50 mb files) to my D to A converter. I would like some type of RAID configuration so that I don't lose everything in a disaster... RAID 1 appears sufficient with something like a 2 x 1 TB setup.
I would also like it to have a means of remote access, whether it be through an FTP app or a browser based interface. I'm a pure Mac guy at home, and I've set the lab up as a Mac area as well, so Mac compatibility at home and during remote access is a high priority.
Budget is $400 max, but I see many options in the $250-$300 range so I'm obviously down with cheaper options. I currently have a Netgear WNDR3700 router that the NAS will connect to; a TV and a PS3 are close-by in case there are other streaming goodies that I could take advantage of with certain NAS setups.
Thank you for any suggestions.
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