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I have a large physical movie library with an excellent player (Panasonic UB9000). But I recently began to collect digital films. I also have a small but growing collection of high res music (DSDs mostly). I expect to run either Plex Server or Kodi on a Mac Mini. So I don’t think I need a server with transcoding capabilities. Besides, most of my playback will be on my TV. I will also be running Roon Server on the Mac Mini. I don’t expect many of the digital files to be 4K. Any help would be greatly appreciated,
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Based on your needs, it sounds like you're looking for a solid NAS to store and manage your growing digital movie and high-res music library. Since you won’t be needing transcoding capabilities and you’ll be using Plex or Kodi with a Mac Mini for playback, your focus should be on reliable storage and smooth streaming performance.
For your $1200 budget with 16TB minimum storage, I'd recommend looking into NAS options that offer:
Large storage capacity (16TB or more) with support for reliable, long-term use.
Good file management for media (especially music, like DSDs).
Integration with Plex or Kodi (both of which can be configured without needing a high-powered NAS for transcoding).
Here are a couple of options to consider:
Synology DS923+: It supports up to 36TB (with 4 bays) and would be a great option for a home media server. It's highly compatible with Plex and Kodi, and although it’s capable of transcoding, you won’t need to worry about that for your use case.
QNAP TS-453D: A 4-bay NAS with enough power for media storage and streaming, also well-suited for Plex/Kodi with low transcoding needs. It’s good for users who need high storage capacity and fast data transfer speeds.
Both options fit your budget and will provide the capacity you need for your 16TB requirement.
