06-04-2023, 01:30 PM
Regarding music streaming (one of my primary use cases) I want to use a NAS for storing and streaming FLAC, WAV and MP3 files. I have a Network hi-fi receiver (Marantz NR1200) but have been underwhelmed by the HEOS streaming system used by Marantz - I find it clunky and error-prone. If I introduce a NAS into my home network (I am looking at Synology or QNAP) can the control of music selection, playback, playlist management, etc. move to the NAS software (e.g. PLEX?) or would the Marantz still be the primary controller of those activities? You may surmise that I would like the Marantz to be used as a multi-room amplifier only and cut HEOS from my life!