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stewboss
Trending Lyricist I
Jan 20, 2018 7:03 AM UTC
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Where to store my Music Library?

I feel like this should be addressed somewhere on the Community boards, but I couldn't find any specific answers to this question. I have a large digital music collection much of which is not available through streaming services. I want quick and easy access to my Music Library but I'm unconvinced on the options. I have stored much of the music on an external hard drive connected to a PC, however to access that content the PC needs to be booted and logged in. A while back I had a Home Server, but the hardware technology failed on me twice and in the current timeframe Home Server solutions appear to be out of style. So, my question is 'where can I store my digital music collection in such a way that it is readily accessible via sonos without the need to turn on a PC and log in to connect Sonos to my vast Music Library collection?'. Can anyone help? And if this is addressed in other forums or community conversations, please re-direct my ask.
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    Kumar
    Jan 20, 2018 7:09 AM UTC
    On something like a WD MyCloud network attached server, that is wired to your router.
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      stewbossAuthor
      Trending Lyricist I
      Jan 20, 2018 7:11 AM UTC
      Ok, so you're suggesting a cloud storage solution creates the immediacy of access?
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      Kumar
      Jan 20, 2018 8:48 AM UTC
      No, the WD MyCloud is just a name for what is a local NAS with cloud based access to it if desired. Since installation three years ago, I have used it only as a local device, so installed. Google for more.
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        Vegeta_UK
        Vegeta_UK
        Avid Contributor I
        Jan 20, 2018 9:13 AM UTC
        I keep mine on a 4tb hdd plugged into the usb port on my router. Works for me. Basically the same principal as mentioned above, but works out cheaper.

        Suppose it depends on your set-up!
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          Kumar
          Jan 20, 2018 9:16 AM UTC
          If the "plugged into USB" drive works, that is just as good, maybe even better with a smaller footprint and no need for a power connection to it. And with flash drives getting cheaper, these will be the most discreet if their memory size is adequate.
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            Vegeta_UK
            Vegeta_UK
            Avid Contributor I
            Jan 20, 2018 9:22 AM UTC
            It will depend on your router though, some can only use the usb port for firmware updates via usb. Worth checking.
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            biffta
            biffta
            Headliner I
            Jan 20, 2018 9:54 AM UTC
            As others have suggested, my iTunes library is stored on my WD MyCloud in addition to other tracks and Sonos is configured in Music Library settings to point towards this library. I can therefore play all my music from the WD device whether or not my computer is on or not.
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              Stanley_4
              Stanley_4
              Grand Maestro
              Jan 22, 2018 11:40 PM UTC
              I used to use a WD Ethernet connected drive until they stopped doing security updates, now I use a Raspberry Pi to serve up my music library from an SSD. Low power, small and it will be getting security updates for many years.
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              Vegeta_UK
              Vegeta_UK
              Avid Contributor I
              Jan 22, 2018 11:46 PM UTC
              Stanley, tell me more about your setup. I'm intrigued…
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              Kumar
              Jan 23, 2018 12:40 AM UTC
              now I use a Raspberry Pi to serve up my music library from an SSD.
              You must still need a router? If yes, why isn't one that can accept a plugged in SSD better?
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