Help the 'PC Audio' bewildered....


I want a "device" that can hold 1TB or more of .wav files that can be backed up and can feed cleanly via USB to an asynchronous DAC. The device should be very quiet sonically and electrically and should be reasonably small, and be able to run without emitting any disturbing screen light. Sonic performance is paramount. Playing music must be controlled via my choice of android or iphone remotely without line of sight to the device. Price under $5k? What are my options?
mike60
Wyred for sound has a 1tb device for around either 1k or 1.5 k . Check out their website
Controlling the Mac Mini remotely is relatively straight-forward, at least in computer terms! You will need some type of monitor for initial set-up - luckily the Mini has HDMI out so assuming you have a TV with HDMI you can use that, along with a mouse and keyboard. You will need to set up and configure your Mini in the usual fashion and also make sure you enable screen sharing and log onto your home network - plus configure the remote ap on your ipad/iphone if that will also be used. Once all of this is configured you shouldn't need a screen any longer.
Not sure - I believe there is an app for androids etc but I've never used one so I wouldn't know - can you google it?