you have many ways that you can go here. I would get a Bluesound Node 2 or 2i and connect that to your processor. I would then back up your collection, which is relatively small, to a separate HD and attach that via usb to the Node. The advantages here would be:
1) moving the HD directly to the music system, not having to worry about it being some distance from your main system.
2) it eliminates HEOS from the equation.
You shouldn’t need a NAS for this, a simple HD will do.
a viable alternative would be to back your HD to an SD Card for your mobile phone. Android phones can take SD cards up to 2TB. You can then stream to your Marantz via AirPlay or Bluetooth, if your processor offers those functions. If not, then you can purchase a great BT DAC from Audioengine for under $200. I have one in on of my home systems and it’s great for just wanting to stream tunes from my, or a visitor’s, phone. BT and Airplay are good enough for your mp3 files.
The Node 2 is compatible with every streaming service, Internet Radio, and if you ever want to stream High Rez files, then you are future proofed
1) moving the HD directly to the music system, not having to worry about it being some distance from your main system.
2) it eliminates HEOS from the equation.
You shouldn’t need a NAS for this, a simple HD will do.
a viable alternative would be to back your HD to an SD Card for your mobile phone. Android phones can take SD cards up to 2TB. You can then stream to your Marantz via AirPlay or Bluetooth, if your processor offers those functions. If not, then you can purchase a great BT DAC from Audioengine for under $200. I have one in on of my home systems and it’s great for just wanting to stream tunes from my, or a visitor’s, phone. BT and Airplay are good enough for your mp3 files.
The Node 2 is compatible with every streaming service, Internet Radio, and if you ever want to stream High Rez files, then you are future proofed