Hello again!

Here is the hardware that I have tested and I highly recommend, very cost-effective:

QNAP HS-251

Vantec SATA to USB

Seagate ST8000AS0002 8TB

ASUS Router RT-AC56U

Belkin Cat6

Of course, any Gigabit router or any CAT6 network cable will do. Regarding the QNAP, it is, by far, the best choice. It is slim, powerful, totally silent, cheap and better than expected looking. And, of course, it works with Meridian!

Now, let`s do it:

- Create a network only for the purpose of the backup, so that the traffic won`t be shared between the backup procedure and the rest of your internet-hungry toys.
Part of this network should be The Control:10 or Control:15, both TwinStores and your MAC. Nothing else. It is imperative that you use CAT6 cables, otherwise the network speed will fall to 100 Mb

- DO NOT use Source:One as a Core (I have one, also, that's how I know), it is an excellent player, but the processor is weak, it will slow down the procedure. Go for the C10 or C15 as a Core, it is way faster

- On your MAC, under ENERGY SAVER preferences, set the computer sleep to NEVER (remember to return it to it's previous state when done with your backup).

- Using a USB 3.0 to SATA adapter, connect your 8TB HDD that will hold your backup to your MAC. Go to FINDER, APPLICATIONS, UTILITIES, DISK UTILITY and ERASE the 8TB HDD attached.

- Perform the backup using Control:Mac. It should work at a rate of 6 CD's per min.

- Now, let`s prepare the QNAP: it is important that you follow step-by-step Meridian`s tutorial. Important would be to disable the power saver mode and all the other bundled services, that you will never need.

If you will accept my advice and go for the model recommended by me, I will send some screen-shots from my configuration pages if you will need them. I did not listen to Meridian`s advice and I have upgraded the QNAP to the latest software version. It works flawlessly.

- You must know that a QNAP will boot in about 60 to 70 seconds, this doesn't mean it is slow. The TwinStore contains a trimmed software version performing just one task, while QNAP is far more complex. And silent. The down side: not as good looking as the TwinStore.

Providing my English has a few things in common with the real English, I hope that it will be useful.

PS The guide for installing Meridian support package on QNAP

Control:10, 2x Source:One, QNAP HS-251 (2*5TB RAID 0), Krell EVO-202, 2x Krell EVO-600, Bowers & Wilkins 800D, 2x Velodyne DD-15, Plinius SA Reference, Martin Logan CLX, 2x Martin Logan Descent and a few other nice toys..