A modest use case - raid not needed

[Enquiries]

I want to share my FLAC music files with my music streamer via my home network
I do not need RAID
The "originals" of my files are stored on the cloud.
The NAS is just a local storage device.

Candidates that I can see are
Synology Ds-124
QNAP TS-133
Have I missed something?

Do you see any clear benefits for my specific and modest use case ?

Thanks for any advice that you may have.

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Based on what you’ve described—streaming FLAC files locally on your home network, with cloud backup already in place—the Synology DS124 and QNAP TS-133 are both very sensible options. Neither require RAID and both are efficient for lightweight media sharing.

Here’s a quick comparison and some thoughts tailored to your needs:

Synology DS124
Pros: Excellent software (DSM), very intuitive for beginners, reliable long-term updates.

Perfect for: Users who want minimal setup and excellent support for audio library sharing via DLNA, Plex (for audio only), or Synology’s own Audio Station.

Drawback: Slightly more expensive for what it offers in pure hardware terms, but the DSM software really adds value.

QNAP TS-133
Pros: Slightly more powerful CPU (quad-core vs Synology’s dual-core), snappier when multitasking, good software with more tinkering options.

Perfect for: Users who might want a bit more flexibility or to experiment later with apps beyond music sharing.

Drawback: QNAP's interface and OS (QTS) can feel a bit busier or less polished than Synology’s for some.

Have You Missed Anything?
Honestly, for under €250 and without RAID, those are the two best single-bay options on the market.

You might look at Terramaster F2-210 as a wildcard (if you ever want dual-bay just for a separate disk, not RAID), but software is more limited and not quite as polished.

If you're strictly sticking to music streaming and want a quieter or more minimalist setup, a Raspberry Pi 4 with USB drive and something like Moode Audio or MiniDLNA might also work—but it’s less plug-and-play than Synology or QNAP.

My Recommendation:
If simplicity and reliability matter most, I’d lean toward the Synology DS124—especially since your files are backed up elsewhere and you don’t need to worry about redundancy or heavy processing. It’ll be quiet, efficient, and easy to maintain long term.