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OUR EXPERT
Nick Peers would like to introduce himself: “Hi, I’m Nick and I’m an optical disc addict.” At last count, he had nearly 1,100 albums. Don’t ask about the Blu-rays or DVDs.
The likes of Spotify may give you access to an almost unlimited library of music, but if you don’t want to pay a subscription, listen to ads or risk losing access to favourite songs, there’s no substitute for owning your own music collection, ensuring you’ll always have access to your favourite “bangers” (as the Radio 1 DJs like to term them).
But how do you combine the benefits of streaming music services – easy access to your music from anywhere without having to sync files or flip through CDs – with your own music? The answer lies in building your own streaming music server. Not only does it allow you to store your