WD MyCloud NAS

[Allaboutmusic]

Is anyone using this as a NAS for streaming music?

Its cheap but the reviews on amazon are poor. It would be used to stream to sonos and then bluesound node 2i in the near future.

Thanks

 

[mr sneff]

I've used one for about 4 years with no problems, can't comment on newer models of MyCloud though.

 

[eisenach]

I've used one for about 4 years with no problems, can't comment on newer models of MyCloud though.

Same here. I think mine is an myBook. I never understood the difference. Anyway, it has worked well.

 

[Allaboutmusic]

From reading the reviews, a lot of people seem to say the older ones were good but the new ones are killed by the software.

Has anyone used one of the newer ones at all?

Cheers

 

[martin clark]

Yes, I keep my itunes & films on one. Works really well for my simple needs to macbook pro etc. I used a mybook live for 5 years & replaced with larger mycloud last year - have had zero problems with either.

Amazon reviews I ignore. No shortage of idiots out there... easy setup/management via a browser, and its Debian underneath.

 

[whatsnext]

Beware UpNp/DLNA is a bit weak but basic file storage my 3yr old works fine.

 

[Allaboutmusic]

Yes, I keep my itunes & films on one. Works really well for my simple needs to macbook pro etc. I used a mybook live for 5 years & replaced with larger mycloud last year - have had zero problems with either.

Amazon reviews I ignore. No shortage of idiots out there... easy setup/management via a browser, and its Debian underneath.

Great thanks, I'm using the new macbook air so hopefully that should be fine too.

 

[Strictly Stereo]

Beware UpNp/DLNA is a bit weak but basic file storage my 3yr old works fine.

@Allaboutmusic You won't need UPnP/DLNA if you are planning to use it with a Bluesound Node 2i, just basic Windows-style file sharing.

 

[justpassing]

I use my 3 year old 4Tb MyCloud as a NAS for streaming music to Auralic and Moon devices. Occasional glitch where device claims "no music library found" but otherwise no problems. Also use WD My Books for back up and file storage without problems.

 

[HabUK]

Had one for a while now for my Node 2, no problems at all, also use it for films using Plex

 

[SteveG]

I've also had one for ages and not had any issues. Mainly use Plex as well.

 

[Allaboutmusic]

Great thanks for all the feedback. Amazon have a 3 TB one for £116 so have just ordered one.

 

[lAmBoY]

They are absolutely fantastic!

(Disclaimer: I work for Western Digital)

 

[HabUK]

Great thanks for all the feedback. Amazon have a 3 TB one for £116 so have just ordered one.

3TB will be plenty as well, I've ripped my entire CD collection and it's a long way from being half full (mine's 2TB)

 

[whatsnext]

Great thanks for all the feedback. Amazon have a 3 TB one for £116 so have just ordered one.

Please tell us how you get on when it is in place and working

 

[Allaboutmusic]

Please tell us how you get on when it is in place and working

Will do, was delivered today but will setup tomorrow and report back.

 

[martin clark]

Don't forget you can set-up a portion of the Mycloud to act as your Mac's Time Machine backup location, if that is useful to you.

 

[Bourneendboy]

Any feedback on this, I'm considering a NAS and would be interested in your thoughts.

 

[Allaboutmusic]

Any feedback on this, I'm considering a NAS and would be interested in your thoughts.

So far so good. Got it on Sunday and it was really just plug and play, works really well with my macbook and my older pc, also backed up my android phone - again really easy. Will hook up to the sonos tomorrow and report back. But for £116 for 3 TB seems to be a bit of a bargain. Fingers crossed no issues tomorrow

 

[martin clark]

Glad to read it's working for you.
And yes, even if you decide to go elsewhere, it remains cheap, effective & useful back-up storage available on your network.
My first 2TB 'mybook' is still useful in that regard.