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Hi there
A NAS is really flexible - especially for storing Music / Video and streaming via things like PLEX / VLC etc.
My own preference is to use a cheap "Cube" type server running Linux rather than a "dedicated NAS" as it's open source and hugely more flexible. A cheap "Cube type microserver" doesn't need mega power CPU but is built to run 24 hrs a day 7 days a week on lowish power and is much more robust and reliable than some of the so called dedicated NAS systems.
As people have also said NAS needs to have backup as well -- one or two of the small passport type self powered 4 TB USB 3 drives are excellent for this -- the new 4TB HDD's are reliable, fast and consume minimal power.
Cheers
jimbo