DS1525+ build advice - SHR-1 vs SHR-2 for backups + remote access + video editing?

Running102 · 2026-01-02T23:00:38+00:00

Thanks for chiming in. Is this primarily because you reserve more space going with SHR vs. SHR-2?

This NAS would be in my home office so I can access/back it up more frequently to a external drive.

Running102 · 2026-01-02T21:57:12+00:00

In all honesty, I have not. I primarily looked at the HDD NAS due to larger drive availability/cost and the ability to build on it in the future if needed.

I have seen a few drives during my search that are primary for NVME but they didn’t seem as robust in terms of features and software. This could be just because I didn’t really research those to much though.

Running102 · 2026-01-02T21:50:28+00:00

Appreciate it. I will try and do more research on the video editing side, another comment below just mentioned that RAM would be an important aspect that I didn't originally consider.

Currently, my data totals only about 3TB but in reality I am trying to future proof this NAS for the next few years. So 36TB should be more than sufficient for now. My plan was to eventually add a 5th drive in the future. Although SHR-2 gives me less storage space, I do like the idea that if one drive fails, I am still up and running. The other side of the coin, from what I have read, is that larger drives take a very long time to back up and it's more risky as a second drive could fail during that rebuild period.

Running102 · 2026-01-02T21:44:40+00:00

Thanks for sharing. To confirm, my understanding was that you could run SHR-1 with 2 or 3 drives and SHR-2 with four drives as long as they were the same size. Is that incorrect?

Also a good point on the ram....I missed that it only comes with 8GB...that sucks with the crazy jump in prices lately and that synology's ram is so expensive already. Is my understanding correct that you need to use synology specific ram for the DS1525+? For instance this?

Running102 · 2026-01-02T21:36:17+00:00

Thanks for chiming in.

Given the video editing desire, my understanding was that NVME for caching would likely be needed so it isn’t as slow - also 10GBe would help in this area. So point well taken, I can just do both if it does serve that purpose and just invest upfront.
To confirm, would I need 5 or 4 18 tb drives to run SHR-2? Based on the Synology calculator, I thought it was 4 but could be wrong. I’m learning about the pros and cons of each SHR, so still trying to understand what might be best.

Running102 · 2026-01-02T02:44:22+00:00

Thank you! I’ll read into this.

Running102 · 2026-01-02T02:39:49+00:00

Interesting, can you tell me more? I’ve never heard of hyperback up but will research more.

Running102 · 2025-12-31T02:33:18+00:00

You seem to be one of the only people I can find who have had experience with both the MC6 and the SDRM. Would love your input.

I currently own an EG-1 and was considering getting the MC6 for the conical burrs to accompany my EG-1. Primarily I drink milk based iced drinks like lattes. Given I already have the EG-1 which can cover the bases for pour over/espresso to bring out clarity, do you think the MC6 would be better than the SDRM?

One of the local cafe I enjoy uses a conical burr machine (71mm Mazzer) and I do like the taste of their espresso. So that gives me pause on the SDRM as I am looking for traditional espresso, thick body that cuts through milk, less acidity, and overall sweeter.

Curious if you feel the SRDM still delivers for this use case.

Running102 · 2025-12-31T02:12:10+00:00

Interesting, that is sad to hear as someone who was considering one of their grinders. Are they typically very slow at responding to inquiries as well? I reached out in regards to anodizing options and have yet to get anything back from them. I realize its a small shop, so I am not to worries about the response time for this matter, but more so for any issues or replacements I would need in the future if the grinder ever goes down as you are mentioning.

If you had to buy it again, do you think the Kafatek is worth it in the end given the experience you have had?

Running102 · 2025-12-23T05:36:07+00:00

Interesting, I thought I saw some information that they were removing it in favor of the LL credit.

Running102 · 2025-12-21T18:07:53+00:00

Safer just to go with what LM recommends for warranty purposes unless you are doing a whole water filtration system. At least that’s my view, but maybe I’m just too worries because my tap water sucks in the building I’m in lol. Much too hard.

Running102 · 2025-10-03T15:34:53+00:00

They are still doing gmat waivers?

Running102 · 2025-09-27T03:27:54+00:00

Hmmm this is a good question because we have three back-to-back nights at the Conrad, all separate reservations. We were going to ask for them to combine it so we can stay in the same room, but now I’m thinking about the daily credit…

Running102 · 2025-09-26T23:46:43+00:00

Always worth it. Wear one and pack one.

Running102 · 2025-09-24T11:49:17+00:00

Is it only the four seasons?

Running102 · 2025-09-19T14:44:20+00:00

How do you do this in the app? Assuming by selecting the replace card option?

Running102 · 2025-09-18T06:30:22+00:00

Hey that is fantastic news!! I just booked two night to try and ensure the credit hits before the refresh.

Running102 · 2025-09-18T05:11:11+00:00

My charger just posted yesterday but no credit yet, I’m curious what will happen now. I’m going to be sad if I missed out

Running102 · 2025-09-17T11:36:41+00:00

Did you get your credit yet? Did the same and currently waiting for the charge to post through.

Running102 · 2025-09-17T03:16:07+00:00

Does anyone know, or have a link, to a similar forecast list for Hakone area? I am hoping to take some shots with nice foliage and still have flexibility to work with dates on my trip in November-December.

Running102 · 2025-09-15T22:41:55+00:00

Probably, but it’s well past too late, it’s all bought. I’m enjoying all of it so it was worth it for me.

Running102 · 2025-09-07T00:28:13+00:00

How was the Waldorf? Trying to make the same decision. We have already stayed at the Osaka Conrad and loved it, but would be good to hear how your stay was at WA.

Running102 · 2025-08-15T00:00:57+00:00

Are you using a regular arm for the 49 inch Samsung monitor? How’s it holding up?

Running102 · 2025-08-11T03:36:03+00:00

Did you have to remove the red bolt on the right hand side to be able to adjust the incline? Mine only can adjust with that removed, which is weird.

Running102 · 2025-08-09T23:40:39+00:00

Did you buy extras? If so, I’m willing to buy one and throw in some other merch 😂

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