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https://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl AUDIO FORUMS >> Classifieds >> FS: TURNKEY Mac Mini Music Server + Lots of Extras https://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1551891697 Message started by Jeff of Arabica on 03/06/19 at 17:01:37 |
Title: FS: TURNKEY Mac Mini Music Server + Lots of Extras Post by Jeff of Arabica on 03/06/19 at 17:01:37 Up for sale is my beloved, custom, turn-key Mac Mini based music streaming and storage system. This has been my project for the last 6 months. I have gotten this system to sound SO AMAZING! The Mac Mini has been uncannily reliable, beyond my expectations. It has not crashed on me since I have had it. I run it headless using a remote control utility that allows me to access it through my laptop as though it was connected to a display, keyboard and mouse. I have it placed very close to my DirectStream Sr. to reduce cable connection length. The processor on this Mini is able to handle anything your throw at it. Audirvana+ and Amarra Luxe are such great pieces of software with regard to sound quality. They were built from the ground up with sound quality in mind. I like each for their own reasons. Audirvana+ has the better user interface in my opinion. Amarra may have the slight edge on SQ. Both are included with the system. Currently the Mac is running High Sierra. It is a little less bloated than the current 10.14 version of OSX. However, you are able to upgrade for free to a new version if you wish, but Audirvana+ in particular in incredibly stable under High Sierra and I literally use this computer for nothing other than serving music. With the Intel i7 processor and 16GB or RAM, you can install and run Roon with no issues whatsoever, including the more demanding DSP functions. I am selling this system to fund a new music server in the $5000 price range. I can honestly say that based on the others I’ve auditioned, it required a jump to this price range to beat this system the way it is configured. The complete system and all of the included add-on components and accessories are listed below: Mid-2011 Apple Mac Mini A1347
Tera Dak 12V 10A Power Supply
MiniPro RAID V2 FireWire 800, USB 3.0, eSATA 2-Bay Hard Drive/SSD Enclosure
Audiophile Grade Power Cable for LPS
AudioQuest Cinnamon Firewire 800 Cable
Audirvana+ 3 – Audiophile Music Player Software – Installed & Licensed
Amarra Luxe – Audiophile Music Player Software by Sonic Studio– Installed & Licensed
+ Bonus (PM for details) TOTAL CURRENT STREET VALUE: $1,478 SALE PRICE: $950 + FREE SHIPPING to CONUS |
Title: Re: FS: TURNKEY Mac Mini Music Server + Lots of Extras Post by Palomino on 03/06/19 at 17:13:31 This is a great deal Jeff. A complete setup for a grand. I have a good audiophile quality power cable for the LPS to the wall socket, but do you have a better cable running from the LPS to the Mac? I am still using the one that came with the Tera Dak. Thanks |
Title: Re: FS: TURNKEY Mac Mini Music Server + Lots of Extras Post by NormD on 03/06/19 at 23:23:22 My Soundsmith The Voice cartridge puts out 2.12mv. I can run it directly into my ZTPre but I prefer running it through my ZSTAGE and then my ZTPRE. |
Title: Re: FS: TURNKEY Mac Mini Music Server + Lots of Extras Post by Jeff of Arabica on 03/07/19 at 05:59:48 Quote:
Hey Pal, Yeah, I’m doing exactly what you are. I use a good quality power cable from wall to LPS, then the DC cable that was included with the Tera Dak which seems to actually be a very nice cable. It really sounds great. |
Title: Re: FS: TURNKEY Mac Mini Music Server + Lots of Extras Post by Jeff of Arabica on 03/26/19 at 05:33:29 SOLD! |
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