Any Mac Mini and iPad will work. The new models with the M2 chip are ridiculously quick and does a fantastic job as a Roon core. I use one with external storage (Thunderbolt / USB C connection) to store my local audio files. I control it with my iPad (any model works) or iPhone. A USB cable connects it to the DAC in my preamp. I stream Qobuz and Tidal. Simple and works great.
Appropriate Apple table for Roon
What’s the best apple tablet and what configuration (ram/ storage) is needed to have the best Roon experience?
I stream via Tidal.
Thanks so much for all advice.