I was using my Mac mini as my Roon server exclusively. The Mac seemed to produce a lot of noise and I choose the dedicated Linux based music server/streamer in an attempt to get better SQ. When connected the RoonServer does produce beautiful SQ. Now I have the issue of 2 USB connections. I will likely try a USB hub next and if that doesn’t work I may jettison the music server and go back to the Mac mini. I’ll then seek suggestion on how to quiet the Mac mini. If I turn off ALL background processes, connect a liner poster supply instead of the SMPC, and figure out how to work around the apple midi settings that might help. This is the exact core function of Audirvana . I guess I could switch to Audirvana instead of Roon if that is the only way to quiet a Mac Roon server.
Connect 2 USB-B, 1 pair Balanced Phono and 1 coax input to an Integrated Amp/DAC
I have an Integrated AMP with built in DAC that I love- Daniel Hertz Maria 350. It only has 1 USB- B and 1 Coax input plus 3 RCA analog inputs.
I need to connect:
Roon server via USB -B
Mac mini via USB- B
Pro- ject R2 Phono stage -prefer Balanced inputs but can settle for RCA
Bluesound Node - N130- can connect via coax
My biggest challenge is that I NEED an additional USB-B connection for the Mac Mini. I use this for You Tube music video so if I could figure out a way to handle the video signal as well as audio for Mac mini that would be best. Remote controlled Volume would be very helpful too. Any thoughts/Suggestions are appreciated.
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