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Mac Mini As A Streaming Source

I have been looking to add a digital streaming source to my sound system and so am VERY new to this process.  But, from what I see the variety is mind boggling and there is no complete device out there that would do CD/SACD playback, plus all available music streaming apps, plus Roon.

I use apple music for high res/lossless streaming on my phone, especially their new classical service as that is my primary listening, so compatibility with this app is mandatory.  This, however, seems to eliminate every single digital streamer out there.  But, am I missing something?

So, what are the thoughts on using a mac mini for a dedicated source, linked to a DAC?  I can put all of the streaming apps there, and install Roon there, and put my existing CD ripped files on the hard drive. Connect to the internet over wifi.

What output cable would I use to connect to the internal DAC on my Mark Levinsion 585.5?

Could everything be operated with an Ipad running Roon, without the need for keyboards?

The only thing missing would be CD playback, but could that be accomplished using  a DVD/Blu Ray reader attached to the Mac?

Any help on this would be appreciated!

gwhphoto

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Alot of incorectt information here pcs are not the same thing as a server mostservers are designed to preserve data by eliminating radiated noise

 

a pc is not built for music quality solely.

 

we import the 432evo music servers into the us.

 

we just sold one to a client running a mac and he was pleasently surpriseed how much better his system now sounds he will be posting a gull review in a few weeks

 

our servers are designed to totally isolate the data

first we use a very low noise cpu then th cpu is shielded by a custom designed cooper shield the ssd is mechanically isolated on a spring suspension as well

 

We employ two external linear power supplies on most models the flagship Master has three independent power supplies in one external chassis

then the clock and usb cards are electrically separated from the cpu

this is a huge improvement over other designs

even roon is run differently we use one cpu core to run roon

 

another core runs other processes.

while another core caches music files.

 

the results of this incredible dedication to eliminate noise is a sound closer to analog playback.

with digital implementation is everything.

Dave and Troy

Audio intellect nj

USimporters 432evo music servers.

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