MHDT Havana vs Apogee Mini DAC ?


Has anyone done a side-by-side shoot out with these 2 DACs?

I am going to buy a Mac Mini to use as a music server and it seems that firewire provides better sound due to lack of jitter. The problem is that there are very few firewire DACs to choose from at the $1,000 or less price point. Has anyone compared the Havana via USB or SPDIF against the Apogee Dac Mini using firewire?

Thanks
Tom
tom92602

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Here's my semi-automated method to rip large numbers of cds into itunes on a Mac Mini.

- Place the Mini as close to you as possible and get comfortable.
- Log in as you normally do.
- Make sure the computer is connected to the internet.
- Launch iTunes and go into Preferences.
- Under the General tab, where it says "When you insert a CD," select "Import CD and Eject."
- Close Preferences, but keep iTunes running.
- Disconnect the monitor and keyboard if they're in the way.
- Pop in cds and wait for them to eject.

Sometimes a cd will prompt you to choose a version from the on-line database. In these cases, you obviously need the monitor and mouse.

I've ripped hundreds of cds this way while sitting on the couch watching tv.

I hope this helps!