From your two choices, I agree, definitely Mac.
However, I question the use of a laptop for a music server. Laptops typically don't operate 24/7, which is a desirable quality in a music server. Additionally, internal hard drive space (which is abundantly needed in a music server) is much more expensive than for a desktop machine. Granted, you could connect an external hard drive.
A true music server should be a reliable, accessible machine with plenty of storage (and backups). I support the use of a laptop for controlling the music server, or offering a conduit for the music, but I'd reconsider using a laptop exclusively as a music server.
Just my 2 cents.
Michael
However, I question the use of a laptop for a music server. Laptops typically don't operate 24/7, which is a desirable quality in a music server. Additionally, internal hard drive space (which is abundantly needed in a music server) is much more expensive than for a desktop machine. Granted, you could connect an external hard drive.
A true music server should be a reliable, accessible machine with plenty of storage (and backups). I support the use of a laptop for controlling the music server, or offering a conduit for the music, but I'd reconsider using a laptop exclusively as a music server.
Just my 2 cents.
Michael