I agree that dedicated server is more "elegant" solution, but Mac Mini, that I use, is not bad at all. It is pleasure to use IMHO, at least for me, have very little software issues, is very secure and rock solid (in comparison to Windows). I assume that USB on the Ultra Fi Dac is asynchronous. In such case computer timing is not important and it can be used as home computer for other tasks at the same time.
Suggestions on Better Server Setup than Mac Mini
I'm using a Mac Mini as my server, with Audnirvana and external Ultra Fi Dac, which sounds great when it runs, problem is what with apple updates, software issues, connectivity glitches, the system is a pain to use.
Suggestions on what would be easier to use, potentially sound better and wouldn't cost more than $2k to upgrade?
Suggestions on what would be easier to use, potentially sound better and wouldn't cost more than $2k to upgrade?