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where to start

So my computer that was fairly old died the other day. I have mostly been a PC guy but don't mind mac. I would like to start setting up a computer audio system.

I would like to do a nas server and have all my audio files saved on it and then stream wireless into a Squeezebox in one room and then use a laptop for the other.

I guess I just don't know what is better for doing this mac or PC? I see a lot of guys on here running mac. I don't plan on using iTunes and I will be using a PS pwd in the main system.

I don't know what benefit a mac would.have over a PC. My budget is around 1200 for the computer so I was looking at a mac book pro and PC don't even know where to start.
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sibelius
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While I have a PC setup, I would recommend going with MAC if you have the option of starting from scratch. MAC OS is just more stable. Why deal with the PC headaches (drivers, patches, compatability issues) if you don't have to. Only downside is that Mac with top end audio software will cost you more in the near term than PC. But you will more than likely have the more efficient platform going forward.

That being said, I am enjoying using my PC laptop with JRiver and JPlay.
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