New Mac Mini Outputs

I was thinking about a Mac Mini as a first step into PC Audio (24/96), but I see the new one has only USB, HDMI, and Firewire. Would it be better to buy a used Mini with S/PDIF, or not, and if so what model? Thanks.

mcondo07-11-2010 3:18pm

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drubin Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,274 posts 07-11-2010 at 09:52pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The Mac Mini never included S/PDIF. You need to use optical (Toslink) or Firewire or USB. If you have an existing S/PDIF DAC that you want to keep, you can convert USB to S/PDIF with a product like the M2tech Hiface.
sufentanil Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 782 posts 07-12-2010 at 01:25am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Drubin, I believe the mini Toslink outputs an S/PDIF signal. Michael
drubin Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,274 posts 07-12-2010 at 03:12am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Ah, my mistake. I though Mcondo was thinking of a traditional RCA S/PDIF output. Is Toslink not included on the new Mini?
kijanki Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,428 posts 07-12-2010 at 03:24am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Don't forget wireless. I use Mac Mini - Airport Express - Toslink - Benchmark DAC1.
sfar Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,758 posts 07-12-2010 at 03:26am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Yes, as I said, Toslink output is available on the new Mini, as it has been on all of the Minis.

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