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Start PC music Server from Scratch

I would like to build a music server form scratch using a Mac Mini as my base computer. I'm new to all of this and feel this is a more stable way to go. Of course I will be modifying this base computer a lot, adding RAM ,battery power, external Hard Drives and any other good advise I get. This system is for my office area and I will be right in front of the music server. Can anybody give me some basic advice on how to proceed? I'm starting form scratch and will be buying my mac mini tomorrow. Any advise before proceeding? I'd appreciate it very much.
darkhower
edorr
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Unless you actually enjoy fiddling with hardware you could simply buy a mach2music. If not at least you could look at their specs and use it as a guideline of what you are trying to build yourself. Keep in mind that ripping out the powersuppy and wiring the MacMini for external powersupply is not a DIY job.
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4hannons
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You'll probably need a DAC. The Centrance DacMini is excellent.
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nonoise
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I agree that the Centrance DACmini is great.
I have one.

But I moved it back to my computer desk top rig to play through my Audioengine A2s after I got the Schiit Bifrost DAC. The Bifrost is a better DAC: bigger soundstage, deeper bass, better articulation and detail retrieval, airier highs and more involving, for about $300 less. No headphone out, just a good old fashioned DAC that punches way above its price point.

The boards are swappable for future upgrades and there's a 15 day trial period with only a 5% restocking fee. It won't hurt to try.

You won't be sorry.

All the best,
Nonoise
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