Music Serviers: Wyred 4 Sound MS-2 or Aurender N100H

Quick question before you do that, have you tried using the Roon software  to control your Mac mini-based server?   I can certainly see how using a small computer to manage your music could be complicated, annoying, or frustrating,  I went through the same process! but once I got mine set up in a very good way with very good software, the results have been just outstanding and extremely convenient. What DAC are you using?   Music servers can obviously be a very attractive option for you, but they are expensive. My thinking would be to use that budget for a significant DAC upgrade (or just save the money) and give the Mac mini one more shot  with a different set up. I'd be happy to explain what I did from computer all the way to DAC.  Feel free to give me a call or text message. 305-775-3020. Cheers, Mark

Mark - Just recently added a Schiit Gungnir Multibit to the system, which sounds much better than my previous dac.

Currently I'm using a shared screen setup on my laptop to manage the MacMini, which I got 5 years ago, only has 2 GB and can't handle the latest version of Audirvana, though just playing via ITunes to Gumby DAC sounds pretty good.

My goal - find an easier way to access and play tunes, and if possible improve the sound quality even more. FYI, previously I was managing the Mac remotely via the TV screen using Rowmote from my phone, which is nuts.

Thoughts? Or if you'd prefer. Yes let's talk, I can text you some evening to see when is good.

Without a doubt the Aurender is the best, if not totally because of the conductor app interface. And it sounds awesome!

Matt M