Hi mark, you would need a usb dac, a server/computer to send the files to the dac, then analog out from the dac to your pre amp..
Best USB port on a late 2012 Mac mini
Hi guys, got me a late 2012 Mac mini with 16GB of ram, a 500GB ssd and a 1TB normal HD. I am running the OS and Roon from the ssd, my music library is on a 2TB ext HD connected to the mini with FireWire 800.
My question is this, when connecting my dac to the mini, is there, between the 3 USB port, one that is better sounding ? Like it used to be on the old Mac Book Pro ?
Thanks.
My question is this, when connecting my dac to the mini, is there, between the 3 USB port, one that is better sounding ? Like it used to be on the old Mac Book Pro ?
Thanks.
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I also use the Intona USB isolator between the computer and the Dac. so far i haven't had any problems. Mülltonnenbox |
I’m using a MBP and have Thunderbolt for streaming Ethernet, USB out of the MBP to the DAC. trying to keep streams of data separate as much as possible. Putting the MBP in clamshell mode, removing extraneous software, etc has yielded a great server platform. I run all my ripped music off Jriver from the built in SSD. couldn’t be happier with the results.. Looking at some of these high dollar streamers.. nothing but game boards and a hacked OS.. Wanting to try the new Mac mini as it has a new USB controller.. Wondering if it helps Sonics any.. but quite happy for now.. |
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