If you're insistent upon computer server there is the option of Mac mini. You could get linear power supply from Uptone or Mojo, the linear power supply alone will make this best computer solution. While this wouldn't get you to an optimized mac mini as server solution, which requires many systems to be disabled, this is likely the best sounding computer/server option you're going to find.
Ready For Digital Source...Computer?
I have speakers and amplification all figured out, now I need a source. No vinyl and not concerned with CD's at this point.
Only steaming online. No Roon either, been there, done that.
Honestly, (because I need a new computer anyway) I would really like to use a computer to play Spotify (hopefully CD-quality soon), Tidal, Qobuz, etc. but most say a computer is too "Noisy" to use for this purpose. Although, I have heard there are ways around this.
Rather than having to purchase a dedicated music server, does anyone know how to set up a computer as a high-quality music server? I can't really seem to find anything online.
Thanks
Only steaming online. No Roon either, been there, done that.
Honestly, (because I need a new computer anyway) I would really like to use a computer to play Spotify (hopefully CD-quality soon), Tidal, Qobuz, etc. but most say a computer is too "Noisy" to use for this purpose. Although, I have heard there are ways around this.
Rather than having to purchase a dedicated music server, does anyone know how to set up a computer as a high-quality music server? I can't really seem to find anything online.
Thanks
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@high-amp yes I have the Moon 280D. I initially started my digital journey with Node 2i and as I upgraded my system including analog I explored upgrading the DAC. I noticed an upgrade in using the internal DAC of my McIntosh 2600 and decided to explore external DACs I sampled Moon 280D and Linn Majik. There was a significant improvement over both Node and the McIntosh DAC. I went with the 280D - because I felt the improvement was worth the cost and I have been pleased with its perofrmance as well as the utility of the MiND 2 app. I've done the trial for Roon and since I have one system it didn't impress me enough to pay for the subscription.
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