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Need Mac Mini Server set up advice

I am getting ready to purchase a Mac Mini. Are there any sites or threads with a step by step guide to setup a Mac Mini server?
I have an Ipad as a cortoller and Valab DAC to start.
I need advice for software, configuring the setup, and general info.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
aw118
audioengr
3,282 posts
 
Just get Amarra for playback and XLD for ripping. Here are links and other tips:

http://www.empiricalaudio.com/computer-audio/

Steve N.
Empirical Audio
danlib1
819 posts
 
Amarra is very good, but considerably more expensive than Pure Music. I would sample both before making your software purchase.
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tom6897
1,484 posts
 
+1 Try as many as you can.
timrhu
2,779 posts
 
Might start a new thread for this but I downloaded the XLD suggested above and damned if I can get anything to happen with it. XLD.app was moved to applications and seems to be running but I never see the general GUI. What am I missing?
clio09
3,363 posts
 
I had a similar issue with XLD as well. The way it works on my MacBook at this point is I moved the XLD icon to the dock. When I click on it you can the drop down menus on the top navigation bar next to the Apple icon. Then when you load a CD in the slot drive the GUI engages. You can also open the audio CD via the File drop down menu. It takes a little getting used to but I find it very useful.
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