New Mac Mini Outputs

I was thinking about a Mac Mini as a first step into PC Audio (24/96), but I see the new one has only USB, HDMI, and Firewire. Would it be better to buy a used Mini with S/PDIF, or not, and if so what model? Thanks.

mcondo07-11-2010 3:18pm

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sfar Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,757 posts 07-11-2010 at 04:45pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete It also has optical digital output, mini Toslink, through the headphone jack, just as on the Airport Express.
drubin Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,274 posts 07-11-2010 at 09:52pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The Mac Mini never included S/PDIF. You need to use optical (Toslink) or Firewire or USB. If you have an existing S/PDIF DAC that you want to keep, you can convert USB to S/PDIF with a product like the M2tech Hiface.
sufentanil Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 782 posts 07-12-2010 at 01:25am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Drubin, I believe the mini Toslink outputs an S/PDIF signal. Michael
drubin Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,274 posts 07-12-2010 at 03:12am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Ah, my mistake. I though Mcondo was thinking of a traditional RCA S/PDIF output. Is Toslink not included on the new Mini?
kijanki Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,426 posts 07-12-2010 at 03:24am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Don't forget wireless. I use Mac Mini - Airport Express - Toslink - Benchmark DAC1.

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