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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kijanki Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,428 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.
sfar Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,758 posts 07-12-2010 at 03:26am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Yes, as I said, Toslink output is available on the new Mini, as it has been on all of the Minis.
larry_s Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 128 posts 07-12-2010 at 12:23pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I'd use USB output with an asynchronous USB based DAC (if you can afford one).
mcondo OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 202 posts 07-12-2010 at 07:30pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Wow, thanks for the responses. I guess I was mistaken about the Toslink. I want to do 24/96 without the need for an adaptor. Thinking about a YBA Design wd 202 DAC for among other things, the headphone output. Have been running various YBA products over the past 10 years and have always been impressed by their many unique design features.
yioryos Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 723 posts 08-01-2010 at 04:26am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I just bought a Mac mini and so far I love it,I am typing on it now. Regards George

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