Thoughts about the new MacMini & Lion OS

Ghasley,

Actually, we are in a good spot. We know we can make the 2011 Mac Mini sound great, just as we have with the 2010 model. What is unclear is that weather that will be done with Lion or Snow Leopard, in the long haul.

The OS is simply an ends to a means. We'll go with whatever sounds best. For now, we prefer Snow Leopard.

It sounds like you have been around the blocks a few times, and I suspect your experience is far more relevant than you humbly state above. After all, the more things change, the more they stay the same...

The good news is that folks here can play with Lion. Just shoot a full backup before you do the Lion install. If in the end you don't like Lion sound quality, restore your current set up. All you are out is $29, and the time. Just be sure YOU know how to restore your Mac...

Darrell
www.mach2music.com

Darrel,
Try whether next time you write - and not weather.

We know we can make the 2011 Mac Mini sound great, just as we have with the 2010 model. What is unclear is that weather that will be done with Lion or Snow Leopard, in the long haul.

Darrell, the 2011 Mac Mini is not OS backwards compatible. You won't be able to run Snow Leopard on it, at least that's my understanding.

He was talking about unclear weather. Snow in the forecast roaring in like a Lion.

Drubin,

It seems to be fine. I have our Mach2 Music Server (OSX 10.6.8) running on the 2011 Mac Mini. So far, all scripts and players run fine.

We have more testing to do, but initial impression is all is good.

Before folks ask, no I haven't been able to A/B sound test the 2010 mini vs the 2011 mini yet.

Mr. Bill, If you are going to correct someone's spelling, YOU should at least spell their name right. It right there in front of you after all. ;-)

Darrell
www.mach2music.com