Help Me select Mini

Here is what I found. Comparing identically configured 2009 and 2011 (i7) Minis both with SSD and 8GB DRAM, the 2009 mini wins hands down. The biggest improvements are from Veesion 4318/19 Amarra and the SW scripts to reduce active apps.

Steve N.
Empirical Audio

I received a new mach2 mini on May 3. I placed my order with this number 505-249-4452.

I have the '09 MM. Do I sell it and get the '12 unit?

Keep the 09 Mini. It will sound better than new Minis with USB converters and DACs. Just put a SSD in it from Other World Computing. Maybe replace the AC adapter with a Paul Hynes supply. Use the USB port next to the middle one.

Steve N.
Empirical Audio

Have a LPS from Chris Huff at BPT with music rails. No SS drive but a local guy can install one. What model/brand do I get. PM still one of the best?