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RE: Mac Mini/iTunes--Please help me AbeCollins!

Posted by Bob S (A) on February 17, 2017 at 14:00:13

In Reply to: RE: Mac Mini/iTunes--Please help me AbeCollins! posted by AbeCollins on February 17, 2017 at 12:30:27:

Thanks Abe!

After giving it some more thought, I am leaning toward a 2011/newer or current model, which in addition to having better processors, would also make the DVI-HDMI a moot point. If I recall correctly, you put a SSD in your original mini, but then took it out--Now that you are back to a SSD, you must obviously think it is worth it--or do you need it because you are using Roon?

I would prefer to stay well under $1000--If I understand correctly, a new base Mini with Fusion Drive ($750) would be satisfactory with Roon, or if I plan on using Audirvana, perhaps a used 2011 Mini from OWC with 16GB of RAM ($520). If I upgrade to a 480GB SSD, it would be about the same price as the new base Mini/Fusion Drive.

As I look at it now, it seems as though a used 2011 Mini makes the most sense--unless I am missing something?

Edits: 02/17/17

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