I've been running Roon on my 2012 mini for about 5 years. It feeds an Allo USBridge in another room which in turn feeds my NuPrime integrated. I haven't bothered to update the OS in quite some time. I use it strictly as a music server. It is always on and functions beautifully. Everything sounds great. I'm actually considering buying another one now to have ready when this one inevitably dies.
Mac Mini as a music server
I would love to hear your thoughts, experiences [positive and negative] as well as words of caution for using a Mac Mini as a music server. It seem that most all of the audio-magazine reviewers that use a computer for a music server use a Mac Mini. A few the economically elite swing for dedicated, purpose-specific computers that are optimized for music, but I <unfortunately> do not fall into that privileged company.
Topics of interest:
> Which music sever app do you use? I have read & received recommendation for JWRivers, Channel D, Roon & others. What has been your experiences?
> Any particular shortcomings of the Mac Mini vs other platforms?
> Words of wisdom in making this work?
Thanks in advance for taking the time to provide your insight.
Topics of interest:
> Which music sever app do you use? I have read & received recommendation for JWRivers, Channel D, Roon & others. What has been your experiences?
> Any particular shortcomings of the Mac Mini vs other platforms?
> Words of wisdom in making this work?
Thanks in advance for taking the time to provide your insight.