@fdemello I suggested Small Green Computer because @bbarden45 asked to "share what is collectively found" and this:
Music servers are fairly straightforward to put together and most of us can certainly do so. I chose not to, not because I cannot build one but because my time has value, I value what a designer (specific to their units) brings to the table, and because their units work and are supported.
I have the sonicTransporter AP (and previously the simpler i5 unit). It handily outperformed my Windows based system and though I cannot say the following with certainty, it will likely surpass your MAC system.
Doug Schroeder of Dagogo recently reviewed the very combination I have here: https://www.dagogo.com/sonore-signature-rendu-se-small-green-computer-sonictransporter-17-roon-dsp-r...
And you can reach out to him directly @douglas_schroeder or here: https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/5004
I am powering my sonicTransporter with an HDPlex power supply and I am using basic isolation devices. I will likely improve the power supply, DC cables, isolation, etc. to squeeze more out of it.
At present it is an essential component in my system and I am very happy with what it brings to my system.
Andrew Gillis of Small Green Computer has been terrific with his support and availability. If you want to save a bit, wait for one of the sale periods (perhaps they will do something for 4th of July) and / or go with a bundled offer.
I have and am also actively considering Wolf, Innuos, Antipodes, etc. so I am not wedded to my unit, but I do strongly recommend it.
I'm sure there are some small US-based makers of audio servers that would be easier for us to test in house
Music servers are fairly straightforward to put together and most of us can certainly do so. I chose not to, not because I cannot build one but because my time has value, I value what a designer (specific to their units) brings to the table, and because their units work and are supported.
I have the sonicTransporter AP (and previously the simpler i5 unit). It handily outperformed my Windows based system and though I cannot say the following with certainty, it will likely surpass your MAC system.
Doug Schroeder of Dagogo recently reviewed the very combination I have here: https://www.dagogo.com/sonore-signature-rendu-se-small-green-computer-sonictransporter-17-roon-dsp-r...
And you can reach out to him directly @douglas_schroeder or here: https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/5004
I am powering my sonicTransporter with an HDPlex power supply and I am using basic isolation devices. I will likely improve the power supply, DC cables, isolation, etc. to squeeze more out of it.
At present it is an essential component in my system and I am very happy with what it brings to my system.
Andrew Gillis of Small Green Computer has been terrific with his support and availability. If you want to save a bit, wait for one of the sale periods (perhaps they will do something for 4th of July) and / or go with a bundled offer.
I have and am also actively considering Wolf, Innuos, Antipodes, etc. so I am not wedded to my unit, but I do strongly recommend it.