#What is a mac mini server update#
#What is a mac mini server upgrade#
#What is a mac mini server pro#
#What is a mac mini server software#

You can't go wrong with any of these IMO. (Personally, I'm fond of the Amarra sound quality.) You can tweak the settings to your hearts content for each (less so with Amarra) if you so enjoy. I have a license for Audirvana +, Amarra Luxe, JRiver, HQPlayer, and Pure Music. I replaced a 2010 model with another in 2012. I had a Mac mini in my audio system for several years before exploring other options. But the lacking sound output quality (maybe its the T2 chip that's causing the issue?) is a deal breaker. I love the Mac Mini form factor and bought it with the idea that I would add RAM and external storage as needed. Would be interested in anyone else's thoughts who may have similar set up. In fact, the Mac Mini sounds worse than my iPhone XS - how's this possible? I also A/B'd it using headphones and IEM's via audio jack and get same results. The lows from the Mac Mini is sloppy and rounded with the mid's sounding thin.

When I A/B it against my 2017 Macbook pro, I lose a lot of detail and staging. I'm using the i5 / 8GB / 256GB, 2018 Mac Mini to stream iTunes and Spotify (via airplay - AEX series g - Toslink or direct connect via USB) to my Peachtree Dac.it that's feeding a vintage McIntosh system. Maybe I got a lemon and I need to try a new unit? I'm wondering if anyone else has tried it in their system.

#What is a mac mini server pro#

I recently got the new 2018 Mac Mini to replace an old Macbook Pro and am considering returning it. I think those who have ventured into deeper digital waters will tell you there are profound improvements to be had, and I don't doubt it based on my analog life, but I'm mainly using this for access to music I otherwise wouldn't have on vinyl and it's great! The rest of my system is pretty way beyond this, budget wise, and I've been vinyl forever, but I've been very pleased with the sonics using the Border Patrol DAC and a CEC transport as well. What else? The Schitt Eitr converts the usb to coax for my NOS DAC.

#What is a mac mini server software#

I went through several different websites that had suggested settings to reduce clutter and interfere (and potentially taxing the processor) the Audirvana software has a setting for extreme priority as well. I do plug it into a separate set of outlets that are isolated from the system power.

#What is a mac mini server upgrade#

I didn't modify the PS to a linear type, b/c I didn't plan on investing a lot of money in this- if and when I upgrade (I'm new to digital on my main system, though have been around the bend a few times in hi-fi), I don't think I'd want to hack into it but invest instead in a better overall server set up. I run it headless so once set up, no clutter. I use Audirvana, which sounds good (i haven't compared to others) and allows me to use an iPad to control it. Didn't buy one with a flash drive, and am not sure you even need to spend the money for more processing power. It has it's own quirks and pain points.I'm using a Mac Mini as a cheap point of entry to computer audio. Jury is still out on if HAOS is succeeding in that. Ultimately, HA is supposed to make my life easier and running Core seemed to be making it harder. I know the docs say something different, but that does not change my perspective. The leaning of HA development appears to treat HAOS as 'the primary' platform and other choices are secondary.

I got tired of fighting the direction of HA/HAOS.

The add-ons seem to have better integration points (showing in the menu, getting credentials, connections, etc.) than you get when running on your own.

add-on integrations HAOS has better integrations with add-ons than when running separate.

I was doing this at the command-line, but again, got tiring to do so.

#What is a mac mini server update#

backups, the UI backs things up when you update addons and in general makes a complete backup nicely.

I'm a command-line person in general but I was getting tired of managing an ever-growing docker-compose file. In that scenario I was able to run non-HA/HAOS containers for other things. I had been running it this way with no problems for quite a while.

Particularly, the loss of running HAOS under your own 'supervisor' almost had me ditch HA completely. It feels much more closed than HomeAssistant should feel. First off I will say, I don't particularly like the direction HAOS has gone.