Where to get an Audiophile Modded Mac mini

stump4545 · « **on:** 5 Mar 2015, 11:28 pm »

I heard it is possible to get a Mac Mini upgraded and modded for audiophile use.

Any suggestions on where to get a Mac Mini Modded for audiophile music?

thank you

2bigears · « **Reply #1 on:** 6 Mar 2015, 12:55 am »

Eric @ DB labs ???? i thought he was working on one ??

Hoosierdaddy · « **Reply #2 on:** 6 Mar 2015, 02:00 am »

Check out mojo-audio.com, I don't have one but have been interested in upgrading my stock mac mini. A few reviews out there in conjunction with their power supply.

mikeeastman · « **Reply #3 on:** 6 Mar 2015, 03:35 am »

Dave at PI audio makes a nice D/C power supply for running off batteries or external power supply. I run mine off a battery through one of Dave Battery Busses. Sounds great.

ebag4 · « **Reply #4 on:** 6 Mar 2015, 04:35 am »

Quote from: mikeeastman on 6 Mar 2015, 03:35 am

Dave at PI audio makes a nice D/C power supply for running off batteries or external power supply. I run mine off a battery through one of Dave Battery Busses. Sounds great.

+1
My Mac Mini and external HDD run off Dave's Battery Buss, sounds great.

Mortsnets · « **Reply #5 on:** 6 Mar 2015, 04:31 pm »

There is a seller on US Audio Mart (no experience buying from him)
http://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649173427-mac-mini-upgraded-amp-configured-as-music-servercd-transport-a-supreme-digital-turntable/

kenreau · « **Reply #6 on:** 6 Mar 2015, 05:27 pm »

Quote from: Mortsnets on 6 Mar 2015, 04:31 pm

There is a seller on US Audio Mart (no experience buying from him)
http://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649173427-mac-mini-upgraded-amp-configured-as-music-servercd-transport-a-supreme-digital-turntable/

Those are really old mac minis he is selling. Other than Audivana, I didn't read anything special that was done to the hardware other than a SSD. Reportedly, the newer 2012+ mac minis are a significantly better unit to work with. Check out Computer Audiophile and search for UpTone Audio. Alex has worked with John Swenson to develop a reportedly fantastic set of power supply upgrades. Fwiw, I suggest going with JRMC as the music player software.

Kenreau

JLM · « **Reply #7 on:** 7 Mar 2015, 12:12 pm »

Looked into this last year, but for various non-audio reasons ended up with a MacBook Air.

But IMO the beauty of the Mini (low cost, simple, compact) for music is using it stock (plus player software upgrades). Modding/tweaking a Mini quickly loses cost effectiveness and elegance compared to other options.