New Mac mini base model or 2011 Quad core server as music server?

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gnnett

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Hi
Seeking advice on options to move into the music server game.
I have 2 G4 lampshades that happily handle all our computing needs but figuring that 20th century demands for on demand tv and the like need a bit more power.
Hoping to be able to continue to use and network the G4's so thinking the server is a better option.
Anyway not sure which would be better for audio, or if Apple TV would do the job.
All advice welcome.
Kind Regards
Grant

neofeed

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Hi Grant,
I'd say it all depends on your setup. Do you plan to use optical out or connect an external USB DAC ?
Do you plan to use EQ or do you just need a streaming server ?

gnnett

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Hi
Only looking for streaming server using external usb dac.
Cheers
Grant