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That's why EVERY piece of software that I use during the day is dongle protected.
Thanks everyone for your input so far on how to spend $300. This money comes from me selling my turntable that I just replaced (which by the way my new table is flippin' sweet). So I got a little bit of time to research some more and think about it. Based on some of the comments, I am tempted to send my mini to the fellers at Mach2 for upgrades and then work with Dave on some of his solutions after that. My goal is to tweak my mini for all it is worth and Dave has not steered me wrong yet. So I'm tempted to hold on to my $300 and wait until I can add some more to it but we'll see. I think getting the software upgrade would be easy for me. I have basically no data on the computer other than a Fidelia download plus a bit of registration info for Apple. I was tempted to set up a video server on it as well but honestly, just not sure I see a point in bothering with this as I just don't mess with that stuff enough. So thinking it will just remain an audio machine.Thanks again everyone and if you have anything else to add, please do. Nothing is ever solidified with me until it is done.
I bet!Dave
...Another thing that wasn't mentioned is the source drive for the data. Make sure to use a HDD enclosure with the Oxford 934 or 936 chipset. They sound the best, so far. Use a good Firewire cable, too.Dave
My point is that it's very easy and inexpensive to do so I don't know why he doesn't do it.
Not to get off topic, but what would be a good firewire cable to use? I'm using an Oyen drive with my 2010 Mini and use the FW800 cable that was provided with the unit.Thanks,Doug
You really think there is a difference in sonics with a FW cable coming from the external drive to the Mini?
Absolutely, no doubt. We have tested various Firewire cables. Some of the differences where slight, and some very noticeable. The one's with the power lead cut generally sounded the best since the power signal and audio signal were seperated.
Does this mean that the data is saved on the HD better then?
Another thing that wasn't mentioned is the source drive for the data. Make sure to use a HDD enclosure with the Oxford 934 or 936 chipset. They sound the best, so far. Use a good Firewire cable, too.DaveWell, Dave, I gambled and won. I got to thinking about my hard drive situation and it started bugging me. I have been a happy Western Digital drive user for years and have recommended the Elements series USB drives unconditionally.I tend to recycle drives into my Drobo (one of my backup solutions) when I upgrade to a bigger size drive. I didn't need to upgrade the drive size (1.5TB) so I looked around at FireWire 800 enclosures. I threw the dice on a Sans Digital Single Bay Towerstor. It arrived today, and I moved my drive from the USB enclosure to the new FireWire enclosure. When I was doing that, I checked the chipset, as I couldn't find that info online. It has the Oxford 936. Not bad for $69.99.Oops, looks like the price went back up to $79.99 since I ordered:http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5705539&SRCCODE=WEBLET03ORDER&cm_mmc=Email-_-WebletMain-_-WEBLET03ORDER-_-DealsI've only just started litening, but damn if its not better. I guess I need a "good" FireWire cable now. Thanks for the heads up!