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  1. boneman

    Using the Optical In on a 2012 Mac Mini

    Have a Mac mini outputting via M2tech USB dongle to spdif into my CD player's DAC. I recently read that you can plug an optical cable from the Tele into the toslink 'in' on the back the mini and then on the mini using a software app called 'Audo Hijack' redirect this input to the M2tech. I...
  2. boneman

    Hearing test..

    I've always protected my hearing since I was around 15 yet here I am nearly 60 and my hearing sucks. A veritable cornucopia of tinnitus as well. To top things off had an acoustic trauma to my left ear about a month ago (112db) and it now sounds like a broken speaker. On the flipside my MOL is...
  3. boneman

    Mac Mini replacement

    I'm not specifically hearing noise. When I say noise I'm talking jitter, RFI etc. I can just tell when a CD is in the player it sounds better than when I'm playing the same track via the Mini/iTunes into the same DAC in the CD player. I'd like the sound from the Mini to be as good as the CD...
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    Mac Mini replacement

    It's a 2012 Mini. Storage is OK as I've installed the data doubler. The USB out is noisy and of course the internal power supply even worse. I could continue on with mods but from my research a moderately priced streamer would best it pretty handily. We thinking of a Digione as well but then...
  5. boneman

    Mac Mini replacement

    Hi all! New to the forum and first post. Been considering a NAIM core to replace my Mac Mini as it is now the weak link in my digital setup. Looking for something to replicate the mini to just do music with the best quality out to my DAC as possible. Presently going to the digital in on my CD...
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