Simplicity of computer audio - one minute video

[darrenwm]

Since the purchase of my Mini I have been inundated with PMs asking questions about the setup, both here, and on other sites.

 

The system is truly simple. It requires a a few minutes of setup on day one, and thereafter runs standalone.

 

 

*Small and attractive unit for the living room.

*Almost silent, except when ripping.

*The Mini plugs straight into the DAC - no networking.

*An optional external harddrive plugs in the back - no networking.

*iTunes runs as a start-up item so loads by itself.

*The Mini goes to "sleep" after a period of inactivity.

*It can be woken by a button on the rear or by remote.

*iTunes automatically rips a CD losslessly when inserted.

*iTunes tags and adds album art automatically, via the internet.

*iTunes ejects the disc once ripped.

*Music appears instantly on your Touch remote. No rescanning.

*Lossless ripping is perfect.

*The sound quality is limited only by your DAC.

*The Touch Remote App is arguably the nicest interface on the market.

*Once set up, no keyboard, most or screen.

*If maintenance is required, one can access remotely, if they wish.

 

 

 

Anyway, to demonstrate the simplicity I have made a one minute video. It is very amateur, but I hope it will be of use.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtRy68Z0lv8

 

Please ask me if you have any questions.

 

[The Computer Audiophile]

Here is the video embedded.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Innertuber]

Me no see!

 

[The Computer Audiophile]

it's working for me.

 

Can you watch it from the link in the original post?

 

[cs]

Darren,

 

As a matter of interest, what made you choose the Mac Mini as opposed to an Apple TV ?

 

Chris.

 

[darrenwm]

I choose over the ATV because:

 

-Integrated ripping

-Can leave on to serve to other devices

-Easy to plug harddrive straight in the back

 

[Mark Wieman]

What I love about this approach (Mac Mini + External HD + iPod Touch) is not only its simplicity, but its flexibility. Each of the devices in this system can be re-purposed in any number of ways if the owner ever decides to try something different. This cannot be said of media-server-in-a-box solutions.

 

Mark Wieman

http://www.dailyaudiophile.com