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View Classified Mac Mini with Uptone 12VDC input & fan controller installed + HDPlex 100W LPS - free shipping Two items: 1. Mac Mini (late 2014, 2.8MHz Core 15, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) with Uptone Audio's 12V DC power supply conversion and linear fan controller (eliminates HF pulsing) installed. See full description in the Information URL. Works perfectly. Drive has been erased per Apple protocol and latest version of OS Monterey installed ready for user configuration. Original stock OEM switching power supply included, as well as Uptone's installation instructions for the conversion kit in case you want to reverse-engineer. This unit has been running beautifully as my primary platform for hi-res playback (JRiver Media Center). I am only replacing it with a new M2Pro Mac Mini to run specific software. The unit for sale is plenty fast for music playback up to DSD4. Original price $1444.00 + $135 for the Uptone kit. 2. HDPlex 100W fanless linear power supply (black), with 0.5M power cord, 12V XLR to 5.5/2.5mm barrel DC cable to power the Mac Mini, plus several other cables Larry included, including a couple designed to attach directly to specific sound cards. The four outputs are 9V adjustable and 5V (both using GX16/2 connectors) and (I believe) two 12V XLRs. One of the two XLR outputs is marked 19V (default for this model) but I had ordered the unit with two 12V outputs and Larry confirmed by email that my unit has them (despite the label). I include a printed copy of the email in the package. I ended up only using one 12V device so I have not confirmed the custom change. Buyer should measure the output labeled 19V before using to confirm voltage. I make no assertions about the voltage at that output. Original price $365.00 NOTE: I am willing to sell the Mac Mini alone in case the buyer already has a suitable LPS. I will not sell the HDPlex alone unless the Mac Mini is sold first. This ad is for the pair. Free shipping to the contiguous 48 U.S. States only. Buyer pays for shipment to AL and HI - cost to be determined. Seller couchjr Date 09/17/23 Price 425.00 USD Category Music Servers / Streamers  

I have a 2014 iMac, running Mojave with a Thunderbolt external drive with almost 2TB of ripped songs (AIFF) connected to iTunes. I want to update to Catalina which I know eliminates iTunes and switches to Apple Music. So - I've been looking at iTunes alternatives for my local files, as well as possible hardware alternatives to the endpoints, and a dedicated streamer alternative to using my using my iMac as my streamer. I also subscribe to Apple Music's family plan - so no hi-res music. I currently play then thtough a Cambridge Audio DacMagic Plus to Emotiva powered speakers (my office) I also stream my local library via Airplay (and an Eero mesh wifi throughout the house) to 4 endpoints - two of which are Apple Airports connected to Dacs to either powered speakers, one an Apple TV connected to a soundbar, and one of which is my main audiophile system: Mac MIni connected to a Rega Dac, Triode TRV-35SE tube amp and Joseph Audio Pulsar speakers. Here's what I need some advice on: (and what to prioritize - I have a limited budget.) Thanks! •Best iTunes alternative (Thinking about Audinirvana or Roon) to stream local files •Best for high-res streaming? Tidal? Quboz? Roon? •Best hardware for multi room with local files. I could repurpose that Mac Mini? NAS? Dedicated Streamer? NUC running ROCK •Best alternative over wifi/airplay for endpoints to connect to existing Dacs-amps-speakers.