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Post by boomzilla on Jun 25, 2020 11:25:24 GMT -5
The "gold standard" for Roon servers would be their own Linux box, but the Mini offers me a number of advantages that I need:
1. It has no loud cooling fan (my older 17" MacBook Pro sounds like a jet engine on takeoff)
2. It has the Mac OS that I am familiar with and runs Roon
3. It is small enough to go on my equipment rack (thus enabling USB audio connection rather than Ethernet)
4. It only needs video monitoring at startup & shutdown - the rest of the time it can run "headless" and not require a screen. The TV can serve as the occasional monitor.
If you've an unused Mac Mini lounging about that you're not using, consider selling it to me, please.
Thanks - Boomzilla
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Post by routlaw on Jun 25, 2020 14:23:49 GMT -5
You might check out Other World Computing/MacSales One this old will be difficult to come by most likely but you never know. I just sold mine a few months ago.
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Post by annjones13 on Jun 25, 2020 14:48:54 GMT -5
You might check out nalOther World Computing/MacSales One this old will be difficult to come by most likely but you never know. I just sold mine a few months ago. I just replaced my late 2012 Mac Mini with the new 2020 model. I7. 512mb SSD. 16 gb memory. I will upgrade memory later and I have additioNal external HDs $1531 delivered Ann |
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Post by doc1963 on Jun 25, 2020 14:51:11 GMT -5
You might also keep an eye on Apple's " Certified Refurbished and Clearance" section of their website. I've bought several Macs and iPads from there and you absolutely can't tell they're refurbished. They come packaged just like new stock and carry the same warranty, but at a decent discount. They don't have any Mac Mini's right now (they sell quite well), but that changes often. HERE is a direct link to their Refurbished Store. |
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Post by boomzilla on Jun 25, 2020 14:56:48 GMT -5
I just replaced my late 2012 Mac Mini with the new 2020 model. I7. 512mb SSD. 16 gb memory. I will upgrade memory later and I have additioNal external HDs $1531 delivered Ann Thank you most kindly, Ann, but your 2012 is identical to the machine I'm currently using. |
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Post by annjones13 on Jun 25, 2020 15:05:56 GMT -5
Boom,
You misunderstood. I was telling you what I paid for the 2020 model. My old one isn’t worth much of anything
Ann
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Post by creimes on Jun 25, 2020 16:07:25 GMT -5
I as well just went from my 2011 model to a new one, the difference is substantial in performance, I'm going to upgrade the memory myself once I get a T6S tool as I have torx drivers but not the security one needed, it is also substantially cheaper to swap the memory yourself, just a bit of disassembly but I can easily do it and it will save much moolah.
Chad
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Post by AudioHTIT on Jun 25, 2020 18:14:41 GMT -5
I just replaced my late 2012 Mac Mini with the new 2020 model. I7. 512mb SSD. 16 gb memory. I will upgrade memory later and I have additioNal external HDs $1531 delivered Ann Thank you most kindly, Ann, but your 2012 is identical to the machine I'm currently using. Some feel, because of the additional cores, that certain 2012 minis outperform 2014’s, so if you do go that way make sure you’re actually getting a bump in performance. Also you can add / change memory in a 2012, not so in a 2014 (soldered RAM) so be sure whatever you buy has enough. |
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Post by boomzilla on Jun 25, 2020 18:21:57 GMT -5
Thank you most kindly, Ann, but your 2012 is identical to the machine I'm currently using. Some feel, because of the additional cores, that certain 2012 minis outperform 2014’s, so if you do go that way make sure you’re actually getting a bump in performance. Also you can add / change memory in a 2012, not so in a 2014 (soldered RAM) so be sure whatever you buy has enough. Thanks for the info - much appreciated! |
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Post by AudioHTIT on Jun 25, 2020 18:31:16 GMT -5
You might check out nalOther World Computing/MacSales One this old will be difficult to come by most likely but you never know. I just sold mine a few months ago. I just replaced my late 2012 Mac Mini with the new 2020 model. I7. 512mb SSD. 16 gb memory. I will upgrade memory later and I have additioNal external HDs $1531 delivered Ann OWC’s a good store, prices are a little higher, but I have an SSD from them that started to give me trouble, they have good free phone support and after 4 years the drive is still in warranty! |
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Post by audiobill on Jun 25, 2020 19:36:56 GMT -5
Boom, I applaud your decision; I did much research on the Roon Core, and decided to keep my 2014 mac mini. Much more flexible, and I'm in an Apple ecosystem.
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Post by novisnick on Jun 25, 2020 20:00:35 GMT -5
I’m using a Mac mini (Late 2012) as well, Quad-Core I7 w 16 GB of memory. One external HD and I never turn it off. 🙏🤞 Its been a great prefomer for me.
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Post by twism on Jun 26, 2020 11:05:17 GMT -5
I have been thinking about replacing my 2014 Mac mini. I just recently upgraded it with a nvme ssd. Does anyone know what a used one is worth?
2.6 i5
8gb ram
OWC aura pro x2 nvme drive
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Post by AudioHTIT on Jun 26, 2020 11:42:03 GMT -5
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Post by twism on Jun 26, 2020 12:00:18 GMT -5
Thanks for the link. Looks like $649 for my model which you are right is on the high end. |
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Post by creimes on Jun 26, 2020 13:22:43 GMT -5
Thanks for the link. Looks like $649 for my model which you are right is on the high end. That seems very high considering a new 2020 Mac Mini starts at $799, for $150 more you can get the 2020 model and people buy those refurbed older ones ?? I just purchased one and I love it, except mine was $999 because I'm Canadian hahaha Chad |
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Post by AudioHTIT on Jun 26, 2020 14:28:09 GMT -5
Recent eBay actual sales on 2014 mini’s are between roughly $200 and $600 depending on configuration.
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Post by novisnick on Jun 28, 2020 20:21:59 GMT -5
I have been thinking about replacing my 2014 Mac mini. I just recently upgraded it with a nvme ssd. Does anyone know what a used one is worth? 2.6 i5 8gb ram OWC aura pro x2 nvme drive It depends what’s under the hood! LOL Give me a PM if you’re selling at a reasonable fire sale price. LOL |
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Post by twism on Jun 28, 2020 20:25:11 GMT -5
I have been thinking about replacing my 2014 Mac mini. I just recently upgraded it with a nvme ssd. Does anyone know what a used one is worth? 2.6 i5 8gb ram OWC aura pro x2 nvme drive It depends what’s under the hood! LOL Give me a PM if you’re selling at a reasonable fire sale price. LOLBoom bought it.  |
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