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    Mac Mini vs. MacBook for music server

    Maybe it will be useful for someone to connect two Macs to one TV or monitor so that one plays only music and the second is for other needs. I searched everywhere, even asked natural intelligence, the guy turned out to be stupid. Go to Finder Preferences, the main thing is that the option is...
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    Mac Mini vs. MacBook for music server

    Another tweak for sound, but only where two phases 120v 0 120v come to the house. USA only. If the equipment has a switch from AC120 to 220V, then you can throw in two phases and power the equipment. I turned on the Mac mini at 240V (two phases (Hot Hot)) the sound became better, more dense...
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    Mac Mini vs. MacBook for music server

    I accidentally bought an inexpensive Glass optical cable ,( not fiber glass) it is much better than fiber glass. The bass is deeper and more detailed and at the same time more transparent. Sold on Amazon, only one for sale made of glass. $35 3" and $40 6".
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    Mac Mini vs. MacBook for music server

    Thank you Legolas. I'm not ready to buy a music server yet. Yes, it may sound better out of the box, but there is nothing cool inside. I already held my finger over the button to buy a Mac Mini M1 to try it , knowing that the Mac Mini sounds better than the MBP, but this is through the optical...
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    Mac Mini vs. MacBook for music server

    Since there is no or very little information, I decided to compare the sound of the 2012, 2013-2015 MBP 24 with the 2012 i5 Mac Mini i7 . Also MBP M1. I compared the sound using optics cable 2012 Mac Mini is bassy, mid-bass sticks out, not very careful in subtleties and details, but very...

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