Mac Mini or Transporter

I don't want to hijack the thread. Send me an email and let me know what you want to know.

Mmike84-
I am curious about your findings on Mac vs PC. I am not contending your results, but blanket statements make me wonder. Especially considering the different player software available for both systems (that do make a difference). Presently I am interested in the XX Highend, and have debated on dual booting a Mac to give it a whirl.

FWIW, I think toslink sucks, and the Lynx card would also fit into a Mac desktop. I use a mini because it is silent. From what I have read, the DAC8 sounds better with some of the aftermarket USB converters (such as the EA Offramp) than through it's own USB input. I would stay away from the Transporter because you need to use their player software IIRC, and player software is not all the same...

As per Tvad the Mac Mini is the way to go, although I can tell you PC sounds more dynamic w/ better resolution and much much better bass than Mac. However with either I suggest an Empirical audio Off ramp if you plan to use USB. If you go w/ the Mac toslink is your best bet. If you go with PC a Lynx card would be the best option and would be the 2nd best overall after the Off Ramp. I have experimented at great length with all of these and I can assure you these conclusions are not system dependent. Hope it helps!