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Mac Mini via HDMI to AVR

The new Mac Mini has an HDMI out. If I have my cd's ripped to the mini using ALAC and I connect the HDMI out to my Denon 4310CI AVR it should be able to play the tracks to my speakers using Denons on board DA converters correct? I want to get into a music server based system a little at a time.I already have the AVR .So if I buy a Mac Mini I could get started and later try and external Dac between the mini and my AVR or My 2CH RIG.Anyone have a Mini hooked direct to an AVR? Thanks Gary
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nieuwen
60 posts
 
Yes you can. I just got a Mac Mini, my Christmas gift. I have it hooked up to my 2 channel for music (toslink) and my Denon 3808 AVR (HDMI) for movies. It works just as you described. The only challenge is that the mini requires that you stipulate where you want the audio sent. It does not output simultaneously. It is easy to make the change in system preferences.
nieuwen
60 posts
 
Most of the time for audio purposes the remote app (the free one from Apple) on the iPad or iPhone is great. You can use the mini "headless" that way. Otherwise I use the tv that the hdmi (thru the AVR) is connected to. The tv works well as a monitor.
nieuwen
60 posts
 
The Apple remote is designed for the iPod, iPhone and a dedicated version for the iPad. Purchase it once and you can have it on all of your devices. The iPad version is terrific, specifically designed for it. I have read about people who use screen share on a laptop to control the mini. So every option you mention is available.
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