Honestly the difference in preamps would not be better the hovland preamp was a reference grade pre.
The ayre was a good dac but is showing its age.
Also a mac mini or laptop is not designed as a music transport so your path to the dac is compromised.
We would recomend a lumin t2 to replace the dac and Mac mini
Dave and Troy
Audio Doctor NJ Lumin dealers
The ayre was a good dac but is showing its age.
Also a mac mini or laptop is not designed as a music transport so your path to the dac is compromised.
We would recomend a lumin t2 to replace the dac and Mac mini
Dave and Troy
Audio Doctor NJ Lumin dealers