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If you had to pick a laptop or mini-PC, which one?

I've been using an old Lenovo laptop as my server/streamer and continue to have issues getting it to work correctly.  So, I'm thinking of replacing it with something more updated.  

Considering another laptop or a min-PC.  Any opinions on good ones to look at?  I don't really care about the cost because I doubt it could be more than some of the music server/streamers that are out now.  




soundchasr
soundchasr OP
159 posts
 
I just ordered the Dell Inspiron 5000.  $600.  Thanks for the help!

Now looking for a USB reclocker to add to it.  

Also considering Audiophile Optimizer and Fidelizer.  
djones51
4,947 posts
 
What DAC do you use,  most newer ones with asynchronous USB already reclock. 
soundchasr OP
159 posts
 
Ayre Codex.

I was thinking of the  UpTone Audio ISO REGEN because it does a few things. 
electroslacker
375 posts
 
@soundchasr,

I went from a Lenovo Flex <something> to the latest HP Spectre x360 and thought the USB-to-DAC sounded more open with expanded soundstage.  Cost me $1400, but nice machine and still cheaper than something like a Lumin U1 Mini.  But I haven't compared the HP to any streamer.

I like the the user interface and flexiblity of running the HP remote from an Android laptop, but you'll  need to buy Windows Pro to get Remote Desktop to work.   It's surprisingly easy to do remote.
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