08-Mar-2016, 19:28
I'm running a 2015 mac mini with SSD and Roon core, directly into my 120 via USB ..and all I can say is that it performs and sounds fantastic.
For my ears at least, I really don't think I will hear the difference between this solution and a dedicated (and much more expensive) streamer. The benefit is that I can also run Kodi/Plex on the mac mini, and I have a very simple (and good looking) 2 box solution that handles all my audio and video/movies, including multi-room audio (via airplay at the moment), but many more options will open up when version 1.2 get's released.
For my ears at least, I really don't think I will hear the difference between this solution and a dedicated (and much more expensive) streamer. The benefit is that I can also run Kodi/Plex on the mac mini, and I have a very simple (and good looking) 2 box solution that handles all my audio and video/movies, including multi-room audio (via airplay at the moment), but many more options will open up when version 1.2 get's released.