I am thinking about building out a music server instead of using my Mac Mini but wanted to get some opinions from people on here.
I have a Metrum Octave and a John Kenny MK3 SPDIF and need to build a server or maybe just use my Mac Mini for the front end.
I like the idea of the server as I have more options to keep it very clean and simple.
Thus far the build looks like this:
Wesena ITX-4 Case
Intel D2700MUD Mainboard
4GB of Memory
Intel 80GB SSD
This unit will be fan less.
With pretty much nothing else. Instead of using SOTM TX-USB I would like to put that money into the power supply. I have been reading around on this forum and other sites as to what way to go for a power supply but do not want to pay $1000 for one. Is there a mini-itx solution that is not BIG money? I was thinking about going with a picpsu with a linear external power supply but have read that might not be the best choice. Going with a 3 rail stage linear is another option but not sure on how to create a loom for this and could be very complicated. I have read from most users to stay away from SMPS. Any ideas? Would like to keep it pretty clean looking and around $400 or less for the power supply.
Or I could just use the Mini...
Thanks
