Hello. A huge noob here. I am also a budget constrained noob. Prob typical.
What gear do I need in order to get a system set up. Aside from the server, I want to spend $500 to $1500. For a server, I have a 5 or 7 year old Mac Mini that just collects dust and 2 PCs being used for everything.
Re the server:
Interested in using one of my current or buying a dedicated PC/Mac. I don't mind popping in a single CD and listening to the whole thing - so maybe I don't need the PC. I will rip (or whatever) to mp3 or other format if it can reproduce well enough. My ears are good but not snobishly keen by the way.
Listening preferences - rock, trip hop then jazz and ocassionally classical and finally saprano opera.
Any thoughts on how to build?
Thanks and peace,
noobiedoobie