Naim System based On Mac Mini

Posted by: andyharc on 07 January 2016

At present I have a CD5X, NAC202 with a Flatcap2 with a NAP 150X driving KEFQ500's.   I have been thinking about getting rid of the CD5X and just going with my Mac Mini using Audirvana as a source for my ripped CD's and some internet radio?  What is the general consensus on this type of system?  Is it worth to ditch the CD5X and get a set of Credos to upgrade the speakers or should I just power the CD5X off the Flatcap2 for an additional boost in sound quality?    A bit confused with the options at hand looking for some advise from others who may have gone the same way...

 

 

Thanks

 

Posted on: 16 January 2016 by Innocent Bystander
andyharc posted:

Guys I am not sure I did a good thing starting this thread.    So much valuable information in it.   It may get overwhelming to read!  That said can I ask those who use a VNC to control the mini which one they are using?  OS X has so many available.   

 

Thanks. 

Yes, VNC does actually mean Virtual Network Computing, and being so familiar with mine I had forgotten there are several called VNC (and others like Splashtop). The one I use and am happy with (and the free version works fine for local use - you need buy an upgrade if you want remote Internet control) is Real VNC, their app for iPad being called VNC Viewer. I think there are a number that are essentially equivalent, and as at least some are free for this type of local use you could always try several and settle on what works best for you, which might depend on the machine you're using  as the control machine.

Posted on: 16 January 2016 by Halloween Man
andyharc posted:

Guys I am not sure I did a good thing starting this thread.    So much valuable information in it.   It may get overwhelming to read!  That said can I ask those who use a VNC to control the mini which one they are using?  OS X has so many available.   

 

Thanks. 

I have used vnc viewer app on iPad by real  vnc and found it to be excellent. From my iMac I use apples own screen share, again found to be excellent.