FS: Apple Mac Mini plus extras

[orbscure]

Used as a music server playing hi-def & MP3 files from an external HD to a Music Fidelity V90DAC using Foobar2000. No fans, so super silent operation. The unit has been reset to original factory setting, ready for use by the new owner.

http://i589.photobucket.com/albums/ss333/LEMB/VM%20Issues/2014-05-25224421_zps2cf5f756.jpg

Boxed Mac Mini 2.0 (MB139B/A)

2.0Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor; 4GB shared L2 cache
1GB of DDR2 SDRAM (supports up to 2GB)
60gb HD (easily upgradable)
slot loading SuperDrive DVD+/-R DL/ DVD+/-RW/CD-RW
Intel GMA950 graphics processor
Built in 10/100 / 1000BASE-T Ethernet
Built in AirPort Extreme Wireless
One Firewire 400 port
Four high-speed USB2 ports
Combined optical digital output/headphone out, combined optical digital audio input/audio line in
Includes genuine Apple PSU, all discs and documentation

Also included:

Genuine Apple wireless keyboard
Genuine Apple Magic wireless mouse
DVI to HDMI converter (enabled connection to HDMI TV)
Apple DVI to D-Sub VGA converter (enables connection to computer monitor)
Basic HDMI lead
2m Fisual Havana USB Cable (used to attach a Music Fidelity V90-DAC)

£250 including free UK mainland shipping or collection from CR5
Payment via PayPal Gift/Bank Transfer or cash on collection

Cheers
Pete

[Sovereign]

Pm sent

[loosend]

These do have a fan, goes to show how quiet they are!

[PaulStewart]

I use the identical kit and can highly recommend it. I didn't think it had a fan as it is silent :) feed it optically to a DAC and it works really well

[orbscure]

This is currently being held pending firm confirmation of interest... :)

[kininigin]

If the sale doesn't go through,i would be very interested in this!

[orbscure]

Your first reserve Darren ;)

Pete

[kininigin]

Cheers Pete,i had spent all day yesterday looking at htpc's,custom builds ect.Wish i'd seen this ad!

[orbscure]

Good old sod and his law strikes again Darren... but in this instance, it could be your lucky day... you have a PM my friend ;)

Pete

[struth]

I hesitated last night and got done over! He who hesitates is lost

[kininigin]

If you're interested then go ahead and make an offer! I'm looking into a couple of options,so won't stand in your way :)

[orbscure]

Yep, this is still available chaps :)

Pete

[struth]

I take it my buffalo mini station hard drive that my music is on would work fine on this...excuse my ignorance but I am not overly apple oriented ?

[orbscure]

I wasn't particularly Apple orientated either Grant, but I was able to stream hi-def FLAC files and normal mp3 files from a 2TB Western Digital MyCloud drive, as well as similar files on an older 1TB Buffalo LinkStation, both using FooBar2000 to play the files... All you'll need is a DAC with USB input, everything else you'll need is included :)

Cheers
Pete

[Gordon Steadman]

I take it my buffalo mini station hard drive that my music is on would work fine on this...excuse my ignorance but I am not overly apple oriented ?

I have yet to see a hard drive that won't work with MacOs.

[orbscure]

...and despite plenty of well intentioned interest, this is still available chaps :)

[loosend]

Edit: What I should have wrote in the first place to offer a constructive and educated opinion on the item for sale :doh:

There's a lot of tweaks that can be done to these to really further what is already a terrific platform for music and a very flexible one at that GLWTS :)

[orbscure]

Cheers Dan :)

[Marco]

Agreed.

Dan, I've no idea what prompted that remark, but it is unwanted and tantamount to thread-crapping, on what is after all someone's sales ad, therefore please remove it. Ta!

Marco.

[istari_knight]

Surprised this is still here ! I went the Mac Mini / DAC route the other month & haven't looked back.

... Looks to be in fantastic nick too.

[struth]

If I could have got it programmed up I would have had it...it looks the business.....glwts Pete.

[loosend]

My sincerest apologies to the OP.
It was meant to be a joke that has obviously backfired and I meant no offence whatsoever ever I assure u, it's a fantastic item at a fantastic price and I was surprised one of the earlier interested parties didn't snap it up, it was supposed to have a smiley at the end but ended up with two squares??

It's something I say regularly to people in jest, ie someone who I know may be selling something or doing something that didn't work out, the person didn't want it etc and I'll say 'well maybe he didn't like the cut of ur jib mate lol'

Honestly guys I didn't mean it to come across the way it did, I am very sorry please accept my apology, I feel rotten now...

[loosend]

Whoever buys this unit from Pete will get an identical matching 500gb hard drive from Iomega off me for free.

It has the same case as the Mac Mini for sale and has I think 4 extra USB ports on the rear and a couple firewire connections :)

[orbscure]

Many thanks Dave... apology accepted my friend and I'm sure that whoever snaps this up will be very appreciative of your very generous offer :)

Cheers
Pete

[wiicrackpot]

Pete, pm'd you.

[wiicrackpot]

Pete, i am going to un-dibs as i am so undecisive on this i feel i might be holding another potential buyer from posting,
nothing wrong with price and Dan's offer of another hard drive makes it real tempting,
it's just that i am not techy and so unsure about using a Mac and hi rez files and streaming round the house etc...:doh:

Thanks for your time and patience in answering my Q's and have a bump. :)

[orbscure]

No worries Andy... this is now available for £230 with free mainland UK postage or collection from CR5... and not forgetting Dan's incredibally kind offer of a free Iomega 500gb HD for the buyer as seen in post #23 above :)

Cheers
Pete

[Bodger]

You have a PM

Roy

[orbscure]

Finally sold, externally of the forum... but thanks to everybody who offered their positive input and support :)