Mac Mini (2012)

About the Mac Mini (2012)

This product is a Late 2012 Apple Mac Mini, specifically a model with a 2.5 GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor (Turbo Boost up to 3.1 GHz), 4GB of 1600 MHz DDR3 memory (expandable to 16GB), and a 500GB 5400-rpm hard drive. It runs OSX El Capitan, a macOS version compatible with high-quality audio applications. The Mac Mini is 'hot rodded' with power supply and system tweaks to optimize audio performance. It is used as a dedicated HiFi audio server/player, running Audirvana software, which bypasses macOS Core Audio to deliver bit-perfect playback and supports TIDAL streaming integration. The system supports multiple audio outputs including digital/analog minijacks and HDMI multichannel audio. The compact Mac Mini chassis measures 1.4 inches high, 7.7 inches wide and deep, and weighs 2.7 pounds. Connectivity includes Thunderbolt, FireWire 800, USB 3.0, HDMI, SDXC card slot, Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 802.11n, and Bluetooth 4.0. This setup is favored for audiophile use due to its ability to run advanced audio software like Audirvana and stream high-resolution music from TIDAL with improved sonic transparency and control.