Mac mini as a media server connected to the hi-fi amplifier

Hello

I am considering a Mac Mini to replace my old Lacie Cinema player as my media center. It will be connected to television and, ideally, analog hi-fi amplifier for sound.

Here are my questions and special needs:

-want to browse my music library and control the Mac through my iPad or iPhone. Don't want to use the keyboard or the physical remote. Do something like plex installed on ipad control files that reside on the Mac mini (or external hard drive connected to the Mac Mini)?

-as my amp is analog (with RCA plugs) I guess I have to convert the RCA plugs to the digital amplifier. A Mini Mac USB RCA DAC exist?

I think that's it! Thanks for any help.

marcospt wrote:

Hello

I am considering a Mac Mini to replace my old Lacie Cinema player as my media center. It will be connected to television and, ideally, analog hi-fi amplifier for sound.

The Mac Mini are very small computers.

(for me, it almost seems like a waste to use as only a media center. I use my media center and an office at the same time)

-want to browse my music library and control the Mac through my iPad or iPhone. Don't want to use the keyboard or the physical remote. Do something like plex installed on ipad control files that reside on the Mac mini (or external hard drive connected to the Mac Mini)?

Not sure about this one. I am a user of office and control my media from there.

-as my amp is analog (with RCA plugs) I guess I have to convert the RCA plugs to the digital amplifier.

Everything you need for an analog RCA connection is a stereo 3.5 mm to RCA cable.

example > http://www.amazon.com/Dynex-Mini-Stereo-Audio-Cable

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