I have long considered getting a Mac Mini but I hate dealing with computers. I also am reluctant to try to configure the Mac to run without a monitor and to get it to go directly to iTunes when I turn it on and to have it communicate with my iPad for control. I know it is all possible to do but life is too short and so is my patience with computers. Also I can't imagine my significant other trying to figure out how to get the Mac Mini to play music without my assistance.
So if I have to spend $4000 to bypass all of that potential headache then it is money well spent because it will actually be used all the time... assuming it is really simple to use the MC200 with the iPad. And most important, that it sounds very good.
I am very frugal by nature and I see the cost benefit in trying out the Mac Mini but if I look at it from a cost per use basis the MC200 may be the winner.
Oh, and with Meridian, not that I have much experience, I expect the MC200 to be around for a very long time.

Last edited by Pauli; 2011-07-05 12:00.
Linn Genki (cd), Linn LP12 - SimAudio Celeste P5003 (preamp) - Dynaudio Focus 110A (Active speakers). Meridian Wannabe.