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Using Mac mini as a media playback in AV system

Had to do a few things to make a Mac mini work seamlessly in an AV system. Thought I post all the steps here


  • Ripped CD into ALAC 44.1k for lossless copy into Music
  • headphone jack out to RCA stereo to vintage amp. Audio MIDI Setup app to do 44.1k and dial up output to max
  • Setup mini to auto login and auto launch Music app on login
  • iTunes Remote app to remote drive the Music app from iPhone
  • FullControl app to power off the Mini from iPhone. FullControl need to install macOS side helper server it will ask to be installed to auto launch on login.


I tried Apple's switch control + control nearby devices. More complex than necessary and didn't work for me.


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Mac mini, macOS 11.7

Posted on Oct 27, 2024 4:45 PM

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Using Mac mini as a media playback in AV system

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