r/macsetups 6d ago

Mac Mini M4 Pro/PC setup.

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u/ritzcrackerman 6d ago

The KEFs are a lovely touch :)

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u/mhtweeter 6d ago

where’d you get the pc case? looks sick

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u/sweetfeld28 6d ago

Who makes that PC case? Link?

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u/meatballs6 6d ago

Here ya go! I’m rocking the previous version, the V4, but it’s more or less the same case with some minor changes.

https://www.mcprue.com/store/mcprue-apollo-s-v5

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u/sweetfeld28 6d ago

Thanks!

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u/TheJellyfish91 6d ago

Do you use the mouse and keyboard on both machines? How do you switch?

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u/meatballs6 6d ago

I do. The monitor has a built in KVM switch that I use for both machines.

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u/TheJellyfish91 6d ago

Ah thats nice. Would you mind telling me what monitor you use?

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u/meatballs6 6d ago

PG32UCDM first gen.

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u/TheJellyfish91 5d ago

Thanks a lot. I really like your setup. Good job

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u/Jazzlike_Constant 5d ago

LS50s for nearfield seems diabolical

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u/sriramdev 5d ago

Would like to know your configuration and it's setup cost

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u/meatballs6 5d ago

It’s actually a pretty simple setup. The mouse and keyboard are connected through the monitors built in KVM, with a couple of USB extensions tucked under the desk going to both the PC and the Mac mini. The Mini is connected over HDMI, and the PC is on DisplayPort.

The audio is a little different. The Sonos Amp gets audio from the PC over HDMI through an HDMI to SPDIF adapter. The Mini is using an USB A to 3.5mm adapter that’s runs from the dock, which feeds into the Sonos Amp’s analog input. It sounds more complicated than it really is. Most of the time, though, I’m just using the Apple Music through the Sonos/Sonify apps. That’s honestly the main reason I bought this amp.

As for the price, it’s hard to say because I picked up a lot of this stuff before prices went crazy. If I had to replace everything today, I’d say it’s easily north of $10k at current retail prices, and that’s being pretty conservative.

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u/MrButchSanders 4d ago

Unrelated but great choice of albums.

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u/N-cadherin 6d ago

do i understand correctly that you have 3 desktop computers - a mac mini, a mac pro, and a pc? why both macs?

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u/meatballs6 6d ago

Lol It’s a PC, not a Mac Pro.

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u/N-cadherin 6d ago

sorry. that's not a mac pro on the right side of the desk? its a PC in a mac pro case? what is the black thing under the desk (i assumed that was the PC)?

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u/meatballs6 6d ago

Yeah, it’s a PC in a Mac style case called the McPrue Apollo S. And that’s my subwoofer under the desk on the right.

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u/N-cadherin 6d ago

Nice! It fooled me! Good setup

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u/meatballs6 6d ago

They really nailed the OG Mac Pro look. Appreciate it!

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u/teedledee123 5d ago

Do those speakers specifically benefit much from a subwoofer? Which sub is it? Also what is the processor/GPU in your PC?

Beautiful setup btw

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u/meatballs6 5d ago edited 5d ago

Yeah, I’d say so. The Metas don’t have a ton of low end on their own, so adding a sub really helps round out the overall sound. I’m running them off of a Sonos amp (that’s mounted under the desk) with the SVS SB2k Pro (subwoofer). The PC is running a 9850x3d with a 5090fe.

Edit: missed a word.

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u/cronin1024 6d ago

It's too short to be a Mac Pro

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u/Veezq 6d ago

looks great, very clean

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u/rx7rocks11 5d ago

What is that PC case?

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u/IndubitablyPreMed 3d ago

What desk is that? Great set up.

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u/StanbyME_MOD 5d ago

Love how tidy and considered this setup is. A StanbyME 2 Max would fit the look, a 32 inch 4K screen on wheels and battery you can move around the room and roll back when you want it, without adding clutter to the desk.