If you mean it's a computer with a small footprint and the Zino is the only other one out there with a similar footprint then I think you are seeing this right.
I have the previous gen mac mini and it works great. I use it only as a music server, with the occasional surfing. I would upgrade the RAM to 4 GB and not worry about the internal drive. Just pick up a 1 or 2 TB external drive and you are good to go.
I don't think you can compare Wyred 4 Sound to Singlepower. From everything I've seen they are a reputable company.
Eric, glad you ate enjoying the DAC. I was close to buying one.
I've been caseless for a while now. I do have thr front, back and sides covered. I haven't found a case I like enough to use. I bought an Element case but as reported, it messes with the signal so that went back.
I ha e the Brinkmann back in the rig and it doesn't want to play nice with the Amarra 4. It's shutting itself down as I raise the volume control. I'm hoping Jp can come up with a fix. In the meantime I moved my Samsung DVD player into the rig and I'm using it as a transport for the Brinkmann's built in tube dac.