Which Imac To Get? Options

[Soundhound]

I'm setting up a composing/recording setup for home. It;ll be built around Digital Performer or the new Logic when it comes out, and I'll be using a lot of virtual instruments. I can get a good deal on slightly used core duo 2.16 imacs now ($1k for a 20" or $1300 for a 24") or I'm wondering if I should wait for the new generation that will be out in a few months.

Can the current ones give me the horsepower I need, or should I wait? Thoughts? Thanks all!
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[tweedmusic]

Get the mac with the quickest processor , most ram and biggest HD.
The computer is the least of your main considerations. If you are intending on Audio Recording you need to get an Audio Interface that keeps up with their drivers upon new releases of OS.
Everyone is awaiting OS 10.3 so, you need software and an interface that is fully compatable. Then you need an external HD to save your audio projects to that has a spin speed of 7200. Glyph is the go.
In answer to your question , the processor is an integral component of your DAW.
Do yourself a favour , and fully reseach the software and interface forward compatability with Mac. Universal Binary code is not one of the favoured flavours of software and hardware developers.
A fool proof system would be Logic Studio 8 and an Apogee Duet and a number crunching mac.
If you are using midi be very mindfull of ongoing bugs with Cubase 4.1.3 , and firewire devices with the current Mac OS.
Be patient and wait for full compatability with 10.5.3. Logic is now owned and developed by Mac , so they have a vested interest in full compatability.
Good Luck
Tweed Music