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Building a music server - newbie

OK - there are probably posts already. Old guy wants to build a music server. From what I understand I just need a computer, sound card and some software. Waiting for Window 7 to come out & will get a PC.

Sound card. Looks like the Lynx is highly rated but it's $700.00. Any comments on the ASUS card for $175.00.

Software. Looks like a lot out there. Seems like J River or Monkey Media? comments.

I am just going to hook this up to my stereo preamp to run it through my speakers.

Any suggestions welcome as I am trying to educate myself and am not overly technical.

Thanks
dmgrant1

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peristalsis
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I would second the comments about using a USB DAC. I have a PS Audio Link DAC III and it works very well.

Alternatively, a friend of mine has a Logitech Transporter--no computer required. For the same price as a dedicated music computer and a DAC you get a very good sounding device that pulls music off of a hard drive (even over you home network). Sound is wonderful and it looks pretty too!

-Carl
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