Cheap Chromebook fine?


I'm looking to buy a Chromebook or a cheap PC for music. Will the quality of the PC make an appreciable difference for me? Anything to look for when buying one?

I'm using a Peachtree audio X1 > Monarchy audio DIP > Metrum NOS mini Dac > NAD power amp

Thanks!

abarnett

Showing 1 response by erik_squires

I think so.

The biggest issues I've run into are the power supplies, and galvanic isolation.  Keep the laptop/PC supplies away from your power conditioned audio gear. Laptop wall warts/power adaptors are terrible sources of noise.  If you can do that and don't have humm from the USB adaptor you'll be fine.