First off, be weary of any ma-audio cards as they dont work in the g5's pci-x slots. Second, make sure your processor performance is set to auto or choose for me in energy saver panel as it will keep the fans dead silent. I would look at a monarchy audio or audio alchemy jitter filter, they will help as the digital out is so much better. Try connecting the g5 to a power conditioner or the same ground as your stereo. If the serial ATA drives get to loud then try a external firewire drive that you can place out of the way. I have also had good luck with placing a older gigabit ethernet g4 in another room and running full gigabit to the g5, do not really have any bandwidth issues for movies or music and don't hear the 10k scsi drives spinning away with the g4.
How can I improve Apple iTunes through my system?
How can I improve my new Apple Macintosh G5 playing iTunes through my Linn sound system?
Can I bypass the volume control on the Mac so it feeds line level to the Linn system?
I also have iMac and PowerBooks that I would like to do the same with.
I import my CDs as AIFF uncommpressed files.
Sound quality is of most importance, not price!
Can I bypass the volume control on the Mac so it feeds line level to the Linn system?
I also have iMac and PowerBooks that I would like to do the same with.
I import my CDs as AIFF uncommpressed files.
Sound quality is of most importance, not price!