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How do I connect a HiFace with SqueezeBox?

Dear all,

I use a set that is connected this way:

macbookpro > squeezebox > benchmarks DAC 1 > accuphase pre > krell amp > gamut speakers

I heard that Hiface is nice try to improve quality of digital music but I was wondering how do I connect this to the system? I undertand that it is plugged right out of the computer but my Squeezebox is only wirelessly connected to the cpu, the MAc does not "play" songs, it merely serves the files do the Sqbox.

If I output from the Hiface I'll have to play the song with a software like Foobar or iTunes? I really like the fact that the computer does not play, Sbox plays and the DAC opens

Some has a suggestion?

best,
gabriel_37

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artmaltman
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I believe the HiFace is only useful if you are tapping the USB output of your computer - that is, direct cable from USB to HiFace to DAC. The whole point of the HiFAce is to go from USB to an interface that virtually all DAC's can accept as input, and also do a reclocking to eliminate most of the jitter.

I have no hands on experience with this but I've read up on it quite a bit. I'm just now starting out with computer audio myself. Experimenting with DevilSound now and my Squeezebox Touch arrives next Monday.
Art
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