Is computer audio a bust?


In recent months, I have had several audio acquaintances return to CDPs claiming improved SQ versus their highly optimized computer transports (SS drives, external power supplies, etc, etc).

I wanted to poll people on their experiences with computer "transports." What variables have had the most impact on sonics? If you bailed on computers, why?

I personally have always believed that the transport, whether its a plastic disc spinner or computer, is as or more important than the dac itself and thus considerable thought and energy is required.

agear

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i agree completely with audioengr. i well put together computer-based system is superb. i have had a Lumin A1 with an upgraded PSU for over a year and my system sounds much better then it did with my Meitner CDSA-SE player.The convenience is incredible. i will never go back....
a properly set up computer audio system can sound absolutely superb and transend most analogue and cd/sacd based systems..it's all about synergy and component selection.