Addendum to my post: I tried to hook up the AE using an ethernet cable instead of going wireless, but no luck--you need a dumb ethernet hub which I never could find (not being made anymore?). So once you have installed the AE card in your computer (very easy for even the most mechanically challenged person to do), you install the AE software on your Mac, plug the AE in to a wall outlet next to your main system and connect to your DAC via digital input (you'll need the connection kit from Apple for this), click on AE as the speakers to play (lower right corner of the iTunes screen), and you are in bidness my friend!
Mac to Stereo System
I have a nice stereo system in my study. I'm also a Mac G4 user. I have an unused Airport Express.
For most of my listening pleasure, I use a modded SACD player going to an integrated tube amp. I would like to play my regular CD's through my computer (iTunes). Using Airport Express I can play iTune files (mostly mp3's) to my stereo system using RCA cables from the Airport Express to the integrated amp.
Now I want higher fidelity. I can copy my CD's to an external HD. Is this best done in iTunes using Apple Lossless? I would then like to bypass my computer DAC and use an external DAC. DAC suggestions? How do I make the computer to external DAC connection? Can I use Airport Express using the digital cable connection? Is it better to use a USB wired connection? How is this done?
Through searching I'm putting this together, but the information is scattered. Can someone provide step-by-step directions of the equipment and process needed for high quality audio play? Thanks.
Michael
For most of my listening pleasure, I use a modded SACD player going to an integrated tube amp. I would like to play my regular CD's through my computer (iTunes). Using Airport Express I can play iTune files (mostly mp3's) to my stereo system using RCA cables from the Airport Express to the integrated amp.
Now I want higher fidelity. I can copy my CD's to an external HD. Is this best done in iTunes using Apple Lossless? I would then like to bypass my computer DAC and use an external DAC. DAC suggestions? How do I make the computer to external DAC connection? Can I use Airport Express using the digital cable connection? Is it better to use a USB wired connection? How is this done?
Through searching I'm putting this together, but the information is scattered. Can someone provide step-by-step directions of the equipment and process needed for high quality audio play? Thanks.
Michael
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