@high-amp Can you share your current system, room, etc.? Is it the one represented by the photo on your system page? Thanks.
Ready For Digital Source...Computer?
I have speakers and amplification all figured out, now I need a source. No vinyl and not concerned with CD's at this point.
Only steaming online. No Roon either, been there, done that.
Honestly, (because I need a new computer anyway) I would really like to use a computer to play Spotify (hopefully CD-quality soon), Tidal, Qobuz, etc. but most say a computer is too "Noisy" to use for this purpose. Although, I have heard there are ways around this.
Rather than having to purchase a dedicated music server, does anyone know how to set up a computer as a high-quality music server? I can't really seem to find anything online.
Thanks
Only steaming online. No Roon either, been there, done that.
Honestly, (because I need a new computer anyway) I would really like to use a computer to play Spotify (hopefully CD-quality soon), Tidal, Qobuz, etc. but most say a computer is too "Noisy" to use for this purpose. Although, I have heard there are ways around this.
Rather than having to purchase a dedicated music server, does anyone know how to set up a computer as a high-quality music server? I can't really seem to find anything online.
Thanks
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@high-amp Thanks for answering my question. Many ways to go about what you are trying to achieve. Other posters have offered you valuable advice. If you are truly trying to keep it simple, while rebuilding your finances, home, room, etc. an extra phone or tablet is a great solution. Depending on the OS, using an app or additional software to maximize sound quality (via this route) will deliver good results; even more so if you also focus on the quality of the cabling and using intermediate devices to ~clean~ things up. Since you seem to be open to a DAC... AND are keeping your budget reasonable... AND are open to a ~multi~ function device... AND since it hasn't been mentioned...>>> Take a hard look at offerings from iFi Audio. High scores on performance to value, on overall flexibility, portability, and broad feature sets.
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@high-amp It would be very helpful if you clarify (read: lock in) your choice of path. It has wavered since your original post. Members will be able to help you with better recommendations and approaches, once you clarify and select the path. Re. the original (100W??) HDPlex: it's a good starting point. The Keces P8 is at another level. |
No need to apologize. You are likely clear on this, but I'm not and perhaps others are not as well.
For example: Figure what out? If you have, restating what you've figured out in this thread or starting a new one would, I believe, offer focused insight from members. It's a suggestion. If you feel you have already addressed it and stated so, I'm cool with that. All the best. |