Setup for digital/pc based system?


OK I was given a new laptop so I am looking to use my old one as a digital source. Its running XP now with 40 gig hd space. I am only looking to run it thru one system my main setup with lossless files. Right now it just plays with Soundworks pc speakers off the headphone input. I am assuming that to run it thru the audio system I should focus on running it thru USB to a DAC? I have a Cambridge Audio 740C with a DAC I can use on an auxiliary basis...is there a way to take the PC signal and put it thru that unit? I would assume it would need to go from the USB to RCA plugs? This is all new.....is there a better way?
joekapahulu

Showing 1 response by rakuennow

That's not entirely correct. You could buy one of these Behringer UCA-202 or equivalent that converts USB into optical:
http://www.behringer.de/EN/Products/UCA202.aspx

Obviously, the optical would feed into your player.