I would try something like Uptone Studio ISO Regen. It can re-clock the usb signal and filter out electrical noice according to their sales info. My dac was upgraded to buffer data long time ago and it improved the sound a lot.
Upgrade path from Windows laptop music server
I think my old HP laptop is the weak point in my system. It's an i5 with 8meg connected to a Benchmark DAC (may be upgraded) over a Wireworld USB. I'm running JRiver to play my 200 ripped CD'S, listen to Radio Paradise and WWOZ Internet radio, and have just signed up to Qobuz high-res. I thought I was computer literate but the array of new options for computer audio is intimidating. So, asking for guidance. My goal is the best sound, which I see as delivering the best signal to the DAC.
Should I keep the laptop but configure a network bridge from SOtM, Sonore, or others? This is all new to me.
If so, should I/ can I run Ethernet from nearby router to bridge?
Will JRiver still work?
Are there great laptops that solve the problem? (assuming there is a problem)
Do I trash the laptop altogether?
I want to end up with something with a good user-interface free of arcane techy complexity.
Thanks for any advice or past experience
Should I keep the laptop but configure a network bridge from SOtM, Sonore, or others? This is all new to me.
If so, should I/ can I run Ethernet from nearby router to bridge?
Will JRiver still work?
Are there great laptops that solve the problem? (assuming there is a problem)
Do I trash the laptop altogether?
I want to end up with something with a good user-interface free of arcane techy complexity.
Thanks for any advice or past experience