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What format are most people using, and why?

Are most people just using WAV or another lossless format like FLAC?

I have personally used FLAC because of its ability to store metadata like cd and track name info, file sizes being ~25% smaller than WAV, ability to be streamed, and obviously the lossless aspect.

I am thinking about re-encoding my collection and was wondering what other people are using.

Thanks.
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planckscale
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I see that you are using the Lynx 2. Have you tried to connect the soundcard direct to your pre-amp (or amplifier) using the card's balanced cables? If so, how did it sound like?

I want to get the same card and use its analog outputs. I wonder if this configuration will give me a satisfactory result - good enough to avoid the cost of a digital out/external DAC setup.

I advance my thanks
planckscale
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Hi dawnrazor-age, is the "Pass x-150" an amp or a pre-amp. If it's an amp, then you must be using the computer for volume control - what media player software are you using?

I prefer this kind of setup due to fewer components in the chain. The specs on the Lynx on Jitter and S/N are pretty good. I hope the sound is not too analytical, though
planckscale
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dawnrazor-age, Wow! Your setup is amazing.

Your experience on the internal soundcard is very encouraging.

The other option I have been contemplating is using a DAC with a USB input and volume control (PC ->DAC ->Amp), which eliminates the need for a USB/SPDIF converter and a pre-amp. But for now I will go with the Lynx setup.
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