Is computer audio a bust?

I actually think you are all being a bit unfair. None of you have tried anything other than the USB. And you're knocking me. Unreal. I'm not asking anyone to trash anything and there can be no other analogy. I'm saying, rather than something "universal", why not try something specifically for audio?

"Is computer Audio a Bust?"

Is this a serious question?? If so, the one asking is grossly uninformed and/or naive. Computer audio, when properly executed, is well established as a superior source compared to anything but a mega $$ CDP. Well done vinyl is still the best, but requires far more investment and involvement. The convenience of computer audio is inarguable. Done well, it is fantastic.

I have owned 5 different DAC's over the last 10 years, and still own 3 of them, the best one still in use in my 2nd system. My main system is served by a Lumin A-1 music server with NAS, instead of choosing vinyl much of the time!

Rather than a bust, computer audio IS the way of the future!

I should add that the PC or Mac/DAC combo introduces variables that can result in inferior SQ. The Lumin eliminates these variable by combining the computer and the DAC in one housing, with the power supply in another, thereby eliminating the USB or other interface and clocking problems. The designer has total control of the results.

That is funny steve, that measurement is really the same, However, the rest of your cable has nowhere near the technology and sound of the cable I am talking about, If you do not believe me, research all that you can about the Tara Labs Zero Gold with HFX grounding station and get back to me, likly, your tone will change with inverasment!

I will also add, If your cable was as profound as you believe, you would be profoundly Rich!, there would be no need to do digital audio again, you would be surely in the cable bussiness, you have no idea what you are talking about when it comes to a cable of the caliber of the Tara Labs Zero Gold with HFX grounding station, you have told me before, you never have heard of it or listened to it, in turn, I will take your post as a grain of salt!